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Mom Wakes, Dad Sleeps

Another study confirms why you are so tired. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 16 2011 12:54 PM by Motherlode

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

Raising, and Understanding, the Class Clown

Making people laugh makes my son feel good, and feeling good is better than feeling uncomfortable when you don't know what to do or how to do it. I know, because I do the same thing. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 05 2014 2:16 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights, Comedy and Humor

A Daughter, Her Dad, and the Debate Over Pricey Teen Volunteer Trips

Pippa Biddle, a 21-year-old who has gone on many international volunteer trips, thinks most of them are a waste of time. Should parents let their own teenagers go? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 06 2014 6:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Highlights, The Opposite of Spoiled, Private and Sectarian Schools, Miss Porter's School, Volunteers and Community Service, Salwen, Kevin

Recipes for Kids: Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

It’s a Mexican grilled cheese sandwich, with tortillas instead of bread. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 02 2014 9:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Cooking and Cookbooks, ChopChop Cooking

9 Novels Both Girls and Boys Can Love

Tired of "boy books" and "girl books?" Nine books (or series) that both the boys and girls in my family have enjoyed. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 02 2014 11:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: gender, parenting, Women and Girls, Books and Literature, Highlights

Research on Children and Math: Underestimated and Unchallenged

New research suggests that kindergarteners are capable of learning more advanced math concepts than are offered in most classrooms. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 03 2014 7:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Education (Pre-School), Highlights, Mathematics, Brilliant

The Decision: One Child, One School

Parents are notoriously anxious yet clueless with their first child. With the preschool decision, I felt additional pressure because after a recent ectopic pregnancy, it looks as if Zee will be our only child. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2014 7:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), Families and Family Life, Anxiety and Stress, Education (Pre-School), Manhattan (NYC), Preschool Admissions Diary

Talking to Kids About Divorce

How to tell children about other families' problems. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 05 2011 7:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce

Imagine No Possessions, and No Moving Van, Too

Were we really going to spend $6,500 to move a bunch of plastic and cardboard, a worn couch and IKEA shelves? Read More...

Published Tue, May 20 2014 7:32 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Moving and Moving Industry, Highlights

A Big Pile of Fantastic Ideas to Get Kids Outside Making and Doing This Summer

A different kind of summer reading: books and project links to inspire children to head outside and make, do and create. Read More...

Published Thu, May 22 2014 8:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Books and Literature, Highlights, Parent-Teacher Conference, Glenn, Joshua, Exploratorium, Larsen, Elizabeth Foy, Tulley, Gever, Treehouses, Tools, Lang, David

Gay Couples Face Pressure to Become Parents

Support for same-sex couples now increasingly includes the expectation that they will have children. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 10 2012 11:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gay parents

What Children Really Need for 'Back to School'

A real list of "back-to-school supplies" includes concentrating less on pencils and sneakers, and more on ways for parents to ensure that their children are ready for more than just another year of school. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 27 2012 1:45 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Helicopter parents, College, back-to-school, back to school 2012

The Surprising Value of Journaling an Ordinary Day

If you keep a journal, it's not the record of the momentous events that will bring you the most pleasure later. It's the little things. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 07 2014 11:26 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights, Diaries

More Boys Than Girls in Class?

Are skewed ratios in elementary school always a bad thing? Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 09 2011 9:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, redshirting, elementary school

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