February 2012 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

While my husband and I were focused on improving our marriage, we fought a lot more than usual - and sometimes our children were witnesses. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 21 2012 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, marriage, swearing, Arguing, Elizabeth Weil

Why I Won't Adopt

The writer Tracy Slater explains why, after years of heartbreaking efforts to have a child, she still won't consider adopting. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 23 2012 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Adoption, infertility

Parental Quandary: Talking to Teenagers — and Their Parents — About Guns

When was the last time you asked your children if guns were easily accessible in their friends' homes? Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 24 2012 6:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, suicide, parental quandary, guns in homes, guns

Two Teachers Accused. All Teachers Dismissed.

Amid accusations of abuse against two teachers, a Los Angeles school removes them all. Is that how you would want your child's school to respond? Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 8:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Schools, sex offenders, child sexual abuse, Miramonte Elementary School

Parental Quandary Considered: The Mooching Working Mother

When a fellow parent mooches child care, you can step up for the child - or step aside. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 09 2012 10:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, parental quandary, working mothers, working parents

Should We Regulate Sugar?

Dr. Robert Lustig and his co-authors call on the government to class sugar with tobacco and alcohol. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2012 12:15 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sugar, regulate sugar, high fructose corn syrup, childhood one, Robert Lustig, HCFS

Parental Quandary: The Mooching Working Mother

The single working mother of a friend of A.'s daughter asked for a little help with her child care, but a little quickly turned into a lot. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 03 2012 5:18 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, single parents, parental quandary, working mothers

Lovenomics: Forget Formulas, Have Children

Finally, economists who recognize that the benefits of having children just might not be quantifiable. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 13 2012 11:14 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Money, Happiness, Economics

A Civil Debate Over Home Births

Several excellent writers have been trying to bring some light to the often heated discussion over where women give birth. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 16 2012 9:21 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, home birth, birth, child birth

Parental Quandary: A Child's Disturbing Games

In the aftermath of a divorce, a friend's 5-year-old brings over strange games and upsetting new habits. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 17 2012 3:07 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce, children's games, preschoolers, _featured, parental quandary

Children's Books Lose Touch With Nature

The fact that our changed interaction with nature is reflected in our children's books may not be surprising - but should it be disturbing? Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 29 2012 8:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Research, children's books, nature

Want to Be a Good American Parent? Teach Self-Control

Two researchers say that no matter what your nationality, the science of parenting is clear: the development of self control is crucial. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 20 2012 6:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, amy chua, Bringing Up Bebe, Pamela Druckerman, Tiger Mother, Sam Wang, Sandra Aamodt, marshmallow experiment, self control

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