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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

Raising the 9/11 Generation

What to tell the children when there are no words? Read More...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 8:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Fears, terrorism

The No Longer Reluctant Sperm Donor

When my friends Tori and Kelly first asked me to be their sperm donor, I was reluctant. But I quickly became fully invested in their process, and far more aware of how widespread infertility is. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 08 2014 11:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, Artificial Insemination, Highlights, Sperm, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Sperm Donor Diary

One Lucky Prince

Yes, she gets to be a princess. But even better, he gets to marry HER. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 28 2011 8:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, princesses, Lisa T. McElroy, royal wedding

‘All My Friends Are White’

My son is black, but I’m not. Neither is his mother. We live in Singapore, where we don't have that many friends of any color. I wish I had friends to give my son, but I don't. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 11 2014 7:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Race and Ethnicity, Adoptions, Highlights, Singapore

Three Generations, One Home, One Unavoidable Future

Does sharing a home with your parents or in-laws also mean spending more time thinking about death? Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 03 2014 1:18 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights

Weekly Quandary: Children With a Single Focus

A parent asks: My 6-year-old gets very passionate about certain topics and tends to focus only on those topics. Should I try really hard to strike more of a balance? Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 08 2014 9:36 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, advice, Highlights

Lackeys of Youth Soccer, That ‘Arrogant’ Sport

Outside the United States, soccer is a working-class sport. Our club charges $2,200 per child per year. Read More...

Published Sun, May 04 2014 6:54 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Soccer, Children and Childhood, Highlights, Scholarships and Fellowships

Eight Tips for Parents Who Have Saved Nothing for College

Plenty of parents don't manage to set aside money, but that doesn't mean their children will be shut out of degrees from great schools. Read More...

Published Thu, May 01 2014 7:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Colleges and Universities, Admissions Standards, The Opposite of Spoiled, Savings, Community Colleges, Financial Aid (Education)

Feeding Teenagers: The Days of Control Are Gone

I went from getting toddlers to sit still for a 15-minute dinner to texting teenagers to make sure they joined us at the table, and from encouraging them to try new foods to taming their newfound food freedom. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 02 2014 7:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Food, Teenagers and Adolescence, Diet and Nutrition, Highlights

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

Is This Baby a Boy or Girl?

Keeping four-month-old Storm's sex a secret. Read More...

Published Tue, May 24 2011 11:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, Sex

When Audio Books Do and Don't Count for School

Can a student use an audio book for a school assignment? It depends on the reason the book or reading was assigned. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 07 2012 9:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Books, Reading, does listening to an audio book count as reading, audio books

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

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