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What Classic Picture Book Fills You With Dread?

I love classic picture books-except the ones that upset me so much that I can't read them. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 05 2012 11:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Books and Literature, Emotions, Rubin, Gretchen
To Elf or Not to Elf

We've never had, and don't plan to acquire, an "Elf on the Shelf". Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 06 2012 12:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Christmas, Children and Childhood, Blogs and Blogging (Internet)
In Defense of Child Bribery

Why wouldn't you bribe a child to do something that no one really wants to do in the first place? Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 11 2013 1:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, _featured, Children and Childhood, Feiler, Bruce, Hygiene and Cleanliness, Motivation and Incentive Programs
‘Dating’ Other Mothers

My two closest mom friends are moving out of state. I have to start dating again. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 12 2013 7:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Women and Girls, Friendship
The FaceTime Babysitter

FaceTime has become the "secret weapon” that allows relatives or friends to virtually babysit while parents get things done. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 18 2015 11:33 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Child Care, parenting, Babies and Infants, Mobile Applications, Highlights, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming
Not Loving Your Child

How do you help a mother who feels no love for her child? Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 9:27 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, Rebecca Abrams
Raccoon Parenting

Seems raccoon mothers use the same techniques on their young ones as human mothers. Read More...

Published Tue, Jun 08 2010 11:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized
Defining a Successful Parent

What should our measure of good parenting be? Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 19 2010 12:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Helicopter parents, Zvi Triger, Gaia Bernstein
Snapshots of Parenting A.D.H.D.

Consumer Reports released survey results of more than 900 parents whose children were diagnosed with the disorder. Read More...

Published Tue, Jul 20 2010 10:25 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, judith warner, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A Nanny Bill of Rights

New York could become the first state in the country to require new rights for nannies, housekeepers and other caregivers. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 09 2010 7:48 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, nannies, childcare
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

Filed under: Uncategorized, summer camp
Working Moms Are Fine for Kids

Researchers are telling mothers to relax Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 03 2010 1:47 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized
Is It Harder to Have a Child with Down Syndrome?

A mother's thoughts on what she has learned -- so far -- from her daughter. Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 21 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Down syndrome, amy julia becker
Parental Quandary Considered: Choosing a Child's Guardians

Choosing the legal guardian for your child in the event of your death is the right thing to do. I still haven't done it. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2012 4:20 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, wills, parental quandary, legal guardians
Is Asperger Syndrome a Social or Mental Health Disorder?

Would excluding Asperger syndrome from the definition of autism save children from a disabling diagnosis, or interfere with their ability to get services they need? Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2012 10:47 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, mental health, social skills, Asperger's Syndrome

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What Classic Picture Book Fills You With Dread?

To Elf or Not to Elf

In Defense of Child Bribery

‘Dating’ Other Mothers

The FaceTime Babysitter

Not Loving Your Child

Raccoon Parenting

Defining a Successful Parent

Snapshots of Parenting A.D.H.D.

A Nanny Bill of Rights

Summer Camp for Parents

Working Moms Are Fine for Kids

Is It Harder to Have a Child with Down Syndrome?

Parental Quandary Considered: Choosing a Child's Guardians

Is Asperger Syndrome a Social or Mental Health Disorder?