by Marisa Torrieri Bloom So many parents have a Laurie Berkner memory that gives them the warm and fuzzies. I have several — the nights I’d play “Bubbles” and my then-toddler sons would gleefully splash along in their bath, or the time I played “Silly Brushing...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom It's been quite a year — from my oldest son's learning to do flips (and learning to read) to my baby boy entering kindergarten, we've hit so many parenting milestones. And personal milestones too. My husband sold his company and stepped up...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom I’m a HUGE friend of Christmas music, and have heard probably every popular Christmas song ever made, from the likes of Bing Crosby and Brenda Lee to Mariah Carey and — of course — Alvin and the Chipmunks. I love hearing all of...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Kids Imagine Nation — an Orange County-based, three-piece kids’ music group with members from ska band Suburban Legends — is releasing its second album, a cheerful party record that should be played while your 6-year-old frolics about in a bouncy house (or...
One of the coolest things about being a mom is sharing parts of yourself with your kid. For me, that's a love of writing, music, and running. I take my kids to the track, let them play my instruments and tell them stories I make...
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom For the past two years, I’ve hosted musical play dates for both of my toddler sons, now ages 2 and 3 and a half. It’s one of the BEST experiences I’ve ever had, and always a riot, as 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, and...
Happy Monday! In true rockmommy fashion, I've recorded this cover of The Weeknd's brilliant song "The Hills" in my sons' play room. I think it adds a fun and youthful aura to the piece. [wpvideo GDX57Dj2]...