My Math-Challenged Son by Robin Gorman Newman
June 14th, 2013
Another school year has flown by....though it didn't exactly feel like flying while we were in it. It was actually a challenging year school-wise for a variety of reasons, one of which is my son's extreme challenges with math. I'm a creative person, so numbers are not my strength....though I can ...
ROBIN’S SHOW REVIEW: Who’s Your Daddy?
May 17th, 2013
Who's Your Daddy?in association with Georganne Aldrich Heller & Jami Heidegger by Johnny O'Callaghandirected by Tom Ormeny Extended through May 26th Johnny O'Callaghan's Who's Your Daddy? is the uplifting and funny true story of his adoption of a Ugandan orphan. No one expected the single, gay, out-of-work actor living in Los Angeles to ...
Loss as a Life Lesson by Robin Gorman Newman
February 8th, 2013
This past week was a hugely challenging and life-altering one for my family. My mother in law, Lilli Newman, passed away unexpectedly at age 86. As I write these words, it feels quite surreal and sad ….both the reality…..and the finality of the situation. I’ve always found the notion of death a challenging ...
Raising Sensitive Boys by Maureen Healy
January 27th, 2013
Does your son cry often? Or pull out all the tags from his shirts? Is he a picky eater? Does he prefer quiet play? Has he ever been labeled as “shy” or “overly sensitive” by someone close to him? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may ...
My Son: The Upside of Storm Sandy by Robin Gorman Newman
November 9th, 2012
We live on Long island in New York, and like many in this state and others, we’ve lost power. Today is day #10, and we remain without electric, heat, stove usage, hot water, cable or internet service. Select food is running low at some grocery stores, and gas lines are ...
Peri-Menopausal Mama Teaching a Life Lesson by Robin Gorman Newman
September 14th, 2012
It rained this past Saturday, so while we thought we were going to the pool for the last weekend of the summer, our plans got altered. In fact, we were left with no plans. Seth spend the bulk of the day on his computer, and I was itching to get out. I ...
IN SEARCH OF MOM by Robin Gorman Newman
May 11th, 2012
My mother didn't live to see me become a mother, and I wish she had. There’s nothing like the love of a mother (assuming it's a positive relationship). Seth and I were in the park last weekend, and we wound up speaking to an elderly couple playing with their dog. They were ...
March 2010 Profile: Dani Shapiro
March 1st, 2010
Dani Shapiro Profession: My new memoir, Devotion , was just published, and my other recent books include the novels Black & White, Family History, and the bestselling memoir Slow Motion. Visit Dani’s site. Age: 47 Marital Status: Married Residence: Litchfield County, CT Children: Jacob, age 10 Q: Why did you decide to become ...
Dangerous Case of Mistaken Identity by Robin Gorman Newman
My fourth grade son came home from school the other day and said “mommy…something happened in school today.” I said, “tell me.” He said, “a drunk man came into SCOPE (the after school program). I said “what?” He said a “drunk came in.” “How do you know he was drunk?” ...
