September 2013 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

My Jewish Daughter, Mary

Aside from "Christina," perhaps, there's no name that shouts "Jesus is my Lord and Savior" as much as "Mary." In the view of the religious teachers who educated me, "Moon Unit'" would be a better choice...

Published Fri, Sep 13 2013 11:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Jews and Judaism, Names, Personal, Highlights, Mary, Mother of Jesus

Give I.V.F. a Chance

When you embark on a round of in vitro fertilization, you have to know the statistics, but you also have to put them aside. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 10:17 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, Babies and Infants, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Highlights

Advice for New Parents Who Get Too Much Advice

The arrival of a baby can provoke conflict, as brand-new grandparents want to share what they learned in decades of child-rearing, while new parents are looking to find their own way. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 20 2013 9:33 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Grandparents, Families and Family Life, Highlights, New Parent, Old Parent

New York City Passes Law Defending Rights of Pregnant Workers

No one benefits from effectively forcing a pregnant woman to choose between protecting her baby's health and looking out for that child's future economic interests. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 24 2013 3:08 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, discrimination, Pregnancy and Childbirth, New York City, Women and Girls, Highlights, Nadler, Jerrold, Vacca, James, City Council (NYC)

Give Children a Chance to Lose — and Win

By age 4 or 5, children are not fooled by all the trophies. They are surprisingly accurate in identifying who excels and who struggles. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 26 2013 1:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Merryman, Ashley, Athletics and Sports, Highlights, Awards, Decorations and Honors

The New iPad App You’ll Want Grandma to Download

Ustyme allows grandparents and distant friends to share books and games with children over video, but is smart enough to make that connection and get out of the way. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 27 2013 12:54 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Grandparents, iPad, Children and Childhood, Computer and Video Games, Mobile Applications, Highlights, Apple Inc, Apple Inc|AAPL|NASDAQ

Letting a Child Walk Alone

My daughter was ready to walk to school alone, but I wasn't ready to let her go. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 09 2013 9:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Parenting as a Spiritual Practice

There is a not-very-implicit assumption in Jewish law that someone else is in charge of the emotional little humans who evidently impede living a life of spiritual service. But holding a sleeping child feels more like worship than reading psalms. Read...

Published Wed, Sep 04 2013 5:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Rosh Hashana, Children and Childhood, Religion and Belief, Jews and Judaism, Ruddick, Sara

E-Cigarette Marketers Have an Eye on Teens

With sports sponsorships, celebrity pitchmen and flavors like cola and cherry crush, e-cigarette marketers look to be aiming their product squarely at teens — and new numbers suggest that it's working. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 06 2013 11:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Teenagers and Adolescence, Advertising and Marketing, Youth, Smoking and Tobacco

Dear Parent: The Lunch You Packed Was Nutritionally Inadequate.

The new school food rules: Should your packed lunch fail to meet the school's standards, a note will be sent home — a "friendly reminder" to do better tomorrow. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 10 2013 2:38 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), Lunch Boxes and Bags, Highlights

Teaching Children the ‘Easy’ Lesson of Syria

That the only thing certain about any of the ways forward is the uncertainty of the result, is among the most important lessons our children should carry forward with them. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 12 2013 12:01 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights, Syria

With Kindergarten Started, She Can Say It: I Work

With the start of kindergarten, I no longer feel like I’m making such an active decision to work. Now, it’s just what I do. Read More...

Published Sun, Sep 15 2013 6:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Child Care, parenting, Children and Childhood, Work-Life Balance, Highlights

When Obese Children Develop Eating Disorders, Doctors Often Don’t Notice

Obese adolescents are at significant risk of developing eating disorders, and health professionals, focused on weight loss, may be at significant risk of not diagnosing them, according to a new report. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 2:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Research, Obesity, Doctors, eating disorders, Teenagers and Adolescence

Calming a Child’s Fears After Another Mass Shooting

There have been 20 mass shootings since my son turned 4, and in one way or another, he seems to have become aware of all of them. Yesterday, as I shopped, he cowered in the back of the store. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 18 2013 3:31 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Newtown, Conn, Shooting (2012), Highlights, Washington Navy Yard Shooting (2013)

Fear, Pain and Loneliness Have Their Place in Children’s Books

Danger, whether real or metaphorical, will always appeal to children. As hard truths are expressed, the characters find resilience. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 20 2013 12:42 PM by Motherlode

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

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