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Many women, like me, are stepping onto a big emotional roller coaster at the same time that our children are reaching the emotional tilt-a-whirl that comes with being a teenager. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 26 2013 6:31 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, _featured, Women and Girls, Menopause

My Son’s Grades Are Too High

When my son fails in school, his teachers fail him by failing to name it. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 9:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Education (K-12), Teachers and School Employees

The Complicated Calculus of Real Estate and Education in NYC

The lengths families in New York City go to to get their child into the neighborhood school. Read More...

Published Fri, May 03 2013 9:48 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Becoming Foster Parents, a Moment at a Time

Our baby fever was gone, but we knew we weren't done. Read More...

Published Tue, May 05 2015 5:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, foster care, Children and Childhood, Adoptions, Foster Parent Diary

‘Hey, Who Plays the Cello?’ The Impact of an Unexpected Role Model

"I play every day, just for myself." A party guest changes the way a child sees music. Read More...

Published Thu, May 07 2015 10:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Music, Highlights, Cellos

Self-Blame Still Common After Miscarriage

Miscarriages aren’t rare, and they’re rarely preventable. Read More...

Published Mon, May 11 2015 2:46 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Research, Miscarriages, Highlights, Zev Williams, Obstetrics & Gynecology (Journal)

Losing Our Religion: So What Do We Teach Our Children?

Sitting on the religious fence is harder when your children want to know what you really believe. Read More...

Published Wed, May 13 2015 1:14 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Religion and Belief, Highlights

Penguins With Parent Problems No. 3: Go Ahead, Lick the Cart

A Random Penguin to brighten your day. Read More...

Published Fri, May 15 2015 8:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Comedy and Humor, Penguins with Parent Problems

Weaned: A BIttersweet Victory

After several colds, two bouts of pinkeye, thrush and mastitis, and more restless nights than I cared to count, I decided that it was time for us to stop ***-feeding. Read More...

Published Mon, May 06 2013 9:47 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Breastfeeding, Babies and Infants

What I Learned (Too Late) About Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs

Knowing what I know now, I see Zeke was using all his best dog language to tell us he was afraid, annoyed, maybe even in pain. Read More...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2013 10:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Pets, _featured, Children and Childhood, Essays, Animals, Dogs

Five Key Parenting Lessons from ‘Game of Thrones’

Let it not be said that "Game of Thrones" holds no educational value: helpful lessons in how not to parent from the Starks and the Lancasters. Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 09 2013 3:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Television, parenting, _featured, Families and Family Life, Game of Thrones (TV Program), Martin, George R R

What's the Best Age to Have Children?

A study published yesterday in the journal Autism Research suggests that an intricate equation may exist between autism in children and the age of both the mother and father. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 09 2010 11:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism

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