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‘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)
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
Love Spectacle? In ‘Primates of Park Avenue,’ Wife Bonuses Are the Least of It

Why "Primates of Park Avenue" is a book for your beach bag, "wife bonuses" and all. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 03 2015 11:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Books and Literature, Highlights, Jealousy and Envy, Martin, Wednesday
For a Child with a Learning Disability, There’s Such a Thing As Too Much Help

A full-time aide seemed like the perfect solution for my son — until he came to rely on her aid far too much. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 25 2015 4:59 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Camps and Camping, Highlights
Penguins With Parent Problems No. 6: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching

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

Published Fri, Jun 05 2015 6:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights
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
Watching the Women’s World Cup — With Our Sons

The men filling the stadiums, the boys excitedly talking about the game—they're not "supporters" of women's soccer. They're fans. And that's huge. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 11 2015 8:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Women and Girls, Highlights, International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Women's World Cup (Soccer), Morgan, Alex (1989- )
The Foster Family Honeymoon Is Over

We’d been told it is common for a foster child to be on his best behavior for the first few weeks or months. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 16 2015 5:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, foster care, Highlights, Foster Parent Diary
With Charleston Shooting, a Time to Stop Teaching Children About the ‘History’ of Racial Violence

How many of your children have come home from school to tell you that black people "used to" be treated differently? Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 18 2015 8:41 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Race and Ethnicity, Highlights, School Shootings and Armed Attacks, Charleston (SC)
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
For Our Daughters, a Lesson in ‘Call Me Caitlyn’

Caitlyn Jenner looks great on the cover of Vanity Fair—and there's a lesson in that. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 02 2015 9:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Photography, Magazines, Highlights, Transgender and Transsexuals, Jenner, Bruce, Bluhm, Julia, Jenner, Caitlyn (1949- ), Vanity Fair, Models (Professional)
Why Affluent Parents Clam Up About Their Incomes

A recent survey suggests that the parents with the most money are the least likely to talk about it with their kids. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 24 2015 5:15 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Income, Highlights, The Opposite of Spoiled
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
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
Parenting, Not for the Moment, But for the Long Haul

Instead of focusing on the problems of this moment, look back at how far your child has come. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 10 2015 6:40 AM by Motherlode

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

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