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Modern Mother's Little Helpers

One mother wonders: "Why are women and mothers so stressed out, or depressed, or anxious?" Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 15 2010 8:08 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, prescriptions, O.C.D., A.D.H.D.

A Sunscreen Warning for Parents of Teenagers

A new study shows kids wear a whole lot less sunscreen once they hit the age when Mom and Dad stop slathering it on. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 23 2012 8:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, Research, middle school, Sunscreen

Want to Be a Good American Parent? Teach Self-Control

Two researchers say that no matter what your nationality, the science of parenting is clear: the development of self control is crucial. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 20 2012 6:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, amy chua, Bringing Up Bebe, Pamela Druckerman, Tiger Mother, Sam Wang, Sandra Aamodt, marshmallow experiment, self control

Parental Quandary: The Sex Offender Next Door

When the sheriff tells you your new neighbor is a sex offender, what do you tell your son and your friends? Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 20 2012 10:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: _featured, sex offenders, parental quandary, sex offender registry

How Tracy Mack-Askew, Chevrolet Vehicle Line Manager, Does It

A Detroit engineer, wife, student and mother to a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old uses the school's pre- and aftercare to make it all work. Read More...

Published Mon, May 20 2013 7:12 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Child Care, parenting, _featured, Children and Childhood, Work-Life Balance, How I Do It, General Motors, Chevrolet Division of General Motors Corp

Defining ‘Submissive’ in the Vocabulary of Women’s Choices

When I used the word "submissive" to describe my commitment to my family, I unleashed a tidal wave of fury. Read More...

Published Tue, May 14 2013 6:42 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Women and Girls, Work-Life Balance, Beck, Glenn, Reece, Gabrielle

Books to Give Your Mother (and Yourself)

Books to give and to get for Mother's Day. Read More...

Published Thu, May 09 2013 7:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Mother's Day, Books and Literature

Disney Junior Wins Preschool Viewers

Disney Junior beats out Nick Jr. in preschool cable ratings. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 01 2013 10:08 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Kindergarten ‘Redshirting’ Gets Tougher in N.Y.C., With Repercussions

In New York City, it just got a lot more difficult to hold a 5-year-old back from kindergarten for an extra year. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 02 2013 8:54 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Education (K-12), New York City, Education (Pre-School), Education Department (NYC)

When a Game of Catch Is All a Father Has Left

Sometimes a game of catch in a hospital courtyard is the best a father has to give, and sometimes it's all that matters. Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 16 2013 5:28 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Death and Dying

Winners: The Best Parenting Advice in Six Words

The winners in the "Best Parenting Advice in Six Words" contest include the funny, the practical and the sweet. Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2015 11:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights

Toddlers, Ants and Crumbs: Calling the Bug Lady

We have a toddler, we have crumbs and we have ants. Lots of ants. We suspect the Wensinks are becoming “that ant family” to our friends. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 14 2013 12:45 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Ants, Insects

The Price of Urban Family Living

After plugging our information into the Economic Policy Institute's budget calculator, I was stunned. The rent estimate was half what we pay, the grocery stipend looked like a typo, and the child-care cost was a fantasy. Read More...

Published Wed, Aug 07 2013 7:31 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Child Care, parenting, Children and Childhood, Budgets and Budgeting, Families and Family Life, Berkeley (Calif), Economic Policy Institute

For Boy Scouts’ Parents, a Chance to Weigh In on Ban on Gays

When the Scouts survey current members regarding their policies on gays and lesbians, will they get a useful result, or an "amen" from the choir? Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 12 2013 12:56 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Boy Scouts, homosexuality

Waiting on Line for Free Preschool

Want a year of free quality pre-school education? Get on line. Read More...

Published Fri, May 01 2015 7:48 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Child Care, parenting, Education (Pre-School), Highlights

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