About
The Better With Robin mission is to help parents create harmony, nurture positive behavior, and strengthen family connections.
I work closely with families, helping them navigate challenges in parenting. I bring a deep understanding of attachment theory, child development, and creativity, as well as a deep commitment to helping each family create a healthy, loving home environment where all members can thrive.
Some of the key strengths I bring to this work include:
Connection: Building strong relationships with families is at the core of what I do. I believe that true learning begins with connection.
Insight: I have a knack for identifying where communication breaks down and helping families find ways to bridge those gaps.
A Love of Learning: I approach every situation as an opportunity for growth, both for myself and for the families I serve.
Humor: I believe that laughter and creativity are essential parts of the healing process. I bring a lighthearted, joyful energy to the work I do.
Experience: With over 20 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of families, helping them navigate the unique challenges they face including developmental issues such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance or a family in need of support, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to create a thriving home environment where everyone feels heard, loved, and understood.
Second Degree Black Belt, 11/16/2024.
All good teaching is relational, and although I’m no longer in the classroom, I know that this is true regardless of ages and stages. Chemistry, humor, knowledge, and patience all play a part in an effective relationship. Our 30 minute intro call will give us a head start on figuring out what the issues are and how I can help.
Some of the elements of a good working relationship include:
Chemistry- Because you can’t teach anything without connection, this is always the first step. It’s easy and natural for me to connect with both kids and the adults who care for them.
Radar- I’m something of a sleuth when it comes to figuring out where communication is breaking down and what’s in the way. This is one of my superpowers!
Learning- I love to learn as much as I love to teach. And in this process, we’re all learning together.
Humor- I love to laugh and bring fun and creativity to the everyday. I thoroughly enjoy the work I do, and the children and families that I help.
A little more about me…
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Bank Street College of Education, MS in Childhood Development/Special Education, June, 1993
Public School Teacher Certificate, Special Education K-12; Nursery, Kindergarten, & Grades 1-6
Columbia University, BS in Literature/Writing, June, 1993, Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
“The Importance of Teaching Executive Function Skills”, Institute for Educational Advancement, September, 2019
“Quantum Entanglement”, Parenting Out Loud, March 21, 2017, The E Spot Lounge (upstairs at Vitellos), 4349 Tujunga Avenue. North Hollywood, CA 91604 Original stories from the harrowing world of parenting, read in front of a live audience.
“Sex Education”, Parenting Out Loud, March 22, 2015, CAP Studio Theater, 13752 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Parenting Out Loud is a spoken word event in which performers read poignant and often hilarious true stories about their parenting experiences.
Teacher Blog: Robin, Children’s Community School, Van Nuys, CA 2013; http://www.ccsteaches.org/teacher-blog-robin/
Holidays, Haircuts, and Goodbyes: the developmental Gap in Literature for Young Children, Bank Street College of Education, New York, NY 1993.
Storytelling in the Special Education Classroom, Bank Street College of Education, 75th Anniversary Conference, (New York, NY), May 1, 1992, Educating Children: A Communal Responsibility (one of four students invited to present.)
Intervention with Parents of Preschool Children with Developmental Disorders: Parent-Professional Interaction as a Source of Stress, Elaine Heffner, Alice Rosenman, Robin Levey, Audrey Walker, American Orthopsychiatric Association, 71st Annual meeting, (Washington, DC) April 29, 1994 Healing our Systems of Care: Steps Toward a National Commitment to Children and Families.
The Peace Child, Manhattan Poetry Review, Volume XIV; 42,1992
