April 2013 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

When we took our newborn child and deposited him in a crib (and out of our bed, thank you very much) a mere three months into his little life, our Indian family thought us heartless and cruel. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 09 2013 10:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Grandparents, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Babies and Infants, India

Julia Sweeney Sees the Absurd in Motherhood (and Shares)

Only Julia Sweeney would find herself adopting a baby named Mulan — "like the movie." And she knows it. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 11 2013 10:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Adoptions, Names, Personal, Sweeney, Julia

When to Talk About Adoption, and When to Let It Go

Standing in the hospital, surveying her former babysitter's newborn son, my daughter declared him so tiny — like she had been, she said, when she "came out of your tummy." But she didn't, and she knows it. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 10:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, _featured, Adoptions

The Play Date Gun Debate

Creating a non-political conversation around children and gun-safety. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 10:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Gun Control, Firearms

‘Mommies Don’t Drink’ (Anymore)

To be a drunk was one thing. A drunk mommy? That, I decided, was my rock bottom. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 17 2013 6:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, _featured, Beer, Alcohol Abuse

Amazon Introduces New Children’s Programs

You can watch and rate new pilots for preschoolers on Amazon. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 22 2013 7:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Television, parenting, Children and Childhood, Henson, Jim, Co, Amazon.com Inc

Leave Family Playtime Alone

Do parents really need so many prescriptions for how we "should" spend our time with our kids? Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 24 2013 8:42 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Playgrounds, Children and Childhood

11% of U.S. Children Diagnosed With A.D.H.D.

Some experts argue that A.D.H.D. is over-diagnosed. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 01 2013 7:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Pushing Paternity Leave Helps Working Mothers

When countries promote paternity leave, men contribute more at home and women work more. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 03 2013 11:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Women and Girls, Careers and Professions, Family Leaves, Rampell, Catherine

It’s O.K. to Put Yourself First

After two years of Lyme disease, I realized that I needed to take care of myself before I took care of others. Read More...

Published Sun, Apr 07 2013 6:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Families and Family Life

What Makes a Successful Stepfather?

In forming new family relationships, children need to feel that their frustrations are heard, while disagreements between adults are kept in the background. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 10 2013 9:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Marriages

A Dad’s Hidden Truth of Parenting: We’re All Clichés

I thought being a blogging dad made me a rare man willing to share his frustrations — until I realized they're frustrations we all share. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 12 2013 10:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Blogs and Blogging (Internet)

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