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Deciding Whether to Share a History of Child Abuse

There is no "right" way to decide whether to tell children about a parent's own abused childhood. But sharing similar histories can help inform a difficult decision. Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 05 2012 1:49 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, child abuse, Jerry Sandusky, parental quandary, child sexual abuse

Parents of Picky Eaters, It's Not Your Fault

No one knows for sure why some kids are picky eaters, but it isn't a result of poor parenting. Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 09 2012 9:18 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, food issues, picky eaters, diet, _featured, kids and food

Why We Should Watch More TV With Our Children

If I could watch "Three's Company" in the first grade, shouldn't I let my children share "The Big Bang Theory," risqué content and all? Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 11 2012 6:40 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Television, teenagers, screen time, Game of Thrones, children and television, inappropriate television, The Big Bang Theory

A Single Adoptive Mother — in 1937

In 1937, the editors of Ladies Home Journal published an essay, “I Just Adopted a Baby!” It was just another piece about the joys and challenges of family life — but this time, from the perspective of a single working parent. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 25 2014 5:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Adoptions, Writing and Writers, Highlights, Social Conditions and Trends, Ladies Home Journal

Breastfeeding and Sex: Is Latching On a Turn-Off?

Extended ***-feeding impacts the whole family. And I would argue that the impact on the father - and his sex life - is not good. Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 15 2012 4:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sex, divorce, marriage, nursing, breasts, Breastfeeding

A Boy Learns to Milk (and Becomes a Man?)

My culture provides few traditions for a boy's coming of age. So my husband and I came up with our own ritual: our man-child must learn to feed himself. Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 18 2012 6:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, Food, Jessica Lahey, coming of age

What Can I Do to #BringBackOurGirls?

Real action to help the kidnapped schoolgirls in Nigeria means continuing to financially support and push for change even after the issue has stopped trending on Twitter. Read More...

Published Tue, May 06 2014 3:38 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, terrorism, Women and Girls, Sex Crimes, Highlights, Boko Haram, Nigeria

One Word to Describe Your Mother

Katie Hafner, author of "Mother Daughter Me," asked people across the country to use "one word" to describe their mothers. Read More...

Published Fri, May 09 2014 6:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Mother's Day, Hafner, Katie, Highlights

Talking to Children About Their Disabilities, With Metaphors and Minecraft

Those of us who have kids with disabilities in our lives spend countless hours discussing them, yet, we rarely, if ever, talk directly to children themselves about their challenges. These conversations can be scarier for the grown-ups than they are for...

Published Tue, May 13 2014 11:54 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Autism, parenting, Disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Dyslexia, Asperger's Syndrome, Children and Childhood, Highlights

When Your Teenager Wants a Car: The Money Conversations

Four questions to ask before agreeing to let a teenager have a car and four possible approaches to paying for it. Read More...

Published Thu, May 15 2014 8:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Automobiles, Automobile Safety Features and Defects, Highlights, The Opposite of Spoiled, Ramsey, Dave

The Perfect Family

What is the ideal number and gender of children? Are two girls really the best? Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 07 2011 8:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sons, daughters, family size

How Does Tina Fey Juggle It All?

Not much better than the rest of us, it would seem. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 08 2011 3:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, curtis sittenfeld, tina fey, juggling

Including the Child with Special Needs In the Birthday Party

"Do you," asked C., "invite the child with special needs to your child's birthday party? Do you let your child decide?" Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 27 2012 12:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Special-needs, birthdays, parental quandary

Bloomberg's ***-Feeding Nudge — or Shove

Starting in September, nurses in New York City hospitals will need to sign out formula like medication and give parents a mandatory talk on why *** is best. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 12:46 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, formula, Breastfeeding, Bloomberg bans large soda sales, Bloomberg, alissa quart

When the Teacher Is Depressed

Teaching can be a stressful occupation, and yet there is comparatively little done to protect teachers’ well-being or consider the effect of a teachers’ emotional health on students. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 05 2014 9:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Mental Health and Disorders, Education (K-12), Teachers and School Employees, Depression (Mental), Paul, Annie Murphy, Brilliant

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