I am Mama by Later Mom Marina Topsis


I worked in the airline industry for 38 1/2 years and took early retirement at 60 for many reasons. I wish I could say it was solely for my then 4 and 6 year old sons. It turned out to be a great decision. A few months later, 3/16/20, we ...

Guest Blog Post: Three Keys for Success with Highly Sensitive Kids by Maureen Healy


Our sensitive children are intense. It is this intensity that can go quickly in the “right direction” by immersing into a creative project or in the “wrong direction” by crying their eyes out. Our highly sensitive and aware children need us --- parents, teachers and healers, to help them understand ...

Cool Kid Books for the Minecraft Lover: Roundup by Robin Gorman Newman


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 ...

Watching My Kid Behind His Back by Cara Potapshyn Meyers


As I sit here here typing, I am listening to my son talking to some YouTube trailers for upcoming movies on his laptop computer. I am aware that they are cartoon type PG-13 movies. My son is 10 and 1/2. No issue here. Yesterday, though, was a different scenario. My son ...

Busying a 10 Year Old Techie by Robin Gorman Newman


[caption id="attachment_16903" align="alignleft" width="300"] My son, our bird , and his Mac.[/caption] My fifth grade son had a snow day this week, and he was delighted.  In addition to helping my husband shovel and use the new snow blower, he saw it as an opportunity to play on his laptop all ...