About Robert Martin

Children’s advocate and author Robert Martin writes books with his granddaughter Keira Ely, including the bestsellers “The Case of the Missing Crown Jewels,” and “SuperClara — a Young Girl’s Story of Cancer, Bravery and Courage.” Robert founded the nonprofit Bridge to a Cure Foundation to tear down the deadly barriers impeding the timely development of pediatric cancer treatments and cures.
14 07, 2015

Bad Call at Second

By |2021-06-02T10:47:07-04:00July 14th, 2015|

It’s November 8, 2020, the last game of the World Series: the White Sox vs. the Cubs. A first. The stadium is also a first. It’s electronic. No need for umpires. 76,000 hidden sensors strategically located throughout the park, rule balls, strikes, foul balls, stolen bases and close plays. Even [...]

7 06, 2015

Africa by Janice Lamattina

By |2017-11-30T17:00:23-05:00June 7th, 2015|

We have a tradition of taking each of our grandchildren on a "special trip with Poppy & JJ”, usually when they are about 10 years old. When it was time for our twins'—Lily and Spencer—trip, the destination was Botswana! EVERYONE was excited anticipating our first safari! Mom and Dad were [...]

5 06, 2015

Grandparent Tip: Do Not Overdo Praise

By |2015-07-27T07:12:37-04:00June 5th, 2015|

Grandparents tend to shower their grandkids with praise, even for the tiniest of achievements. Parents do it as well. They do it for the right reason—to make them feel good about themselves; to help them build self-confidence in order to achieve more; and to better prepare them for adulthood. Unfortunately, [...]

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