Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Approaching Menopause with Positivity by Carol E. Wyer, author, Grumpy Old Menopause (Book Excerpt)
July 1st, 2016
One of the most frightening experiences I had was my first panic attack, also referred to as panic disorder. I believed I was going to die from a heart attack. Because of the hormonal fluctuations occurring inside the menopausal woman’s bodies, several physical and psychological effects take place, and panic ...
The Quest for the Seven Teeth: Accomplice, An Adventure Theater Co: Review by Amy Wall Lerman
July 1st, 2016
There’s magic in the air! At least there was yesterday in New York City’s Central Park when I took my eight year old son to see the Accomplice production of “The Quest for the Seven Teeth.” Okay, I say “I took” him “to see” it, but that’s not exactly the ...
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL: Ticket Giveaway & Discount Offer: from MotherhoodLater.com
June 29th, 2016
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL The Musical About Hollywood's Tough Guy In Tap Shoes **4 FRED ASTAIRE AWARDS NOMINATIONS** including WINNER: OUTSTANDING MALE DANCER OFF-BROADWAY – Robert Creighton **3 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE NOMINATIONS** – Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical. Outstanding Actor in a Musical – Robert Creighton. Outstanding Choreography – Joshua Bergasse **BEST NEW MUSICAL OFF-BROADWAY** – Off-Broadway Alliance Nominee **2 DRAMA DESK AWARD NOMINATIONS** – Outstanding Actor ...
To C or Not to C: Get this baby out of me! by Zoe Richmond
June 29th, 2016
I had a C-section. I actually had two C-sections. It took a while to get the residue of shame off my voice when I made that statement. Don’t get me wrong, I did not set out to have a C-section. Quite the opposite. I was looking forward to the birthing experience. ...
GUEST BLOG POST: Allowing Your Child to Make Choices by Sharon Ballantine, author, the Art of Blissful Parenting
June 28th, 2016
A book excerpt from The Art of Blissful Parenting (Balboa Press): We are all here to express our freedom, and children intrinsically know this. Each of us is here to live our highest joy and to have the freedom to create our own paths. But how do we, as parents, balance ...
“Summer of Transformation” by Jean Marie Keenan-Johnston
June 26th, 2016
I've been gone for a really long time. I can't even recall the last time I posted here. It hasn't been for lack of wanting to be here...blogging is like therapy to me, and when I'm not doing it I miss it terribly...it's been all the treading water to avoid ...
Greenville: A Gem of a Southern Town by Robin Gorman Newman
June 26th, 2016
I'm always on the lookout for vacation spots that offer things of interest to both my son, Seth, and I (and my husband if he can break from work to join us.). When Greenville, South Carolina came on my radar, I was curious to see what it had to offer, ...
Drivers’ Ed Again by Sharon O’Donnell
June 25th, 2016
My youngest son, Jason, just completed the classroom portion of Driver's Education, that iconic rite of passage for teens and a major step on their road to independence. As the mom of two older sons who have long ago traversed the week-long daily classes from 8:00 to 2:30, this is ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: TRIP OF LOVE: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
June 24th, 2016
Laugh-In (the retro tv show) meets Las Vegas at TRIP OF LOVE, the fluffy, yet entertaining dance musical celebrating the biggest hits of the ‘60s, that aims to take you on a "trip," literally, at Stage 42. Created, directed and choreographed by James Walski, TRIP OF LOVE stars Joey Calveri (Broadway’s ...
GUEST BLOG POST: Dare to Raise Yourself First by Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author, The Awakened Family
June 21st, 2016
[caption id="attachment_23348" align="alignleft" width="300"] (Photo credit: Lily Rose)[/caption] When we buy into the myth that parenting is about the child, we readily take credit for our wonderful parenting when our children match up to our expectations, whereas we just as readily place blame on them when they don’t meet our expectations. To ...
