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Parents of Picky Eaters, It's Not Your Fault

No one knows for sure why some kids are picky eaters, but it isn't a result of poor parenting. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 09 2012 9:18 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, food issues, picky eaters, diet, _featured, kids and food

Are Sleepless Parents More Creative?

Is it possible that there's at least one upshot to the sleeplessness that comes with being a parent? Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 1:43 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest blog, Sleep, creativity

Donor Siblings, and a New Kind of Family

Last month I posted eight words to the Donor Sibling Registry: Girl born October 2008. Boy born May 2010. Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 01 2012 4:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, infertility, egg donor, sperm donation

Should You Leave an Unprofessional, but Loved, Day Care Center?

What if the children love the day care center, but the parents -- for a good reason -- don't? Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 13 2012 1:03 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, preschool, parental quandary, day care

Could You Spend Summer (More) Smartphone Free?

Would you (and your children) enjoy your summer more if you used your smartphone less? Read More...

Published Fri, May 25 2012 11:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, cellphones, smartphones, unplugging

Diaper Duty, Divided and Decided: Sign Here.

Would a signed agreement designating which parent is in charge of which homework help? Read More...

Published Fri, May 25 2012 1:18 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce, relationships, contracts, parenting contracts

Because of Katie, Children With Severe Disabilities Can Live at Home

Most Americans have never heard of Katie Beckett. But because her mother persuaded Ronald Reagan to waive Medicaid rules on her behalf, my severely disabled son can be raised at home. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 7:17 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, Disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act, Medicaid, caregivers, Katie Beckett

Amid Million Dollar PTAs, a School Fights to Keep Its Library

Try raising $40K annually to keep your school library: "Our families are tapped out. I just don't see how we can sustain this frantic pace." Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 04 2012 7:36 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Schools, segregation, socio-economic diversity, school funding, diversity

The Latest on Swine Flu, and More

A roundup of news relevant to parenting and children. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 12 2009 1:23 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, flu vaccine, home schooling, Health, Travel, Swine flu, H1N1

Waiting for Disney’s First ***, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Teenager

Whenever a teen crush plot line is enacted on any of the many teen sitcom programs designed for maximum pre-teen appeal, the path to true love may take many agonizing twists and turns, but the "love" will be straight every time. Read More.....

Published Thu, Feb 27 2014 10:08 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Television, parenting, homosexuality, Teenagers and Adolescence, Walt Disney Company, Highlights

How the ‘Trophy for Just Showing Up’ Is Earned

The participation trophy may be considered a sorry relic of the self-esteem movement. But to me, it represents a season of struggle. Read More...

Published Sun, Mar 02 2014 5:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Highlights, Contests and Prizes

Becoming a New Father, Slowly

My wife was never more needed by our son than on that first day, but as a new dad, I'm needed more all the time. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 13 2012 11:17 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, New Baby, Dads, newborns, Father's Day, Father's Day 2012

Teenagers Postpone Learning to Drive, and That’s Not Good

Many parents and experts encourage teenagers to postpone driving lessons until they're older. I disagree. The way new drivers get to be good drivers is by driving. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 04 2013 9:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, drivers licenses, Teenagers and Adolescence, Traffic Accidents and Safety, Highlights, Los Angeles (Calif), Drivers Education

My I.V.F. Education

I never wanted to be one of those women who questioned everything her doctor did, but maybe it was time to get on top of my fertility. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 10 2013 8:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, Highlights, Fertility Diary

When a Child Does Not Sleep

A mother collapses, and finally tries to find a middle path. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 10:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sleep, Sarah Vander Schaaff

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