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Why Children Need More Chores

If you knew someone would do all of your laundry and dishes, wouldn't you let them? Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 13 2012 1:16 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Chores, Helicopter parents, independence, dependent kids

Quandary Considered: Pregnant, With a Job Interview

Should the pregnant job applicant tell all? Readers, who've been on both sides of the interview table, say no. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 15 2012 10:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, working mothers, pregancy discrimination

Childhood: 940 Saturdays, and You're Done

There are 940 Saturdays between when a child is born, and when she turns 18. So, what are you doing this weekend? Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 16 2012 1:31 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, advice, time, Books, Harley Rotbart

Debunking Sugar-Consumption Myths

Think the added sugars our children consume come from soft drinks, school lunches and vending machines? Think again. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 20 2012 8:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Food, snacks, sugar, soft drinks, juice, eating

Joyce Maynard Announces Failure of Her Adoptive Family

In 2010, Joyce Maynard adopted two young girls from Ethiopia. But not every story of adoption has the happy ending we expect. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 04 2012 9:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Adoption, Joyce Maynard, disruption

When Cancer 'Boomerangs' the Adult Child

23-year-old Suleika Jaouad is chronicling her experiences as a young adult with cancer, and in the background, her mother experiences a different kind of loss. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 06 2012 7:28 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Cancer, adult children, illness, the Well, Suleika Jaouad

Preparing Children and Teens for a Tough Tick Season

In a heavy tick season, children and teenagers need to know how to protect themselves. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 09 2012 9:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, ticks, spring cleaning, Lyme Disease

Teenage Birthrates Drop to Record Low

The rates vary tremendously from state to state. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 11 2012 11:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, Pregnancy, teen pregnancy, teen sex, Teenage Pregnancy

Why French Parents Are Superior (in One Way)

American children are three times more likely to be overweight than French kids, because we don't teach our children how to eat. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2012 7:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Food, picky eaters, kids and food, junk food, Food/Weight, childhood obesity, french parents, foo school lunch, Karen Le Billon

In N.Y.C., Tutoring Intensifies in Race to Middle School

More and more fourth- and fifth-graders in New York City are being tutored for their standardized tests. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 16 2012 8:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, middle school, testing, standardized tests

Neanderdad and Santa

Wishing you a happy holiday. May none of your Santas be scary. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 23 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Christmas

Looking Back on a Year of Parenting

Updates on Motherlode posts from 2010 Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 30 2010 8:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Vermont Weighs Ending Vaccine Exemption

Vermont lawmakers debate ending its philosophical exemption to school and day care vaccination requirements. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 12:25 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, vaccination, philosophical exemption, vaccine, Vermont

Childhood Obesity Leads to Unnecessary Surgeries

A pediatric surgeon sees the parents of obese children opting for the quick symptom fix of gallbladder surgery over the slow, difficult route of lifestyle change. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 25 2012 7:26 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, diet, surgery, pediatrician, childhood obesity, gallbladder surgery, Dr. Kate, Catherine Musemeche

(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 26 2012 11:54 AM by Motherlode

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

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