August 2010 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Adoption, Raising Questions

The state of Florida questioned a gay couple's decision to adopt. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 31 2010 8:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Adoption, Charles Perez, Scott Simon

Little Boys and Violence

Is "play violence" something teachers should squash or encourage? Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 11:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, preschool boys, violent play, toy guns

Toughening Up a Little Boy?

When little boys wear lipstick, is karate somehow an answer? Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 6:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, karate, feminine boys, gender identity

Dating, With Autism

A mother of a son with autism wonders about how to help him navigate the world of women. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, Autism, Laura Shumaker, autism and dating

At What Age May Kids "Date"

What is the right age to start dating? What are the rules? Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 6:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teen dating

How to Send Your Son Off to College, Again

The second time around, a mother remembers the first good-bye. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 26 2010 1:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, College

Parenting Under Scrutiny

Chris Gottlieb represents parents accused of child abuse and neglect. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 26 2010 9:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Judgmental parents, guest post, chris gottlieb, child neglect, child abuse

Second Thoughts About Parenting

Realizing your children aren't perfect -- because they take after you. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 25 2010 8:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, divorce, parenting doubts, Alison Patton, seven-year-itch

White Lies and Clean Underwear

Is it so terrible to lie to a child, if it moves the morning routine along? Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 8:25 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, lying

Becoming a Family of Four

The logistical and emotional adjustments of bringing home your second child. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 20 2010 6:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Siblings, second child, second baby

Helping a Toddler Grieve

A mother wonders how to help her two-year-old daughter understand that Daddy has died. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 19 2010 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, death, grief, daniel cho, toddler, julia cho, widow

Bringing Your Baby to Work

A mother to be wonders how to make best use of her employer's "bring-the-baby-to-work" policy. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 8:42 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Work, Child Care, Alison Alvarez

Adulthood Can Wait?

Why have the 20s become a time when our children stall, flounder and remain children? Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 18 2010 6:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Robin Marantz Henig, adulthood

Deciding to Home-School

Chandra Hoffman has decided to home-school her 8-year-old son once this school year ends. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 17 2010 8:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, home schooling, Chandra Hoffman

All Vacations Must End

Neanderdad and his family, driving home on fumes. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Neanderdad, Garrett Rice, vacation

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