Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
A Family Visit to The Maritime Aquarium by Robin Gorman Newman
September 4th, 2019
We have always been an aquarium-loving family, so this summer we decided to pay a first time visit to The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT. It is the only aquarium focused on Long Island Sound, and it explores related animals and conservation issues from around the world. A constantly evolving facility, ...
MEDICAL PARENTING How to Navigate Health, Wellness & the Medical System with Your Child by Jacqueline Jones, MD (Book Excerpt)
August 19th, 2019
The marriage you enter into with your pediatrician can last for more than 21 years, so buyer beware: it is important to spend time deciding what type of person you are, and what type of support and availability you will need. The following story may have played out much differently, had ...
Put Your Best Foot Forward, Literally by Robin Gorman Newman
August 16th, 2019
Having been recently diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis (a very painful foot condition), I've been on a quest to educate myself both about the best self care and strategy going forward, particularly in the shoe department. So the timing was perfect when I was introduced to a company called Moji. Since their introduction ...
Four Reasons Women Delay Childbirth Until Midlife
August 15th, 2019
Anyone reading recent news has surely seen the myriad of articles about the birth rates for women in their 30s being at the highest levels in four decades. You might wonder why women are delaying having children when the medical establishment is so gung-ho on informing us that “Advanced Maternal ...
Artwork Inspired by Firefighters and Admired By My Jr. Firefighter Son by Robin Gorman Newman
August 12th, 2019
My son, Seth, has been a Junior Firefighter volunteer in our town for some time, and we had the privilege of attending, a while back, a special event held at the New York City Fire Museum -- New York's Bravest Honored in a Pop-Up Exhibition by Acclaimed UK Artist, Alexander ...
Visiting THE AKC MUSEUM OF THE DOG and GULLIVER’S GATE by Robin Gorman Newman
August 8th, 2019
My now 16 year old son and I have done many NYC staycations over the years, so he's developed a love of all that the city has to offer. While in summer, we try to spend as much time by our community pool as possible....especially this year since he's working there ...
Broadway’s Beetlejuice – Ticket Giveaway and Discount (from MotherhoodLater.com)
August 5th, 2019
"THE WHOLE WORLD LOVES BEETLEJUICE!" New York Post "A BIG, FANTASTICAL FUNHOUSE OF BURTONESQUE MAGIC!" People Magazine Bring your family to the show The New York Times calls "A JAW-DROPPING FUNHOUSE!" Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious new musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she ...
Flying Lessons: Show Review by Hannah Singer
August 5th, 2019
[caption id="attachment_28937" align="alignleft" width="300"] (photo credit: Hector Sanchez Jr.)[/caption] When I was initially presented with the opportunity to review this musical, I had no idea what to expect and if it would be child-friendly. My date to the play was my 11 year old tween daughter who attends middle school. She ...
Blurry Vision by Sharon O’Donnell
July 27th, 2019
Is it really the end of July? Six weeks ago when my youngest son, Jason, graduated from high school, the summer seemed to stretch out lazily ahead of us. His freshman year of college was over two months away, and there seemed to be plenty of time to do and say ...
BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
July 24th, 2019
Put Annie Golden center stage, particularly to play herself, and it's no surprise that she nails it both in voice and demeanor...not to mention being a delight to watch. Ms. Golden is currently receiving above title billing as the lead in BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER, the latest Joe Iconis musical making it's ...
