Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
PINOCCHIO: Family Show Review by Harlem Mommyrific
March 18th, 2015
Pinocchio was not who I expected.I had the benign, completely soft Disney version of the wooden boy from the Carlo Callodi classic in my head as I prepared for this show. He was to be sweet and likeable. Not this guy.Though lovingly carved from wood by Geppetto, his presumed ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: Celebrating Women in Theatre by Robin Gorman Newman
March 17th, 2015
The League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW), a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting visibility and increasing opportunities for women in the professional theatre, held an event this week in NYC recognizing the talents of five inspiring women: Mary-Mitchell Campbell, Kathleen Chalfant, Sandra A. Daley-Sharif, Rachel Dickstein, and Donyale Werle. The ...
Guest Blog Post: The Misunderstanding of Intelligence: 5 Ways Kids Get the Wrong Message by Darlene Sweetland and Ron Stolberg, authors, Teaching Kids to Think
March 13th, 2015
Gone are the days that parents wait until their child brings home their report card to find out how they are doing in school. Parents can check their child’s grades on-line at any time and email communication makes it much easier for parents to intervene on their child’s behalf. Pair ...
Cool Kid Books for the Minecraft Lover: Roundup by Robin Gorman Newman
March 13th, 2015
THE UNOFFICIAL HOLY BIBLE FOR MINECRAFTERS: A Children's Guide to the Old & New Testament by Garrett Romines and Christopher MikoPrint Length: 288 pagesPublisher: Sky Pony Press (February 10, 2015)For ages 5-13This striking (coffee table size) paperbook, great as both a collectible and a gift, takes a totally original approach ...
Mom Theatre Blogger: The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey: Show Review by Robin Gorman Newman
March 12th, 2015
[caption id="attachment_20370" align="alignleft" width="240"] photo by Peter Yesley[/caption]Dixon Place’s (Ellie Covan, Founding & Artistic Director) new production, THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY, features critically acclaimed, Emmy nominated and award-winning storyteller James Lecesne, who portrays varied characters of a Jersey Shore town where a young boy goes missing. The play, ...
I Brought a Child Into This World, As a Grandmother by Lori j Loesch
March 11th, 2015
"We put ourselves, in a world left for younger people, a world we were in, then left, and came back to again."I have a lot to be thankful for, and there's a lot going on in my life that I wish would change. David and I are making positive steps ...
Shedding Light on Learning Differences and How You as a Parent Can Help Your Children: Interview with Learning Specialist Dr. Odey Raviv by Robin Gorman Newman, founder, MotherhoodLater.com
March 10th, 2015
As anyone parenting a child with learning differences knows, it takes a village, and the question becomes how do we create our village? What can we do to best help our kids do their best and build self esteem in school and life? This is the million dollar question, and ...
Portraits & More on Wood by Robin Gorman Newman
March 9th, 2015
I recently heard from this company, and just have to share. Whether you're looking for a special gift or for something for yourself, you'll want to know about Woodific.Woodific turns personal photo memories and more into artwork on wood. Founded by Nevena Budakov and Predrag Terzin, an ambitious husband and ...
The Eyes have It by Sharon O’Donnell
March 7th, 2015
Well, after two weeks of snow and its consequences in central North Carolina (school closings due to icy roads), my husband and I were able to escape to Miami for four days. It was indeed beautiful, but unfortunately, we spent way too much of our time at the University of ...
Expectations Of Abundance by Maureen Eich VanWalleghan
March 5th, 2015
The notion of abundance has been on my mind. If one believes that they create their own reality then my reality is that I have enough, but my daughter lives in the world of abundance. At times our two worlds collide and I feel as though she does not appreciate ...
