August 2010 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

When (and Why) Adoption Goes Awry

All older children put up for adoption have special needs, and some parents aren't ready for the reality of those needs. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 03 2010 7:59 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Adoption

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

Does a Bad Economy Bring Families Together?

Judith Warner questions the belief of some that the Great Recession is, paradoxically, "good" for families. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 06 2010 7:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, judith warner, recession

Tech Savvy Moms, Setting Rules

What the most web-connected parents think about their children and technology Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 09 2010 12:32 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, BlogHer, online monitoring, sexting, kids and computers

A ***-Feeding Guru Who Uses Formula

Even the most determined and knowledgable mother can't always make a go of breastfeeding. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 7:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Katie Allison Granju, formula, Breastfeeding, attachment parenting

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

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

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

Working Moms Are Fine for Kids

Researchers are telling mothers to relax Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 03 2010 1:47 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Children Redefine Patience

Garrett Rice -- known to Motherlode readers as Neanderdad -- has just come back from a vacation with his wife and young children. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 8:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Neanderdad, Garrett Rice, trains, patience

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

First U.S. IVF Baby Has a Baby of Her Own

The country's first "test-tube baby" has had a baby. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 06 2010 12:08 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, IVF, Elizabeth Carr

Jobs for Kids

How much should teens -- and pre-teens, and college students -- be working for a living? Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 10 2010 9:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, working teens, summer job, babysitting, college jobs

Joint Custody - of the Kids and the Blog

A divorced couple blogs about their attempts at co-parenting Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 12 2010 1:05 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce, AskMoxie, co-parenting, Magda Pecsenye, Doug French, LaidOffDad

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

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