November 2013 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Should Our Daughters Come to Our (Gay) Wedding?

Our daughters (8 and 10) think we already are married. We had a commitment ceremony almost 20 years ago. When we head to City Hall to "make it legal," wouldn't it just confuse them if we ask them to come along? Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 10:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, homosexuality, Marriages, Highlights

During I.V.F., Keeping a Marriage Strong

A loving partnership can make fertility treatments far easier to bear — but we have to protect our partnerships from the toll that in vitro fertilization can take. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 6:25 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, in vitro fertilization, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Emotions, Highlights, Fertility Diary

Being a Working Mother Means Always Having to Say You’re Sorry

How often did you apologize to your boss, your friends or your family last week? Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 04 2013 1:44 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Women and Girls, Books and Literature, Working Hours, Work-Life Balance, Paid Time Off, Highlights

Teenagers Postpone Learning to Drive, and That’s Not Good

Many parents and experts encourage teenagers to postpone driving lessons until they're older. I disagree. The way new drivers get to be good drivers is by driving. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 04 2013 9:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, drivers licenses, Teenagers and Adolescence, Traffic Accidents and Safety, Highlights, Los Angeles (Calif), Drivers Education

Behind Autism and a Tantrum, a Break in a Child’s Routine

It took me a few minutes to figure out why a few minutes of shopping had brought my 4-year-old son to the point of a tantrum. Then he reminded me of how I had let him down. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 03 2013 4:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Autism, parenting, Highlights

A Father Tries to End the Fat Talk

I was overweight until my 20s, and I still talk about myself as a fat person. Can I curb my tongue to help prevent my son from developing the same harsh self-judgment that's been with me all of my life? Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 01 2013 11:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Obesity, _featured, Weight, Highlights

When Should Parents Intervene to Help a Bullied Child?

Has your child been bullied, and how did you, as a parent, handle the situation? Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 01 2013 9:12 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, bullies, Winerip, Michael, Highlights

Why Would Reading Is Fundamental Partner With McDonald’s?

The nonprofit organization hopes families who aren't in the habit of reading with children associate books with the relaxed atmosphere of McDonald's. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 01 2013 8:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), Books and Literature, Highlights, McDonald's Corporation, Reading Is Fundamental Inc, McDonald's Corporation|MCD|NYSE

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