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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

Does Heavy Media Use Make Girls Less Happy?

A Web survey finds that the more time 8- to 12-year-old girls say they spend online, the less happy they say they are. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 27 2012 12:05 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, Technology, social media, Girls, Facebook, tweens

My Son, Not Myself

A father admits that it hurts to know his son won't follow in his college footsteps. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 20 2010 7:03 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, college admissions, The Choice, dave marcus

Should an 8-Year-Old Watch 'Glee'?

Entertainment, in all forms, continues to push the envelope. But when should the parents switch off the television set? Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 8:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, dianna agron, glee, lea michele, cory monteith

Allowing Children, of All Ages, to Choose

One mother's views on being involved, but not intrusive. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 27 2010 1:02 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, learning to let go, caitlin hamilton summie, intrusive parenting

Accommodating Pregnant Women at Work

A gap in the law means employers aren't required to accommodate pregnant women. A proposed bill in New York State would change that. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 31 2012 12:03 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, Disabilities, working mothers, ADA

Should We Regulate Sugar?

Dr. Robert Lustig and his co-authors call on the government to class sugar with tobacco and alcohol. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 01 2012 12:15 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sugar, regulate sugar, high fructose corn syrup, childhood one, Robert Lustig, HCFS

Parental Quandary: The Mooching Working Mother

The single working mother of a friend of A.'s daughter asked for a little help with her child care, but a little quickly turned into a lot. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 03 2012 5:18 PM by Motherlode

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

(Virtual) Same-Sex Adoption

How do videogames portray homosexuality? Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 22 2010 1:56 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Fable III, homosexuality in video games, same sex adoption

Similar Genes, Different Personalities

Scientists study why siblings are so different. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 24 2010 1:02 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Siblings

Cures for a Dawdling Child?

A mother needs advice about a five-year-old who just can't get out the door on time. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 30 2010 8:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, school, dawdling

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