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A Word Is as Good as a Hug

Mothers' words have healing powers, according to a study by the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Read More...

Published Thu, May 13 2010 9:26 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Stress, University of Wisconsin Madison
Ruined Stuff, Soured Friendships

Two articles in today's paper that might be of particular interest to Motherlode readers. Read More...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 10:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized
Parents of Young Adventurers

It seems every day we're treated to some story of the daring travels of children. Parents, where do you draw the lines? Read More...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 2:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized
Why Would Reading Is Fundamental Partner With McDonald’s?

The nonprofit organization hopes families who aren't in the habit of reading with children associate books with the relaxed atmosphere of McDonald's. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 01 2013 8:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), Books and Literature, Highlights, McDonald's Corporation, Reading Is Fundamental Inc, McDonald's Corporation|MCD|NYSE
Driving Your Children to Drink

The likelihood of heavy drinking by teenagers is linked to measures of parents' accountability and warmth. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 01 2010 10:15 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, alcohol
Raising a Child Who Is Not Like You

Six types of opposing parent-child personalities that clash more than mesh. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 06 2010 8:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Laura Flynn McCarthy
Proving You're a Good Parent

Liane Kupferberg Carter found herself explaining to a representative of the court that she was the best possible guardian for her son. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 08 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Liane Kupferberg Carter
Moving Your Family

The effects of moving on children can be both immediate and lifelong. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 12 2010 8:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized
The Idealized Birth

Are women past the burdensome fiction that there is an ideal way to give birth? Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 15 2010 10:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, childbirth
Are Fairy Tales Really for Children?

Do you read the original versions of fairy tales to your kids, or do you go for something with a little less bite? Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 28 2011 1:01 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, children's books, Books, Reading, fairy tales
Teaching Etiquette in the Age of the Evite

I'm trying to teach my 13-year-old son to be polite. In a Facebook and Evite world, this is no easy thing. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 30 2011 8:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Facebook, manners, Randye Hoder, evites, etiquette
How to Send Your Son Off to College, Again

The second time around, a mother remembers the first good-bye. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 26 2010 1:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, College
Little Boys and Violence

Is "play violence" something teachers should squash or encourage? Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 30 2010 11:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, preschool boys, violent play, toy guns
My 20 Years as a Dad Columnist

My children have spent most of their lives under my magnifying glass. This year I pulled it away. Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 01 2011 12:44 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Fathers, advice, safety, Fatherhood
Inattentional Deafness Disorder

That intently reading, video-game-playing or TV-watching child isn't ignoring you. Research shows she really doesn't hear you. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 05 2011 12:23 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Research, Reading, inattentional deafness, video games

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A Word Is as Good as a Hug

Ruined Stuff, Soured Friendships

Parents of Young Adventurers

Why Would Reading Is Fundamental Partner With McDonald’s?

Driving Your Children to Drink

Raising a Child Who Is Not Like You

Proving You're a Good Parent

Moving Your Family

The Idealized Birth

Are Fairy Tales Really for Children?

Teaching Etiquette in the Age of the Evite

How to Send Your Son Off to College, Again

Little Boys and Violence

My 20 Years as a Dad Columnist

Inattentional Deafness Disorder