Author Archives: Harley Rotbart
Dedicated to the Memory of Dr. Louise Bates Ames
When one of our kids was a toddler, he had a habit I feared would [...]
A Valentine’s Day Love Letter to Your Child
I remember when I first held you in my arms and instantly knew how deeply [...]
ONLY 108. TOTAL!
Labor Day is coming soon. Just another 3-day weekend, right? Not really. Three-day weekends are [...]
REELING FROM CONCEALING
There are so many reasons this pandemic has been traumatic and depressing. People are ill [...]
One of the Things I Miss The Most
On a walk through the park the other day, I heard a sound I hadn’t [...]
THE 4 INDEPENDENCE DAYS OF CHILDHOOD
OUR KIDS’ INDEPENDENCE DAYS As we approach July 4, our nation’s Independence Day, this is [...]
A Graduation Speech for Parents
Well, graduation season is here and sadly the venue for most ceremonies is Zoom. But [...]
OUR BACKYARD DIAMOND
With the pandemic shutting down youth sports across the country, I thought I’d tell you [...]
No Regrets Parenting Moments with Even the Youngest Infants
I get letters. Lots of letters. This one from a mom in Horsham, Pennsylvania and [...]
Milestone Madness – Don’t be a Victim!
Parents obsess about their kids’ milestones. They shouldn’t. My recent post for Parents Magazine explains [...]