November 2014 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Dear Dr. Psych Mom: I’m Almost a Parent Myself, and My Parents Are Smothering Me

I am 30 years old, married and pregnant with our first child. My parents’ overprotectiveness worries me a lot, especially now that I’m going to be a mom. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 14 2014 10:41 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

Kindle Versus Ipad: Which Tablet Is Best for Kids?

When choosing a child's tablet, remember that you are making a down payment toward a content library that will last for years. Making a hasty decision based on price may backfire. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 27 2014 5:06 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, iPad, Mobile Applications, Highlights, Tablet Computers, E-Books and Readers, Nintendo DS (Video Game System), Amazon Kindle

Intensive Thanksgiving

Before he lost his ability to speak, one of my son’s favorite questions was, "Mommy, what are you thankful for?" Over the Thanksgiving we spent in the intensive care unit, I continued to answer the question he could no longer ask. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 26 2014 9:27 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Thanksgiving Day, Highlights

It’s a Boy, and It’s Okay to Be Disappointed

When the ultrasound technician found that white blob between the legs of my baby on the computer screen, I cried. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 19 2014 9:17 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: gender, parenting, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Babies and Infants, Highlights

Talking About Racism With White Kids

Having an “uncomfortable” talk with your white children about privilege, bias and racism? Good. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 25 2014 4:24 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Race and Ethnicity, Blacks, Highlights, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings

A Week of the Tried-and-True

In today's episode of "The Triumph of the Well-Stocked Kitchen," our heroine runs out of bread and chicken broth, but is able to save the day on both occasions. The exciting weekly cooking routine of this mother of four. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 07 2014 12:47 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Cooking and Cookbooks, Dinnerlode

Three Girls? ‘I Feel Sorry for Their Father’

Almost everywhere we go— a hike on a mountain trail, a restaurant, an art museum-- unsolicited comments about the same sex of my children follow. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 19 2014 9:17 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: gender, parenting, Women and Girls, Highlights

‘Not Rescuing’ Our Kids Shouldn’t Mean Letting Them Flounder

I understand why so many of the smartest women I know are proudly carrying the no-rescue flag. Hovering and rescuing isn't a good way to raise kids. But do we really need to leave them to flounder alone? Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 04 2014 11:59 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights

The Giving Tree: ‘Take What You Want, Leave What You Can’

Stocking the branches of the Giving Tree with candy, gloves and small gifts kept us busy, and grateful, all season long. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 26 2014 3:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Highlights

How Will You Talk With Your Sons About Tamir Rice, Shot in the Park After Waving a Toy Gun?

When my son asked why it mattered what color the boy was, I told him. It matters because many, many people see something different, when they look at a boy who looks like Tamar Rice, than when they look at a boy who looks like you. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 24 2014 12:43 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

When All Else Fails, Embryo Adoption Offers Hope

After four years of infertility and many failures, this little baby popsicle of an embryo was our best hope at finally becoming parents. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 12 2014 11:59 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Adoptions, Fertility Drugs, Highlights

Quandary: When the Tests Are Overwhelming, What’s Next?

Most schools conduct some form of standardized testing. What helps a child who finds the tests stressful, and when is the testing too much? Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 10 2014 2:07 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, advice, Education (K-12), Tests and Examinations

A Family’s Truth About Marijuana Depends on the Family

Reporting on five families with wildly divergent ideas about what to teach their kids about marijuana, from no tolerance to offering to roll the joints and make nachos. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 03 2014 10:12 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Marijuana, Drug Abuse and Traffic, Highlights

Cooking More Tacos and Looking for Recipes for Leftover Oatmeal

Chicken and dumplings. Shake and Bake pork chops. Baked potatoes. If it weren't for the night we're having chorizo, I'd be pretty sure I'd turned into my mother. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 14 2014 12:38 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Cooking and Cookbooks, Dinnerlode, Oatmeal

On Veteran’s Day, Offering Gratitude and Accepting It

When I told the man at the baggage counter that my husband was deployed, he immediately replied, "Thank you for your service." I didn't quite know how to respond. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2014 6:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Deployment Diary, Veterans Day (US)

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