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When to Worry if a Child Has Too Few Words

Every pediatrician knows the frustration of trying to quantify the speech and language skills of a screaming toddler. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 09 2010 7:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Language

Does Pregnancy Affect Memory?

Did you lose your memory when you were pregnant? Have you regained it yet? Does research showing otherwise make you feel better or worse? Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 11 2010 9:19 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, memory

Congolese Children, Adopted Years Ago, May Soon Be Permitted to Travel to New Homes

At least 12 children have died during the Democratic Republic of Congo's years-long suspension of their exit permits. Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 22 2015 9:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Adoptions, Orphans and Orphanages, United States International Relations, Highlights, Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations

A Baby’s Adoption, Finalized

After a six month waiting person, Joel Keller and his wife finalize their adoption of baby Evy. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 28 2015 7:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Babies and Infants, Adoptions, Adoption Journal

Picky Eating in Children Linked to Anxiety, Depression and A.D.H.D.

In some children, finicky eating habits may be part of a more complicated psychological story. Read More...

Published Sun, Aug 02 2015 9:02 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, Food, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Anxiety and Stress, Highlights

Teenagers Leading Happy, Connected Lives Online

A Pew Foundation report finds that teenagers use online connections to strengthen old friendships and build new ones. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 06 2015 7:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Research, social media, Teenagers and Adolescence, Friendship, Computer and Video Games, Computers and the Internet, Highlights

Embarrassed by Coupons, but Learning How to Save to Splurge

My youngest child used to stand near other adults on line when the complaints began, as if he was with another, less-troublesome shopper. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 10 2015 2:47 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Shopping and Retail, Highlights, Coupons

Lice, and a Buzz Cut for Camp

I'm the parent who chooses life and a buzz cut over endless hours with the fancy nit comb — even when the hair is my own. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 27 2013 6:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Lice, Camps and Camping, Hair

Are Your Children Using Snapchat?

The Snapchat photo-sharing service is meant for those over 13, but many users are younger, and few will be satisfied with a neutered version of the app. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 02 2013 9:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Photography, Children and Childhood, Teenagers and Adolescence, Computers and the Internet, Mobile Applications

Generic Pain Relievers Work. So Why Do I Buy Name Brands for My Children?

If the generic pain reliever offers grape and cherry and my child will only swallow bubble gum, I’m shelling out for whatever does the trick. Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 05 2013 11:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Generic Brands and Products, Pain-Relieving Drugs

Mother's Next Act: Broadway

Any mother struggling to create a second act after the children have grown will be inspired by Susan Dominus's Big City column today about Maddie Corman. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 02 2010 12:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

I Told the World We’d Raise an Only Child. I Was Wrong.

Four years ago, I declared that I was “one and done” when it came to children. Now my wife is pregnant. Read More...

Published Sun, Oct 11 2015 5:46 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights

Give Late Blooming Children the Time They Need

Stop rubber necking on the playground; childhood is not a race. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2015 11:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Parent-Teacher Conference

When Tragedy and Adolescence Clash, Helping Grieving Teenagers Cope

The reality of death and grief unfold differently for teenagers. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 21 2015 7:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, adolescence, Teenagers and Adolescence, Grief (Emotion), Death and Dying

Shelf, iPad, Bed Table: Unfinished Reading, October 2015

I'm halfway through more than half a dozen books. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 23 2015 8:33 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Books and Literature, Highlights, Slaughter, Anne-Marie, Reichl, Ruth, Shaefer, H Luke (1978- ), Edin, Kathryn, Nguyen, Bich Minh, Karr, Mary, Stewart, Amy N (1969- )

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