March 2014 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Time to Make Up for a Missed Measles Vaccine

The measles outbreak in New York City offers an opportunity to reach out to families whose children have missed, skipped or delayed the vaccine. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 18 2014 1:59 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Measles, Children and Childhood, Vaccination and Immunization, Highlights, Hartocollis, Anemona

The White House Pastry Chef Is Moving to a New Kitchen

Bill Yosses took the White House from the bottomless cookie plate to a granola bar without nuts, chocolate or white sugar. How does your family balance healthy eating and foods that are fun? Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 18 2014 12:43 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights, Yosses, Bill

Reader Questions, Answered: Returning to Work After a Career Break

Times readers ask career development experts for guidance on returning to the workforce after a break to care for children or aging parents. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 21 2014 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Careers and Professions, Highlights

A Sperm Donor, Uncertain of What It Is to Be ‘Bio-Dad’

After a request from friends, a 29-year-old gay man explored the possibility of becoming a sperm donor. Read More...

Published Sun, Mar 30 2014 5:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Friendship, Surrogate Motherhood, Highlights, Sperm, Homosexuality and Bisexuality

How the ‘Trophy for Just Showing Up’ Is Earned

The participation trophy may be considered a sorry relic of the self-esteem movement. But to me, it represents a season of struggle. Read More...

Published Sun, Mar 02 2014 5:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Highlights, Contests and Prizes

5 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew: Your Children Can Do More Than You Think

Teachers have a different perspective on our children — one that can help us to see them differently. They're capable individuals, they don't need constant feedback, and they're learning from what we do (not what we say). Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 13 2014 8:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), Highlights, Parent-Teacher Conference

Choosing a Preschool: Order Amid Chaos, or Structure Above All?

My husband and I sometimes found ourselves on opposite sides of questions around structure and child-rearing, and our emotional legacies accompanied us on every preschool visit. Would our daughter thrive amid chaos, or order — or either? Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 11 2014 9:25 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (Pre-School), Highlights, Preschool Admissions Diary

Raising, and Understanding, the Class Clown

Making people laugh makes my son feel good, and feeling good is better than feeling uncomfortable when you don't know what to do or how to do it. I know, because I do the same thing. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 05 2014 2:16 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights, Comedy and Humor

A Daughter, Her Dad, and the Debate Over Pricey Teen Volunteer Trips

Pippa Biddle, a 21-year-old who has gone on many international volunteer trips, thinks most of them are a waste of time. Should parents let their own teenagers go? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 06 2014 6:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Highlights, The Opposite of Spoiled, Private and Sectarian Schools, Miss Porter's School, Volunteers and Community Service, Salwen, Kevin

Open Thread

Welcome to the NYT Motherlode's first open thread. Got thoughts about news and family this week? A question to ask? A rant to share? This is your place. Go. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 14 2014 1:07 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights

Apple Invites Parents to Review In-App Purchases

If your children have been making in-app purchases on iTunes without your permission, Apple is offering a refund. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 25 2014 1:50 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, iTunes, Highlights, Apple Inc, Software

Advice on How to Have a Good Paternity Leave

Advice from New York Times readers on how fathers can make the most of paternity leave. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 21 2014 8:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Babies and Infants, Paid Time Off, Family Leaves, Highlights

Learning the Rules of the Preschool Application Game

In the world of elite Manhattan preschool applications, you have to find a way to play the game without letting the results matter too much — to you, or to your child. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 04 2014 8:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (Pre-School), Highlights, Manhattan (NYC), Preschool Admissions Diary

3 Things Parents Wish Teachers Knew: We Can Handle the Truth

Teachers wish parents knew that our children can do more than we let them, while parents wish teachers wold be more honest — and understand that homework has real costs. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 27 2014 6:45 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Homework, parenting, Education (K-12), Teachers and School Employees, Highlights

Please Don’t Call Me Mom

Perhaps these situations sound familiar. A nurse says to me, “Mom, how many hours does she sleep at night?” An activity leader: “Mom, pick-up is at 6.” A sales clerk: “Mom, do we need another size?” I’m not their mom. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 14 2014 12:47 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Highlights

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