Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Guest Blog Post: Think Smart by Kerri Yarsley, author, The Instruction Manual for Kids-Parents Edition
April 16th, 2015
As a new parent – either mother or father – you begin to realize you have very little idea about the very basics of raising your baby. There are so many things to learn, to know, and to do.It can be completely overwhelming if you let it get to you. ...
Mom Theater Blogger: IOWA: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
April 15th, 2015
[caption id="attachment_20711" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo credit: Joan Marcus[/caption]Playwrights Horizons is presenting the world premiere of IOWA, a new musical play written by Susan Smith Blackburn Prize finalist Jenny Schwartz (God’s Ear, Somewhere Fun), music by Todd Almond (Stage Kiss at PH, Kansas City Choir Boy, The Tempest, On the Levee) ...
Destination NYC: Family Travel: Hyatt Times Square by Robin Gorman Newman
April 15th, 2015
My son and I enjoy New York City, and in the past have done staycations in various part of town. This school break, we decided to stay for the first time in Times Square since we had a couple of shows on our agenda, and did an overnight at the ...
THEY CALL ME FIREFLY: Ticket Giveaway from MotherhoodLater.com
April 9th, 2015
Looking for a moms or couples night out?New Perspectives Theatre Company and VH Theatrical Development Foundation are taking the phrase "drinks and a show" to a whole new level with Teresa Lotz's new play, She Calls Me Firefly.It's Nickel Beer Night at Freddie's Place. As you enter, you will instantly ...
Show Review: The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favourites (For Ages 3-5)
April 6th, 2015
Reviewed by Amy Wall LermanThis past Saturday may have been the first perfect day in New York City since our dreaded icy winter. Just a week ago, it snowed…again! But today? Perfection. It was one of those New York City days where the sun is high, the sky is blue ...
Guest Blog Post: Reflecting On Your Idealized Child by Rita Eichenstein, Ph.D., author, Not What I Expected
April 6th, 2015
[caption id="attachment_20612" align="alignleft" width="200"] photo credit: Marc Cartwright[/caption]Can you recall when you first started thinking about having a child?• What—or rather, who—came to mind when you imagined what your child would be like? What did you imagine he or she would look like? • What influences contributed to your image ...
Are You “Motherwhelmed”? By Maureen Eich VanWalleghan
April 4th, 2015
"Being a patient, involved and understanding mother who’s also conscious and intentional, while simultaneously maintaining a strong sense of self, pursuing your passions, following your dreams, fostering intimate relationships, creating community, excelling in your work (for pay), sticking to a budget, cultivating a rich home life, keeping fit, volunteering at ...
If a Tree Falls in the Forest, No witnesses, Did it Make a Sound? by Lori j Loesch
April 2nd, 2015
If a Child is Being Sexually Abused, and There are no Witnesses to See it, Did it Happen?I live in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. It's twenty minutes away from State College, Pa, home of Penn State University. The Sandusky scandal, just won't go away. In the Centre Daily Times, the local ...
Catch Me! Show Review by Gina Schlagel
April 1st, 2015
Looking for something fun, entertaining and unique to do with the kids over Spring Break? How about an off-Broadway show the whole family can enjoy? The new family-friendly theatrical production, "Catch Me! (Attape-moi)" at The New Victory Theater fits the bill, and is guaranteed to entertain all ages with high-flying ...
Spring is here! by Sharon O’Donnell
March 28th, 2015
Even though there are still a few cold snaps, for the most part, winter is over, and spring has arrived. On a warm night in the 60s last week, I sat at baseball practice for my 14-year-old and relished the warm weather and the gorgeous purple and pick sunset over the ...
