November 2012 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Giving a Child Permission to Be Miserable

It's hard for a parent to be with a child who's suffering-but it's hard on kids when their parents push them to look on the bright side. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 15 2012 6:41 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, hospitals, _featured, Children and Childhood, Emotions, Grief (Emotion)

When Parents Disagree About Politics, Will Children Learn to See Both Sides?

I would prefer to tell my children that mine is the only way moral, caring, intelligent, thoughtful people could possibly see the world. But my husband stands smack in the way of that conclusion. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 02 2012 7:34 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Presidential Election of 2012, Families and Family Life, United States Politics and Government, Ethics (Personal), Marriages, Harwood, John

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

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

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

What Classic Picture Book Fills You With Dread?

I love classic picture books-except the ones that upset me so much that I can't read them. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 05 2012 11:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Books and Literature, Emotions, Rubin, Gretchen

I Hate Being Called a Good Dad

Labeling someone a "good dad" suggests that most dads are, by our very nature as fathers, somehow less than "good." That we don't care. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 09 2012 8:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Men and Boys

The Benefit, in Dollars, of Raising a Child

Is there any economically measurable way to offset the estimated cost of raising a child? Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 14 2012 12:21 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Protecting Children From the Media's Storm Coverage

Tips on protecting children from overexposure to images of traumatic events. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 02 2012 10:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Mental Health and Disorders, Children and Childhood, Hurricane Sandy (2012), News and News Media

'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

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

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

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

When *** Isn't Best

Not being able to ***-feed has been an unexpected blessing for my marriage and career. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 07 2012 6:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Breastfeeding, Babies and Infants, Women and Girls, Nursing and Nurses

Bottle or *** Shouldn't Define What's Best

Behind the "*** is best" push has always been an uncomfortable truth: that breastfeeding is more supported by lip service, promotion and hospital nudges than by giving women the time and opportunity to do it. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 07 2012 1:54 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Breastfeeding, _featured, Babies and Infants, Women and Girls

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