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Parenting in the Side-View Mirror

Forty-nine percent of respondents in a survey said they did not feel they had the skills necessary to be their child's driving instructor. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 28 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, Driving

When Children Harm Themselves

Lessons from the childhood and parenthood of the swimmer Amanda Beard. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 02 2010 10:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Amanda Beard

Summer Camp for Parents

Having your children disappear for weeks to months can be freeing and fun. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 04 2010 12:10 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, summer camp

Are Your Kids at Risk From Vaccine Exemptions?

Parents who believe in vaccination need to push back against easy - but dangerous - exemptions for those who don't. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 29 2011 11:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, vaccines

Second Thoughts About Parenting

Realizing your children aren't perfect -- because they take after you. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 25 2010 8:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, divorce, parenting doubts, Alison Patton, seven-year-itch

Dating, With Autism

A mother of a son with autism wonders about how to help him navigate the world of women. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 27 2010 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, Autism, Laura Shumaker, autism and dating

More Children Need a Free Breakfast, Lunch - and Dinner

The moribund economy has driven many middle-class families to apply for school lunch subsidies for the first time. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 30 2011 6:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, children, school lunch, Economy

Parental Quandary: The Broken iPod

An ethical quandary for parents: when another child accidentally breaks your child's expensive gadget. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 02 2011 12:19 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Teens, gifts, parental quandary, ethics, iPod

Should Lego Be Gender-Free — or Just Less Complicated?

I don't exactly regret my initial enthusiasm for Lego Friends. But I do regret my willingness to overlook the doggedness of marketers. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 03 2012 9:14 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Gender Stereotypes, toys, Peggy Orenstein, Lego

How Many Choices for Dinner?

A single dad can put three different entrees on the table in less than an hour. But should he? Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 27 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, spuds crawford, victor crawford, dinnertime, picky eaters

Craving a Baby at 50

Is Bonnie Bernstein the only woman who feels this way? Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 30 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, bonnie bernstein, pregnant at 50

Clashing With College Children Over Holiday Break

There are many tears when you drop your child off at college. But parents do not cry when their children go back to school in January after a month at home. We are relieved. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 05 2012 8:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, College, Holidays, college students

'Toxic Stress' Can Harm Children for Life

The lack of a comforting, stable, protective adult presence in early childhood can lead to lifelong problems. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 09 2012 8:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Toddlers, Research, Stress, babies, toxic stress. infants, policy

Want to Be a Good American Parent? Teach Self-Control

Two researchers say that no matter what your nationality, the science of parenting is clear: the development of self control is crucial. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 20 2012 6:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, amy chua, Bringing Up Bebe, Pamela Druckerman, Tiger Mother, Sam Wang, Sandra Aamodt, marshmallow experiment, self control

No More Eating in the Car!

When did feeding children in the car become a necessity - and how can I make it stop? Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 21 2012 10:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, long car trips, cars, family cars, snacking, eating in the car

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