May 2015 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Teaching Children to Love Bees, Not Fear Them

A child who squashes bees or runs from them is a child who hasn’t yet learned their value, and it’s our job to teach them. Read More...

Published Thu, May 14 2015 6:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Highlights, Bees

Giving Up a 3-D Printed Prosthetic for a Different Vision of Perfect

I thought a 3-D prosthetic hand would be perfect for my son. He didn’t. Read More...

Published Sun, May 17 2015 5:21 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Highlights, Adaptive Parenting, Birth Defects, Prostheses, 3-D Printers

How Do You Know Whether to Have Another Child?

If how many children you'd have was within your control, how did you make that choice? Read More...

Published Mon, May 04 2015 11:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, advice

Buying Self-Confidence (and Belts) at Taekwondo

My tentative son was thrilled when he passed his first taekwondo test. Except that objectively, he didn't. Read More...

Published Thu, May 21 2015 11:17 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights, Taekwondo

Thanks to a 4-Year-Old, a Laugh Stronger Than Death

Silence doesn’t protect our kids. It steals their chance to say goodbye. Read More...

Published Sun, May 24 2015 5:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Death and Dying, Highlights, Elder Care, Hospice Care

Preschoolers More Likely to Sit Around Than Run Around at School

New research suggests that preschool offers few opportunities for active play. Read More...

Published Wed, May 27 2015 6:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, Children and Childhood, Highlights

A Special-Needs Parent Against My Will, Learning My Own Adaptive Lesson

People warned me that I would cry at my daughter's first adaptive ballet recital, but they didn't say why. Read More...

Published Sun, May 31 2015 5:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, cerebral palsy, Disabilities, Adaptive Parenting

Becoming Foster Parents, a Moment at a Time

Our baby fever was gone, but we knew we weren't done. Read More...

Published Tue, May 05 2015 5:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, foster care, Children and Childhood, Adoptions, Foster Parent Diary

‘Hey, Who Plays the Cello?’ The Impact of an Unexpected Role Model

"I play every day, just for myself." A party guest changes the way a child sees music. Read More...

Published Thu, May 07 2015 10:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Music, Highlights, Cellos

Self-Blame Still Common After Miscarriage

Miscarriages aren’t rare, and they’re rarely preventable. Read More...

Published Mon, May 11 2015 2:46 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Research, Miscarriages, Highlights, Zev Williams, Obstetrics & Gynecology (Journal)

Losing Our Religion: So What Do We Teach Our Children?

Sitting on the religious fence is harder when your children want to know what you really believe. Read More...

Published Wed, May 13 2015 1:14 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Religion and Belief, Highlights

Penguins With Parent Problems No. 3: Go Ahead, Lick the Cart

A Random Penguin to brighten your day. Read More...

Published Fri, May 15 2015 8:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Comedy and Humor, Penguins with Parent Problems

In a Blended Family, ‘Your Dad’ Becomes ‘Dad’

What do I call my new husband, when talking to my biological daughter and his? Read More...

Published Sun, May 03 2015 5:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Highlights

Maryland Drops Parallel Parking From Driver’s Test

Getting a driver's license in Maryland will be easier. Is that a good thing? Read More...

Published Thu, May 21 2015 10:19 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, drivers licenses, Automobiles, Highlights, Drivers Education

Dance Class: An ‘Activity’ That Isn’t Very Active

New research shows that children in dance classes spend only about a third of class time in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Read More...

Published Fri, May 22 2015 10:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: dancing, parenting, Research, Obesity, Physical Education and Training, Highlights

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