July 2013 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Teaching (and Learning) the Meaning of Consequences

I want my son to realize that actions have repercussions, and also how to forgive and forget. It's hard to do both at the same time. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 12 2013 8:07 AM by Motherlode

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

Madonna and Guy Ritchie Model a ‘Good Divorce’

Madonna and Guy Ritchie were the model of good post-divorce parenting at their son's bar mitzvah. My husband, his ex-wife and I have not always been so mature. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 15 2013 1:31 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, _featured, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Ritchie, Guy, Madonna

Who Will Screen for Postpartum Depression?

My obstetrician ignored my symptoms of postpartum depression, and told me to take more 'me' time. Just like that, I slipped through the cracks, and I'm not alone. There's no universal screening for depression in women after giving birth...

Published Wed, Jul 17 2013 1:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Mental Health and Disorders, Babies and Infants, Women and Girls

Are Over-the-Top Parents Really the Rule at Summer Camp?

The stories about the crazy things parents do for their camper kids are a little disillusioning for this noncamp veteran. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 19 2013 8:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Feiler, Bruce, Summer (Season), Camps and Camping, Smuggling

On Sleep Research, My Children Didn’t Get the Memo

When my husband e-mailed me yet another study about the importance of enforcing bedtimes, I realized that our kids seemed to be the ones not getting the message. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 30 2013 1:05 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Sleep

I’m Tired of Reading Out Loud to My Son, O.K.?

When I've served my son his requisite 20 minutes daily of read-aloud time, I feel as virtuous as if I’ve chewed my way through a kale salad. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 22 2013 6:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Books and Literature

Confessions of a Mother Who Couldn’t Say ‘No’

Because I was unable to tolerate my children's disappointment, I never gained fluency with a very important two-letter word. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 26 2013 6:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, helicopter parent, Children and Childhood

5 Secrets of Happy Family Vacations

Bruce Feiler, author of "The Secrets of Happy Families," offers 5 video tips for a happier family vacation. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 02 2013 1:06 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Families and Family Life, Feiler, Bruce, Travel and Vacations

Don’t Make Your Children the Exception to Every Rule

Raising conscientious children is definitely not the most fun part of parenting, but protecting them from the consequences of every failure is the biggest parental failure of all. Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 07 2013 5:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Helicopter parents, parenting, _featured, Happiness, Children and Childhood, Psychology and Psychologists

Small Delays in Clamping Umbilical Cord Could Mean Big Gains for Babies

Delaying the clamping of the umbilical cord after birth for at least a minute increases iron stores and hemoglobin levels in infants. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 11 2013 8:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Widowed, and Keeping Dates Like ‘Glamourpuss’ and ‘Crunchy Dad’ at a Distance

Giving my dates flip nicknames, like The Glamourpuss, was an attempt to keep the whole enterprise at an emotional distance. Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 14 2013 7:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Names, Personal, Dating and Courtship, Widows and Widowers

Bothered by Your Bald Baby Girl? Enter ‘Baby Bangs’

Would anyone really buy a headband with attached bangs to ensure that a bald baby is recognizable as a girl? Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 16 2013 2:15 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Babies and Infants, Hair

$55 Billion: The Cost of Summer 2013

When you add up the camps, sports, programs, pool memberships and child care, how much will summer cost your family this year? Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 18 2013 5:18 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, parenting, _featured, Families and Family Life

Why I Hate Pinterest

Maybe my lack of craftiness is at the root of my loathing. No matter how hard I tried, my cookies came out looking as if my 4-year-old had decorated them. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 29 2013 8:48 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, birthdays, Parties (Social), Pinterest

Choking Still Sends Too Many Children to the E.R.

What food item is most likely to cause children to choke? Candy. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 31 2013 10:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Research, Food, American Academy of Pediatrics, Children and Childhood, Emergency Medical Treatment

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