April 2011 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

The Hypocrisy of Parenting

Do as I say, not as I do...body image. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 06 2011 12:46 PM by Motherlode

Prematurity Drug Price Jumps Wildly

How a drug that last month was $10 per injection, suddenly rose to $1500 for that same injection, then just as suddenly fell to $690? Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 01 2011 9:03 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, FDA, Makena, premature birth

The Disappearing School Nurse

Fewer than half of US public schools have a full-time nurse on the premises. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2011 10:41 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, school nurse, asthma

Tips on Having Twins

A New York Times Magazine essayist and a Momversation blogger both explore the initial shock of learning their next baby will be twins. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 01 2011 7:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, twins

Teaching Children to Do Good

Is a parenting focus on self-esteem preventing children from learning morality? Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 11 2011 9:48 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, richard weissbourd, morality, self-esteem

Banning Barbie

A mother asks for advice on how to keep her father from bringing the buxom doll to her young daughter. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 10:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, barbie

The Perfect Family

What is the ideal number and gender of children? Are two girls really the best? Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 07 2011 8:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sons, daughters, family size

Feeding Your Family From a Dumpster

A mother describes what it takes to feed a family in a wasteful world. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 07 2011 12:20 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Autism's Unrepentant Guru

Why some still won't accept that Andrew Wakefield is wrong. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 20 2011 9:01 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, andrew wakefield

Shortages of A.D.H.D. Medications?

A widely prescribed drug may not be widely available. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 14 2011 8:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, adhd, adderall, ritalin, ADD

Breaking the Family Sugar Habit

Do as I say, not as I do... Sugar addiction Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 06 2011 8:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sugar

Kicking Your Child Out?

Whether -- and HOW -- to enforce an ultimatum? Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 27 2011 1:07 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, delinquent child

Mothers on the Night Shift

Awake at work when the rest of the family is asleep. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 18 2011 2:28 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sleep, night shift

Teaching Teen Drivers

My son gets his senior license today. Too soon? Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 26 2011 10:25 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teen drivers

Finding (and Funding) an Internship for Junior

Is giving them a boost in the job market "cheating" or "parenting"? Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 13 2011 11:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Internships

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