November 2012 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Mother of the Year

I'm wracked with guilt that we didn't notice that our 14-year-old son - who didn't want glasses - was struggling to see. My husband isn't. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 30 2012 1:09 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

'Worst Toy Awards' Target Lego Friends

If a Lego battleship building set is still a good toy, then how can the Lego Friends Beauty Shop be one of the "worst toys of the year?" Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 29 2012 3:15 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, parenting, toys, Children and Childhood, Advertising and Marketing, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, Lego Group

Do Gender-Neutral Gifts Still Elude Parents?

Given the noise over a toy company's "gender neutral" images of Nerf-gun-wielding girls and doll-clutching boys, how much have things really changed in the 40 years since "Free to Be You and Me"? Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 29 2012 7:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, parenting, toys, Children and Childhood, Women and Girls, Advertising and Marketing, Toys 'R' Us Inc

Parenthood and the New York Times Notable Books List

I read a lot less since I became a parent, but does that excuse my sorry New York Times Notable Books score? Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 28 2012 12:21 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Books and Literature, Levine, Madeline, Cusk, Rachel, Burroughs, Augusten, Strayed, Cheryl, Kahneman, Daniel

How Children Subsidize 'Low, Low Prices'

Adolescents from households headed by a low-income worker are more likely to drop out of school, to be obese, and to take on adult roles too young. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 28 2012 6:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, parenting, poverty, Children and Childhood, Labor and Jobs, Wages and Salaries, Workplace Environment

'Far From the Tree' and the Literature of Autism

Among other things, "Far from the Tree" is a tribute to parents who live the daily grind, who celebrate incremental victories, and who avoid reading books about their child's diagnosis until they're ready. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 27 2012 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, parenting, Disabilities, Books and Literature, Solomon, Andrew

Haunted by 'The Lonely Doll'

As a child, I was fascinated by the beautiful, eerie world of Dare Wright. I loved her books and the uneasy feeling they gave me. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 26 2012 11:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Books and Literature, Symbols and Symbolism, Wright, Dare

Joint Custody Via E-Mail and iCal

Communicating via technology can ease emotions when handling the ever-changing details of joint custody agreements. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 26 2012 9:47 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Paul, Pamela, Child Custody and Support

An Agnostic Talks to Her Children About God

While kids often really do want to know about God, at other times they are seeking reassurance that their theory-building attempts to explain the world are acceptable. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 25 2012 5:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Religion and Belief

Woman Gives Birth to Own Grandson

On February 9, 2011, my son, Finnean Lee, came into the world, and at sixty-one my mother became the oldest woman in Illinois to give birth. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 23 2012 5:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, infertility, _featured, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women and Girls, Surrogate Motherhood, Menopause

The Youngest Thanksgiving Hosts

When children are allowed to really help with the Thanksgiving meal, they're invested in making the party a success. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 21 2012 9:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, _featured, Children and Childhood, Parties (Social), Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Thanksgiving Day, Cooking and Cookbooks

Taming Your Wild Thanksgiving Turkeys

A video blog entry from Cloudmom Melissa Lawrence: coaching children to eat Thanksgiving dinner in proper mannerly style. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 20 2012 1:14 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, _featured, Families and Family Life, Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Thanksgiving Day

The Macro-Economics of Raising Robots (or Children)

When it comes to investing in our nation's children, parents and non-parents alike should all be on the same side. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 19 2012 1:48 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Women and Girls, Work-Life Balance, Economic Conditions and Trends

Coming Out by Christmas Card

Our holiday cards are usually a slapdash affair, saying little about our family other than that I've somehow managed to purchase stamps. But this year, for those that don't know us well, our Christmas photo reveals a bit more. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 18 2012 5:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Christmas, Photography, homosexuality, Families and Family Life, Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund

Four Hours of Screen Time? No Problem

My 8-year-old son and his friend spent untold hours playing a massively multiplayer online game over the past summer - and I didn't care. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 16 2012 9:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Friendship, Computer and Video Games, Computers and the Internet

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