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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

The Predictability of Tantrums

Researchers just demonstrated the predictable arc of the temper tantrum, so why do we spend so much time worrying about them? Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 07 2011 1:27 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Helicopter parents, tantrums, Research, overparenting, Jenny Anderson, Katherine Ozment

A Shadow of Sex Abuse at Day Care

Josh Tyson writes in a guest blog today thatsome parents find they have more specific reasons to worry than others. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 02 2010 1:27 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, abuse, Josh Tyson

Children's Books You (Might) Hate

What children's picture books do you hate? Which ones do you love? Which ones would you rewrite, and how? Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 08 2010 11:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Love You Forever, The Runaway Bunny, children's picture books, The Giving Tree

What to Give the Teacher for the Holiday

It's teacher-gift-giving crunch time, but how much is too much - or not enough? And what do teachers really want? Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 12 2011 7:41 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, school, Holidays, gifts, teachers, holiday gifts

Does Blogging Make New Moms Happier?

A new study suggests that blogging makes new moms into happier moms - unlike other social media. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2012 10:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, New Baby, social media, blogging, transitions, Brandon McDaniel

Fleeing Lead Paint

When your home becomes a threat to your family. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 05 2010 8:31 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, lead poisoning, amy ettinger

Losing a Father

Do you ever stop needing, or wanting, your parents? Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 11:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, cleft lip, father's death, meera oliva

Parental Quandary: Lying to My In-Laws About Church

Once their toddler really starts talking, there will be no hiding the fact that this couple is less devout than his parents. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 13 2012 8:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Religion, in-laws, quandary

When Parents Can Opt Out of School Curriculum

New Hampshire's new state law allows parents to request an alternative curriculum for their children for any subject for any reason. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 17 2012 10:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, education, school, opting out, nickeled and dimed, Barbara Ehrenreich, curriculum, New Hampshire opt out law

Who Says American Parents Are Inferior?

I'm tired of all of the books claiming that American parents do a worse job than their foreign counterparts. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 06 2012 11:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, tiger mom, Bringing Up Bebe, Pamela Druckerman

The New Momism

Judith Warner explores the eagerness of female politicians to be identified as mothers. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 29 2010 8:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, judith warner, momism

Teaching Children How to Vote

When a secret ballot isn't really a secret. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 03 2010 10:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, secret ballot, voting, elections

Two Teachers Accused. All Teachers Dismissed.

Amid accusations of abuse against two teachers, a Los Angeles school removes them all. Is that how you would want your child's school to respond? Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 07 2012 8:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Schools, sex offenders, child sexual abuse, Miramonte Elementary School

Parental Quandary Considered: The Mooching Working Mother

When a fellow parent mooches child care, you can step up for the child - or step aside. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 09 2012 10:50 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, parental quandary, working mothers, working parents

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