March 2012 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Mothers of Children With Autism Earn Less

Does raising a child with autism force mothers to step back from work and career? Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 23 2012 9:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, Economy, working mothers, working parents, autism spectrum, ASD

Learning to ***-Feed From an Avatar

Tanya, a lactation avatar, is designed to be available 24/7 to help new mothers with ***-feeding. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 27 2012 1:21 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Research, Breastfeeding, lactation consultants

Stop Worrying About Raising a Mama's Boy

The stereotype of the mama's boy makes many mothers feel pressed to push our sons away just when they need us most. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 29 2012 9:47 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, feminism, sons, feminine boys, parenting books, mama's boy

Why Children Need More Chores

If you knew someone would do all of your laundry and dishes, wouldn't you let them? Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 13 2012 1:16 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Chores, Helicopter parents, independence, dependent kids

An Accused Soldier's Family Life, Seen Through a Blog

The wife of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales kept a blog, and her words should help remind us that when we deploy our troops, their families share their service, and their sacrifice. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 19 2012 8:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Military parents, military, military families, Karilyn Bales. Robert Bales

Debunking Sugar-Consumption Myths

Think the added sugars our children consume come from soft drinks, school lunches and vending machines? Think again. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 20 2012 8:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Food, snacks, sugar, soft drinks, juice, eating

Quandary Considered: Pregnant, With a Job Interview

Should the pregnant job applicant tell all? Readers, who've been on both sides of the interview table, say no. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 15 2012 10:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, working mothers, pregancy discrimination

Zone Defense: From Two Children to Three

The third child is less of a financial shock than the first, but what's really amazing is how much less of a psychic shock you get when you go from two children to three. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 14 2012 10:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Siblings, family finances, going from two children to three, laura vanderkam

Choosing to Have a Child With Down Syndrome

I support abortion rights. I've had two abortions. But I have problems with the messages that often go along with prenatal testing. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 02 2012 8:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, abortion, Down syndrome, prenatal testing

For Teenage Girls, Facebook Means Always Being Camera-Ready

Thanks to smartphones and mobile uploads, teenage girls feel constant pressure to be camera-ready - and that's not a pretty picture. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 07 2012 9:05 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, Technology, Facebook, sexuality

Trayvon Martin and 'the Talk' Black Parents Have With Their Teenage Sons

You know "the talk" - the one that has nothing to do with sex, and everything to do with being a black teenage boy in a world that regards you as a potential threat. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 26 2012 2:10 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Race, racism, guns, Trayvon Martin, talking about race

Parental Quandary: Pregnant, With a Job Interview

Should S. tell a potential employer that she's pregnant? Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 09 2012 8:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, Workplace, parental quandary, job, pregnancy discrimination

$200-a-Month Beauty Products for Babies?

How much is a "natural" baby care product really worth? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 29 2012 8:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, products, baths, first world problems, baby, shampoos

How Much Is Public School Costing Your Family?

Are you the parent of a New York City public school student? Our friends at SchoolBook want to know how much you are spending on school-related expenses - and for what. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 22 2012 3:19 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, SchoolBook

Proud to Be a 'Mompreneur'

Entrepreneur, mother and "Founding Mom," Jill Salzman embraces a word that celebrates her allegiance to her family and to her business. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 21 2012 8:18 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, momism, working mothers, working parents, mompreneur, moms

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