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Letters to a Father

A son shares his hopes and doubts. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 18 2010 2:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Fathers, letters
Sleep-Away Separation Pains

Is separation anxiety after sending kids to camp a modern problem, related to "helicopter parenting"? Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 22 2010 10:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, summer camp
Children Dying in Hot Cars

It is that time of year again when reports come in from around the country of children dying of hyperthermia, locked in sweltering cars. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 25 2010 7:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, hyperthermia
Quality Bedtime

What works at bedtime at your house? Do things go more smoothly when you are less stressed? Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 29 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sleep
All Vacations Must End

Neanderdad and his family, driving home on fumes. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Neanderdad, Garrett Rice, vacation
Helping a Toddler Grieve

A mother wonders how to help her two-year-old daughter understand that Daddy has died. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 19 2010 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, death, grief, daniel cho, toddler, julia cho, widow
A Holiday Crash Course in Manners

A last-minute plan to polish up my kids' manners before the big day. Chew with your mouth closed, no bathroom jokes, and always, always say thank you. Even for socks. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 23 2011 7:26 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Holidays, family dinner, Cindy Post Senning, manners
Parental Quandary: After a Divorce, Who Gets the Children for the Holidays?

Should a stepmother and her husband fight to see his children on the holidays, or should they let it go? Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 23 2011 8:42 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, custody, divorce, step-children, stepfamilies, parental quandary, holiday
New Vocabulary for Parents

Melissa Sher created a Web site to expand the vocabulary (and share the down-the-rabbit-hole disequilibrium) of parenting. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 21 2010 8:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized
The Power of the Pocketbook

Are you more moved to buy when an ad shows girls who are powerful, rather than girls who are pouty and pink? Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 24 2010 7:28 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, advertising, Peggy Orenstein
Why Books Are Better than e-Books for Children

An expert in childhood literacy suggests that when we read with our kids from e-readers, we may be be impeding their ability to learn. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 28 2011 8:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, Books, iPad, Reading
Parental Quandary: Should You Bring a Child to an Adult Party?

The baby sitter canceled! Can we bring our 18-month-old to your fancy New Year's Eve party? Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 30 2011 4:37 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Toddlers, Holidays, parental quandary, parties
*** Feeding and Weight Loss

An ad promoting *** feeding looks a lot like an ad for NutriSystem. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 20 2010 8:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Breast Cancer, breast feeding and weight, breast feeding, Lauren Feeney
Calling Mr. Mom

Does the empowerment of women now rest with empowering men? Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 21 2010 1:59 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, joan williams, empowerment, women's equality
Personalities of Illness

Each family member has a particular personality when sick. Most of them aren't pretty. So go get your flu shot. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 2:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, flu shot

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Letters to a Father

Sleep-Away Separation Pains

Children Dying in Hot Cars

Quality Bedtime

All Vacations Must End

Helping a Toddler Grieve

A Holiday Crash Course in Manners

Parental Quandary: After a Divorce, Who Gets the Children for the Holidays?

New Vocabulary for Parents

The Power of the Pocketbook

Why Books Are Better than e-Books for Children

Parental Quandary: Should You Bring a Child to an Adult Party?

*** Feeding and Weight Loss

Calling Mr. Mom

Personalities of Illness