June 2015 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

When Parents Compare Siblings, the Results Can Show On Report Cards

New research suggests that a parent's belief that one sibling is a better student than another can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 23 2015 10:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, Grading of Students, Brigham Young University

Military Spouses, Facing Deployment, but Not Alone

As I looked ahead to my husband's long term deployment, I felt as if I were drowning—until the Navy issued me a life preserver. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 16 2015 2:01 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Friendship, Marriages, United States Defense and Military Forces, Deployment Diary

Stay Close, Sleep Close, or ‘Stay Close, Sleep Apart?’

Bed-sharing was so important for us, but the New York City Department of Health advertises that parents and infants should "Stay close. Sleep apart." Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 29 2015 4:54 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Sleep, Babies and Infants, Highlights, Beds and Bedding

Speaking Out Against Autism Speaks, Even if It Means No Ice Cream

An ice-cream-cone-size donation to a charity I disagree with isn’t much — but it’s too much. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 04 2015 5:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Autism, parenting, Philanthropy, Highlights, Autism Speaks, New York City Marathon

‘Inside Out:’ Pixar’s Convincing Argument Against Childhood Happiness

In its latest release, Pixar helpfully and gleefully rejects the premise that all we should want is for our children to be happy. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 19 2015 5:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Movies, parenting, Anger (Emotion), Highlights, Inside Out (Movie), Pixar Animation Studios

Congolese Children, Adopted Years Ago, May Soon Be Permitted to Travel to New Homes

At least 12 children have died during the Democratic Republic of Congo's years-long suspension of their exit permits. Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 22 2015 9:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Adoptions, Orphans and Orphanages, United States International Relations, Highlights, Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations

Parents, Stressing and Guilting Our Way to the School Year’s Finish Line

It's schedule madness as school winds down. Pace yourself, and make sure all the kids are included. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 09 2015 9:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Highlights

Esme Can Read

My daughter does not speak. She does not sign. She cannot point or use picture exchange. But she can read. Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 28 2015 5:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, epilepsy, Books and Literature, Highlights, Genetics and Heredity

A Kindergarten Form Asks: Vaginal Birth, or C-section. Why?

I couldn't imagine why anyone would ask this of an ordinary 5-year-old entering kindergarten, and I couldn't get a good answer to my question. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 26 2015 5:14 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Education (K-12), Highlights

Unused Embryos, to Donate, Destroy or Debate

Embryo donors and recipients may be happy with their choices, but the larger debate over embryo status remains. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 17 2015 1:41 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, Artificial Insemination, Highlights

‘But Aren’t You Already Married?’ The Supreme Court, Same-Sex Marriage, and Kids

My wife and I are ready to toast marriage equality. But our children don't need to know their family was ever unequal. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 18 2015 4:45 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships, Highlights, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Weddings and Engagements, Supreme Court (US)

Kids in the Kitchen: Ketchup Chicken

An 11-year old learns to cook Stir-Fried Chicken with Ketchup in the first #NYTKidsCook. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 24 2015 9:05 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Kids Cook

A Return to Play

School districts are again embracing play as a bedrock of kindergarten. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 09 2015 10:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, new york times, Rich, Motoko, Highlights

What’s Your Teenager Doing This Summer? In Defense of ‘Nothing.’

Isn’t this summer the perfect time for your teen to kick around doing nothing? If not now, when? Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 07 2015 5:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Teenagers and Adolescence, Colleges and Universities, Admissions Standards, Summer (Season), Highlights

How Does an Uber Driver Take Family Leave?

More freelancers, contractors and entrepreneurs means even more people asking "How am I going to take parental leave when my kid is born?" Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 21 2015 5:05 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Labor and Jobs, Paid Time Off, Family Leaves, Highlights, Freelancers Union, Instacart, Airbnb

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