October 2015 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

Your Parenting Questions, Answered by Times Journalists and Experts

The Ask Well feature is looking for questions about parenting and family, health-related or not. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 09 2015 8:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Medicine and Health, Highlights

When Picky Eaters Cook, They Taste (But Still May Not Like)

For kids who are interested, cooking foods can be a gateway to trying them. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2015 10:14 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights, The Picky Eater Project

My Son’s Adoption Is Not My Story to Tell

My urge to tell people my son's story comes from a good place. But I need to stop. Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 18 2015 2:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Adoptions, Highlights

Sesame Street Has a New Character, With Autism. Will Typical Children Ever See Her?

Sesame Street's new character isn't yet planned to appear on its mainstream broadcast program. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2015 12:26 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Autism, parenting, Disabilities, Children and Childhood, Highlights, Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street (TV Program), Elmo (Fictional Character)

The Other Autistic Muppet

“But there already is an autistic Muppet,” my high-functioning 14-year-old said. “Fozzie Bear.” Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2015 8:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Autism, parenting, Highlights, Sesame Street (TV Program)

More Research Suggests Fast-Food Advertising Works on Children

There's actually no research to suggests that children don't respond to fast food advertising. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 30 2015 5:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, Advertising and Marketing, Diet and Nutrition, Highlights, McDonald's Corporation, Burger King Corp, Fast Food Industry

Instead of Opting Students Out of Tests, Teach Them to Take Tests Right

Children can't opt out of every test. They can learn to take them well, and learn from the results. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2015 3:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: education, parenting, Tests and Examinations, Highlights

What Does ‘Organic’ Mean for Baby Formula?

The ingredients in most U.S. organic baby formulas fell short of what I thought 'organic' meant. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2015 9:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Breastfeeding, Babies and Infants, Infant Formulas, Baby Foods, Highlights, Labeling and Labels (Product), Organic Foods and Products

Teenage Romance: Online Is Just Another Place to Flirt, Hang Out and Break Up

A new report suggests that teenagers integrate the digital world into their dating lives with little drama. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 01 2015 1:09 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, social media, smartphones, Computers and the Internet, Pew Research Center, Highlights

I Told the World We’d Raise an Only Child. I Was Wrong.

Four years ago, I declared that I was “one and done” when it came to children. Now my wife is pregnant. Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 11 2015 5:46 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights

Give Late Blooming Children the Time They Need

Stop rubber necking on the playground; childhood is not a race. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2015 11:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Parent-Teacher Conference

When Tragedy and Adolescence Clash, Helping Grieving Teenagers Cope

The reality of death and grief unfold differently for teenagers. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 21 2015 7:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, adolescence, Teenagers and Adolescence, Grief (Emotion), Death and Dying

Shelf, iPad, Bed Table: Unfinished Reading, October 2015

I'm halfway through more than half a dozen books. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 23 2015 8:33 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Books and Literature, Highlights, Slaughter, Anne-Marie, Reichl, Ruth, Shaefer, H Luke (1978- ), Edin, Kathryn, Nguyen, Bich Minh, Karr, Mary, Stewart, Amy N (1969- )

To Teach Children to Give, Tell Them How Much Your Family Has Been Given

At some point, your family was lucky enough to get help. Now, you help others. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 28 2015 8:18 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Personal Finances, Families and Family Life, Highlights, Volunteers and Community Service

Always the Victim, Rarely the Friend: How Do You Help a Child Find a Place to Fit In?

How do you help an 11-year-old who goes into every new situation expecting to be teased and mocked? Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 02 2015 8:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: advice

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