January 2014 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Any Chua and Jed Rubenfeld, ‘Tiger Couple’

Amy Chua's new book, written with her husband, explores the same cultural minefield as "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," yet both say they're hoping for a different kind of reader response. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 8:09 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

Passing Along Religious Beliefs

A new book argues that families, particularly fathers, do a pretty good job of passing religious faith to their children. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 31 2014 7:54 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

Avoiding the Midwinter ‘Back to School’ Slump

How to spark some excitement for the second "back to school" season of the year. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 02 2014 7:31 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: education, parenting, Parent-Teacher Conference

Taking an I.V.F. Journey to Israel

After my last round of in vitro fertilization failed, Solomon and I knew it was time to move on to Plan I: Israel. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 06 2014 3:06 PM by Motherlode

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

The Memi Smart Bracelet: Wearable Tech That Lets You Disconnect

A smart bracelet without a screen, speaker or stylus is exactly what this gadget lover wants. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 09 2014 11:15 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, _featured, smartphones, Highlights, Text Messaging, International Consumer Electronics Show, Wearable Computing

Reforming a Picky Eater, Step One: Children Don’t Control the Family Meal

If picky eaters are made, not born, then a few resolute adults ought to be able to help one change. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 15 2014 10:36 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Cooking and Cookbooks, Diet and Nutrition, Ludwig, David, ChopChop (Magazine), Sampson, Sally, The Picky Eater Project

Does the P.&G. Olympics Ad Have You Dreaming of Glory by Proxy? Don’t.

Proctor & Gamble's big 2014 Winter Olympics ad glorifies the sacrifices moms and children make in the name of athletic glory (once again, dads aren't in the picture). I say Thanks, Mom and Dad, for letting me enjoy the sport without the sacrifice...

Published Fri, Jan 17 2014 10:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, skiing, Women and Girls, Advertising and Marketing, Highlights, Olympic Games, Sochi (Russia)

A Young Picky Eater Surprises His Parents in the Kitchen

During week one of the Picky Eater Project, 4-year-old twins who'd once demanded that their parents serve as short-order toast chefs during meals prove surprisingly willing to eat what they help prepare. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 9:28 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Food, Children and Childhood, Cooking and Cookbooks, Diet and Nutrition, Highlights, The Picky Eater Project, Vegetables

Requiem for a Minivan

Our 2003 minivan saw us through 10 years of family life. It was our concession — our submission — to life as parents. Recently we realized we didn't need it anymore. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 24 2014 10:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Families and Family Life, Grief (Emotion), Automobiles, Child Car Seats, Highlights

Addicted to I.V.F., or Addicted to Hope?

Who gets to decide when another round of IVF is too much? Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 27 2014 5:46 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Fertility Diary, Rosenthal, Lisa

More Vegetables, Please (but Hold the Red Peppers)

In the third installment of the Picky Eater Project, parents of 4-year-old twins work to expand the boys' food choices. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 10:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Cooking and Cookbooks, Highlights, The Picky Eater Project, Vegetables

How to Approach a Difficult Conversation

What is the best way to handle a parent-teacher conference with an ineffective teacher? Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 30 2014 12:12 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Education (K-12), Highlights, Parent-Teacher Conference

Should Schools Cancel Based on the Forecast?

Across the Northeast, it is snowing, and schools that are back in session are debating the weather. Should they make the call to close early, based on the forecast, or wait on the night's weather? Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 02 2014 1:52 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Families and Family Life, Highlights, Northampton (Mass), Northeastern States (US), Snow and Snowstorms, Shutdowns (Institutional)

The Top Twelve Motherlode Posts of 2013

From Mary Ingalls to helicopter parents to dieting 7-year-olds, here are the most-read, most-shared and most-talked about posts of 2013 on Motherlode. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 07 2014 11:45 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Highlights

How Do You Motivate Your Teenager to Get Moving in the Cold?

Looking for experienced parents who know how to keep a sedentary teenager moving year round. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 10 2014 6:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights, New Parent, Old Parent

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