October 2009 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

If the Balloon Boy Was a Hoax

It would be devastating if the next time a child goes missing, we pause for a moment and think, "Maybe the parents just want attention." Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 1:43 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Falcon Heene, balloon boy, missing children

When Your Child Just Wants Mommy

In a guest post, Neanderdad (a.k.a. Garrett Rice) explores how Dad's feelings can be bruised when a daughter announces she wants Mommy instead. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 12:12 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, bedtime, guest blog, Neanderdad

Taking a Daughter to the Men's Room

A father who grew up in Europe is seeking readers advice in trying to find his way around American norms. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 15 2009 10:18 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, bathrooms

Raising "Wild Things"

Practical advice from Dr. Anthony Rao, a child psychologist in Boston, and his co-author Michelle Seaton, on how to discipline the "wild things" in your own home. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 1:11 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: time outs, Discipline, Uncategorized, punishment, Where the Wild Things Are

Introducing Your Kids to the Stooges

What plans did you have for introducing your children to your favorite shows and movies? How did it go? Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Television, Movies

Parenting News Roundup

Some recent parenting news you might have missed. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 11:09 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sitters, Zahary Christie, nannies, multi-tasking, texting, IVF, twins

Parenting Can Make You Better At Work

Can adding "parent" to your resume make you better at your job? Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Work, writing, Rebecca Cantrell

Scrambling to Find a Flu Shot

When supplies become scarce, parents search harder. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 09 2009 11:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, flu vaccine

Telling a Toddler About a Miscarriage

What have you said to small children to explain situations like a miscarriage? Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 09 2009 7:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Toddlers, miscarriage

Parents Judging Parents of Home-Schoolers

There is nothing more important than raising children, and therefore nothing that makes us more uncertain. When you are wondering if you are wrong, you sometimes have to dig in and insist you are right, if only to convince yourself. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 12:02 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, home schooling, Judgmental parents

Talking to Kids About Your Past Drug Use

A survey released today concludes that we should all be talking to our children early and often, and telling the whole truth, about our own drug use. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 9:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, drugs, role models, teenagers

Getting Ready for Baby No. 2

What advice do you have about going from one child to two? Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 9:47 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Toddlers, Pregnancy

When a Child Has a Mental Illness

To mark Mental Awareness Week, the vice-president of the International Mental Health Research Organization answers questions about being the parent of a child with mental illness. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 06 2009 10:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, schizophrenia, mental illness

Do Girls Have More Chores Than Boys?

Do your children do chores? Do you ask as much from your girls as from your boys? What messages are we sending as we divide the tasks? Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, fairness, Gender Stereotypes, Chores, gender

Child Care Crises

Two stories of mothers facing child care dilemmas, with dire consequences. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 8:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care

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