December 2011 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Should Kids Write Their Own Holiday Gift Lists?

Do you let your children make a holiday wish list, and do they think it's a list of what they're going to get? Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 7:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Christmas, Holidays, gifts, manners, etiquette

The Future of Motherlode

Thanks for such a warm welcome to Motherlode. Here's where I think we'll go next. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 15 2011 7:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Motherlode, parenting advice, blog

'Mom, Are We the 1 Percent?'

Now more than ever, it's more important to be honest with our children about the delicate issues of wealth and class. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 19 2011 8:18 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, Money, Economy, Occupy Wall Street

'Layaway Angels' Pay Off Family Accounts

"Layaway Angels" are paying off accounts for families at big box stores. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 21 2011 9:32 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, charity, holiday, layaway angels

How Dangerous Is Heading a Soccer Ball?

New research shows that heading the ball in soccer is damaging-if you do it more than a thousand times in a year. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 07 2011 8:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sports, Soccer, concussions, Gretchen Reynolds, headgear

Parental Quandary: Drinking (or Not) in the Basement

Rumors are flying that two boys were drunk at a high school gathering in mom Sylvia's basement. Should she call their parents? Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 09 2011 2:19 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, drinking, alcohol, parental quandary

When Your Child Picks a Dangerous Career

The news of a police officer's death has particular resonance when your son plans to become a cop. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 13 2011 8:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Fathers, adult children, danger, Crime, parental fears

Parental Quandary Resolved: When a Friend's Child Hits Yours

Most readers offered similar advice: find a new friend. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 22 2011 11:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, preschoolers, parental quandary, adult friends, hitting

Middle Childhood Is Peak Time for Learning

In middle childhood the brain is at its peak for learning - but that doesn't mean we need to sign our children up for everything. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 27 2011 8:19 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Research, elementary school, childhood, activites, scheduling

Parental Quandary Resolved: After a Divorce, Who Gets the Children for the Holidays?

Readers hoped that the adults would act in the best interest of the children. Is anyone surprised, though, that we had very different ideas on what that would mean? Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 29 2011 1:09 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce, Holidays, stepfamilies, holidays after divorce, parental quandary

Is a Tablet Computer for Babies the Worst Toy of 2011?

The Vince Genius Tablet Computer for babies just "won" a Toady from the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood as the worst toy of the year. Is it really that bad? Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 01 2011 9:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, babies, Center for a Commercial-Free Childhood, TOADY award

Dear Best Buy, Don't Mock Santa

Is Best Buy's "Game On, Santa" all fun and games until someone loses the meaning of Christmas? Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 05 2011 9:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Christmas, Holidays, Santa Claus, gifts, advertising, Best Buy

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