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Schools With No Playgrounds Teach Kids Not to Play

When we provide our children with no time or space to play, first graders play anyway. By third grade, in some places, they think they know better. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 10 2014 9:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Playgrounds, poverty, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), Highlights, Louisiana State University

When Elite Parents Dominate Volunteers, Children Lose

I grew up poor, and I've tried to speak up for the students in my daughter's schools who don't eat sushi and can't afford cheerleading. Mostly, I've failed. Read More...

Published Sun, Jan 01 2014 5:00 AM by Motherlode

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

How Children Subsidize 'Low, Low Prices'

Adolescents from households headed by a low-income worker are more likely to drop out of school, to be obese, and to take on adult roles too young. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2012 6:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, parenting, poverty, Children and Childhood, Labor and Jobs, Wages and Salaries, Workplace Environment

How Not to Be a Helicopter Parent: Volunteer

What happened after I convinced myself that staying home to badger my child 24/7 would improve his chances in life: I realized my energies could be better spent in not driving him nuts. Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 08 2012 4:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, school volunteers, poverty, Madeline Levine, Medicaid, Children's Defense Fund, volunteering

WIC Works, But Enrollment Is Down

Families participating in WIC have better odds of good mental and physical health - but complex requirements and lack of outreach may mean fewer women participate. Read More...

Published Thu, May 05 2012 11:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, poverty, childhood obesity, childhood poverty, WIC

(Don't) Take Your Children to Work Day

It's Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day. But are we taking the wrong children to see the wrong jobs? Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2012 11:54 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, poverty, working parents, take your daughters and sons to work day, jobs, career

More Children Living (and Lacking) in High-Poverty Areas

Newly released statistics about children living in high-poverty areas show little positive change-another instance of "Groundhog Day" in writing about family, parenting and policy. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2012 2:05 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, poverty, low income families, childhood poverty, Annie E. Casey Foundation

Should We 'Occupy' Education?

What do we need to do to elevate the school performance of poor children? Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 12 2011 12:19 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Schools, poverty, Occupy Wall Street, child poverty

Losing the Family Car

A guest post by Corbyn Hanson Hightower, whose earlier post about dumpster diving to feed her family struck a chord with readers. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 10 2011 12:05 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, recession, poverty

Are Poor Parents Poorer at Parenting?

A focus on what low-income parents are doing right. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 09 2011 9:36 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, education, poverty

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