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A New Look at Overparenting

Less is more; hovering is dangerous. Do you worry that you are overparenting, or is all this hand-wringing merely a new outlet for the same obsessiveness? Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 19 2009 12:45 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Helicopter parents, parenting, Slow Parenting

The Genes of Our Fathers

Do you worry about the genes that have been passed to you from your parents and along to your children? Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 10:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Health, DNA, Cancer, genetics, genetic screening

Giving Thanks for Great-Grandparents

In a guest post, Larissa Kosmos writes about how she has become more keenly aware of the love of her grandparents, whom she made great-grandparents twice over. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 12:32 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest blog, family, Great Grandparents, Grandparents

Which Is Your Favorite Modern Love Column?

Why spend Valentine's Day Eve helping children with their classroom valentines when there's a good book at hand? Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 13 2014 2:25 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Valentine's Day, new york times, Books and Literature, Love (Emotion), Highlights, Waldman, Ayelet, Olen, Helaine

The Dog’s One Big Headache, but My Kids Adore Her

She's a 125-pound nervous, incontinent beast with a carpet-destroying digestive system, but I can't bring myself to find her another home. Read More...

Published Sun, Feb 16 2014 5:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Dogs, Highlights

This Kind of ‘Picky Eater’ is Made, Not Born

In six weeks, we were able to make changes to the habits of one 4-year-old "picky eater" that made mealtimes much more pleasant for his family. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 19 2014 6:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Food, Cooking and Cookbooks, Boston Children's Hospital, Highlights, Ludwig, David, The Picky Eater Project

Miscarriage, Superstition and the Jewish Baby Shower

After my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, I spent my second following every superstition in hopes of avoiding a repeat of my misfortune. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 21 2014 8:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Parties (Social), Jews and Judaism, Highlights

Considering a New G.M.O.: Baby

An F.D.A. panel will convene to consider a fertility procedure that genetically modifies a fertilized or unfertilized human egg. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 25 2014 12:18 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, infertility, Highlights, Genetics and Heredity, Mitochondria, Reproduction (Biological), Genetic Engineering

No Questions About I.V.F. in Israel

I had grown so used to the need to justify my choices about fertility treatments in the United States. In Israel, so many things were just assumed. Of course you want children. Of course! Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 11 2014 11:59 AM by Motherlode

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

5 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew: Your Children Can Do More Than You Think

Teachers have a different perspective on our children — one that can help us to see them differently. They're capable individuals, they don't need constant feedback, and they're learning from what we do (not what we say). Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 13 2014 8:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), Highlights, Parent-Teacher Conference

Please Don’t Call Me Mom

Perhaps these situations sound familiar. A nurse says to me, “Mom, how many hours does she sleep at night?” An activity leader: “Mom, pick-up is at 6.” A sales clerk: “Mom, do we need another size?” I’m not their mom. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 14 2014 12:47 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Highlights

Religious Preschool’s Appeal to the Secular Parent

My husband and I are both Jewish, but we're different kinds of Jewish. I thought a Jewish preschool would help connect our daughter to her culture. He had doubts. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 18 2014 7:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Jews and Judaism, Education (Pre-School), Preschool Admissions Diary, Synagogues

Does Texting at a Stop Sign Count?

Even teenagers who say they "don't text and drive" pull out the phone at every red light, and many of their parents do too. Should you ever touch the phone keyboard while the car is in drive? Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 19 2014 12:49 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

Practical Traveler's Tips for Summer Travel With Kids

Seven tips for easier family travel. Read More...

Published Fri, Jun 15 2012 8:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Two Fathers, Two Sons, Two Ball Games

Matt Richtel shares memories of his father, Joe Dimaggio, and the World Series in the Sports section. Read More...

Published Sat, Jun 16 2012 10:42 AM by Motherlode