Posts Tagged ‘Ruby’

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The Last Days of Summer

Tanya Ward Goodman, a talented writer and mother of two, submitted this personal essay. It inspired us, and we hope it reminds you to slow down during the last days of summer and savor the sweetness of childhood…and peach pie.

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The Super Hero and Princess Epidemic

Gina Osher, blogger behind “The Twin Coach,” shares her point of view about the inescapable influence of princesses and super heroes on our children. What’s a concerned parent to do??

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Safety Sense for Parents and Kids

How do we teach our children safety rules without scaring them about the big bad world? Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of Safely Ever After, leads the way, sharing sensible and learnable tips.

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Visit Ruby at The LA Times Festival of Books!

This is our third year participating in the LA Times Festival of Books and we can’t wait! All the LA families out there, visit our booth for storytime, art projects, and fun with Ruby!

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Western “Softies” Stand Up to The Tiger Mom

Berate and belittle your child into a GENIUS?! Did you read “The Tiger Mom” Amy Chua’s excerpt from her upcoming book? Well, we’ve got a rebuttal by sociologist and happiness expert, Christine Carter.

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Why I started The Mother Company

By Abbie Schiller – I wish I could say there was a definitive “ah-ha” moment.

But rather there was a slow realization that nothing was helping. My daughter was three, I was feeling overwhelmed in my “less than perfectness” as a mother and in need of a daily preschool TV break – for her – so I could make dinner and decompress from the workday.

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Working Mother

  Working Mother recommends “Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show” for busy mamas!

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You’re invited!

Hey LA Parents – if you haven’t made it to one of our events yet, now’s your chance! Your whole family is invited to the last Mother Company event in our Summer series, this Saturday, August 21st. It’s at the 1969 GapKids pop-up store at 107 S Robertson (above Third) from 11-2. We’ll celebrate Garden Theater with a Sid Snail and Lucy Ladybug puppet show, a make-your-own puppet theater art project, and as always, tasty treats! Additionally, 1969 GapKids and The Mother Company are offering special promotions on our products. Bring the kids and come say hi – we’d love to see you!

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You’re invited!

LA Mamas! TMC is hosting an evening just for you at GapKids on 107 S. Robertson Blvd this Friday, September 10th from 6-10pm.