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Some parents want their teenagers to put their phones down on vacation and connect with their families. But their teenagers might have a different, and valid, sense of what it means to be connected. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 1:43 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, social media, Teenagers and Adolescence, Highlights

A 6-Year-Old Shouldn’t Inherit a Stiff Upper Lip

My mother was sent away from her mother during the Blitz. She was expected to be stoic, and she expected the same from me. Now, I’m trying not to pass her dismissal of all fears on to my daughter. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 22 2014 9:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Grief (Emotion), Great Britain, Highlights, World War II (1939-45)

Back-to-School Blues

You know that moment in "A Visitor for Bear" when Bear realizes that as much as he likes his quiet routines, he likes having someone there to laugh at his jokes, too? My children went back to school this morning, and I felt that. Read More....

Published Wed, Aug 27 2014 8:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Seasons and Months, Highlights, Autumn (Season)

13, and Surviving in the Woods on Squirrel Pizza

The 20-something mastermind behind my son's outdoor survival program presented parents with no medical forms or really any assurances for our children’s safety. Yet my son has never been hurt any worse than he has playing with friends in our finished...

Published Fri, Aug 29 2014 9:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Camps and Camping, Highlights

Weekly Reader: Organics, Epigenetics and a Wish List for Doctors

"Falling Down the Rabbit Hole of Why," "Why Fathers Really Matter," the house rules of the White House and other stuff you might have missed this week. Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 12 2012 8:45 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, Special-needs, older fathers autism, organic food, weekly reader, epigenetics

Going to School on Rosh Hashana

His parents never went to school on Rosh Hashana while living under their parents' roofs. But their son, a man according to Jewish law, is determined to go on the High Holy Days. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 14 2012 8:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Religion, jewish holidays, Rosh Hashana

Ta-dah! We Built You a Hut

Every year, while others are mapping out their jack-o'-lantern carvings or dusting off boxes of Christmas decorations in the attic, we are building a hut for Sukkot. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 10 2014 7:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Jews and Judaism, Highlights

The ‘Save the Princess’ Message Hurts Boys, Too

Do all princes just sort of wander around, hoping for a dragon to slay and a damsel in distress to kiss? What if they are not the rescuing type? What if they are scared of the dragon? Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 13 2014 8:08 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, fairy tales, Women and Girls, Men and Boys, Highlights

My Son, the Live Peanut Allergy Science Experiment

Our son is allergic to peanuts, and medically-supervised experimentation—a byproduct of desperation, and fear—is the best we have to offer him. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 14 2014 1:36 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, allergies, Highlights, Peanuts, Clinical Trials

The Mid-Semester Organization Regroup

An inspection of a fifth grader's backpack shows that student organization is a work in progress. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 16 2014 7:15 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Parent-Teacher Conference

Family Dinners for a Complicated Week

This week features a lot of moving parts at our house, and dinner will not be the focus. But it still has to be planned and provided, even if not necessarily cooked. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 17 2014 12:35 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Cooking and Cookbooks, Dinnerlode

Quandary: Books for Readers Whose Skills Lag Behind Their Age

Looking for books and strategies to help a behind-the-curve reader find books that interest her, and encourage her to read and improve. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 20 2014 9:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Books and Literature, Comic Books and Strips, Highlights

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