December 2009 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Advice Taken, and How It Turned Out

A few end-of-year updates from readers who asked nuts and bolts questions and got very specific answers. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 31 2009 10:32 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, infertility, Stay-at-Home Parents, updates

The Fate of Two Unplanned Pregnancies

Some of this year's posters provide updates on their lives and discuss how they felt about the help, and the criticism, they received from Motherlode readers. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 30 2009 1:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, single parents, abortion

An Adoption, Six Months Later

As their first six months together draw to a close, Jenny Staff Johnson writes that the initial adjustment period with her adopted daughter has exceeded her wildest dreams. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 30 2009 10:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Adoption, guest post, Special-needs, Jenny Staff Johnson

New Rules for Flying With Children

New air travel restrictions are taking a toll on parents with small children. Any thoughts on how to keep youngsters calm and entertained under the circumstances? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 29 2009 9:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Airplanes, Travel, TSA

Deciding Sean Goldman's Fate

Some thoughts about the custody case of Sean Goldman. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 28 2009 12:12 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Fathers, custody, paternity

Finding Gifts in Hard Times

In a guest post, Diane LeBleu writes about helping her family see that gifts can sometimes come in unexpected packaging. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 24 2009 8:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, Cancer, Breast Cancer, gifts

Can You Teach Empathy to Children?

Are lessons about tolerance and inclusion and giving back really changing anyone's children? Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 23 2009 12:01 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, Teens, empathy

Disliking Your In-Laws

A reader asks for advice on what a healthy in-law relationship looks like and how to create one. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 23 2009 8:15 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, families, Holidays, in-laws

Boycotting Pink Toys for Girls

Has pink invaded your daughters' lives? Do you hate it? Indulge it? Perhaps a little of both? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 1:40 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, Girls, pink, toys

A Drunk 4-Year-Old

Are there some children who will find trouble no matter what their parents do? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 22 2009 8:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Fathers, Teens

Best Mommy Bloggers

The trendy parenting Web site Babble.com has put forth its list of the Top 50 Mommy Bloggers and Motherlode is number 13. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 1:57 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest blog, Blogs, Parenting Sites

Update on the Twittering Mom

More information about the mother who sent out a Twitter message just after her son died. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 12:18 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, Twitter

Navigating Religious Divides Within Families

Are there different religious beliefs within the same faith in your family? What are your particular complications and how do you navigate them? Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2009 10:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, families, Religion

The Ban on Children Visiting Hospitals

New rules restricting visitors' access to hospitals come as a surprise to many families; that surprise often turns to distress. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 18 2009 12:31 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, children, Swine flu, hospitals

Turning Into Your Mother

Have you ever started to talk and heard your mother, instead? If so, what did she say? Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 18 2009 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Research, mothers

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