Archive for September, 2017
Travel with a Teen Boy to Providence and Newport by Robin Gorman Newman
September 23rd, 2017
For weeks I've been attempting to write this post. So many I know, including myself, have felt slammed since summer ended. It always feels somewhat abrupt, particularly when my community pool closes, and we continue to get weather in the 80s. But this year, for some reason, especially so. A contributing factor ...
“Later Mom Goes Later Teacher; Gets dissed” by Pamela Francis
September 23rd, 2017
When I signed on to be the 4th Grade Afterschool teacher at an urban elementary school in Los Angeles, in addition to my job as the 5th Grade Teaching Partner at same school, I had visions of holding sway over a roomful of – I stop here because I realize, slowly, ...
“ONE NIGHT ONLY” Show/Date Night by Andrea Santo Felcone
September 21st, 2017
It's "date night" and the stakes are high. You've gone through the trouble to arrange babysitting, made yourself up, and now you want a special night on the town with your special someone. Ah, but what to do? This past Saturday, my husband and I spent our date night thoroughly ...
Before There Was Google by Andrea Santo Felcone
September 15th, 2017
Before there was Google, there was Mom diving into encyclopedias to research every detail of the Statue of Liberty. She had promised our local PTA she would create a replica of this famous statue as the centerpiece for my 8th grade dance. Mom remained undaunted when they decided they needed ...
Meet Later in Life Mom: Laurie Gelman
September 14th, 2017
AGE: 53 RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Very Happily Married RESIDENCE: New York City DAUGHTERS’ NAMES/AGES: Jamie, 16 Misha, 13 Laurie Gelman was born and raised in the Great White North. She spent 25 years as a broadcaster in both Canada and the United States before trying her hand at writing novels. Laurie lives in New York City with ...
Trouble by Elizabeth Dodson
September 13th, 2017
Before having a baby, I read articles with titles like “How a Baby Ruined My Marriage” or “Marriage Survival Tips Post-Baby”. I knew having a baby would be challenging and stressful, but I figured we had already been through so much as a couple, and we were always able to ...
Guest Post: A Back-to-School Success Plan for Future-Focused Parents by Katherine Ludwig
September 11th, 2017
For many families, going back to school means an end to summer slack and a return to tighter schedules, homework haranguing, high achievement expectations, and much less free time. If you’re like most parents, you may already be gearing up for serious lectures about grades, study habits, college readiness, and that ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: HELLO, DOLLY!: Review by Jane Waldman
September 6th, 2017
Not many actresses would agree to share the role of Dolly Levi with Tony Award winner Bette Midler, who is dazzling Broadway audiences in the latest revival of HELLO, DOLLY! But two-time Tony Award winner, Donna Murphy, has proven that she is more than up to the challenge. Murphy alternates ...
