October 2015 - Motherlode - The Network of Care

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 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

More than a Hundred Sleeps: A Father Deploys

“Thanksgiving? Christmas? My birthday? Valentine’s Day? Easter?” Her daddy will miss all of those. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2015 7:36 AM by Motherlode

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

Will Paid Family Leave Take the Debate Stage?

If the Democrats debate paid family leave, they could force the Republicans to follow. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2015 10:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Debates (Political), Work-Life Balance, Paid Time Off, Family Leaves, Highlights, Presidential Election of 2016

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

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

Hard Work Makes Children, and Families, Stronger

When families do tough jobs together, both kids and parents benefit. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2015 11:31 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Labor and Jobs, Families and Family Life, Highlights, Barns

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

What Does My Brain Tumor Mean for My Life as a Mother?

I don't want to pretend everything is going to be okay. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 06 2015 10:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Down syndrome, Brain Cancer, Highlights, Tumors

Parents Who Need Child Care Most Can’t Afford to Pay for It

Our children need to start saving now to pay for our grandchildren's child care. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 06 2015 9:21 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Child Care, parenting, Day Care Centers, Minimum Wage, Highlights

Seven Ways Parents Can Help 13-Year-Olds Start Their Social Media Lives Right

Start benignly, with Instagram, monitor their lurking, and do plenty of lurking yourself. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2015 5:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, social media, Twitter, Facebook Inc|FB|NASDAQ, Teenagers and Adolescence, Highlights, Facebook Inc, Twitter|TWTR|NYSE, Instagram Inc, CNN, Underwood, Marion, Braun, Betsy Brown

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

Pure Comfort and Joy in the Hospital, Delivered by Poodle

When the dogs visited, Owen wasn't the sick kid everyone was watching. He was a boy hugging a dog. Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 04 2015 2:46 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, hospitals, Dogs, Highlights, Seizures (Medical)

Dear Minecraft Villagers: I’m Worried About You.

My son considers you of less worth than a chicken, and kills you with impunity. That seems wrong. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 02 2015 9:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, This Is a Very Serious Topic, Microsoft Corp, Mojang AB, Minecraft (Video Game)

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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