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Dad's a Romantic. Preschooler Son? Not So Much.

My 3-year-old son seemed captivated by a girl in the playground, but maybe I was the one who got carried away. Read More...

Published Mon, May 21 2012 1:46 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Fathers, Dads, preschoolers, Playgrounds, Love, Matt Richtel

How Can We Bring Trust Back to Childbirth?

The midwife Ina May Gaskin wins her clients' trust in a way that has become nearly impossible for most health care providers. Read More...

Published Wed, May 23 2012 2:33 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, home birth, Ina May Gaskin, midwife, birth, Samantha M. Shapiro

Math's Too Hard for a Parent's Help

Many parents would rather talk to their kids about sex and drugs than math and science. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 30 2009 7:30 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, school, Science, Homework, math

(Finally) Getting Some Sleep

An update on the mom who doesn't sleep because her toddler doesn't sleep. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 24 2011 1:19 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sleep, Sarah Vander Schaaff

Parenthood, Not Abortion, Linked to Mental Illness

A study of hundreds of thousands of women finds no link between abortion and depression. Giving birth, on the other hand ... Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 28 2011 8:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, abortion

Gender Identity in Kids

Where is the line between pushing your child and following his or her lead? Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 1:16 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Gender Stereotypes, gender, Sex

Should Doctors Wait Longer Before Intervening in Births?

A new study suggests that doctors may be intervening too soon during the second stage of labor. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 06 2014 12:13 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Saint Louis, Catherine, Highlights, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Paternity Leave’s Value Goes Beyond Dollars

Paid family leave programs, writes Nancy Folbre in Economix, could offer public validation of the value of care itself. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 10 2014 5:53 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

How Not to React When a Child’s News Surprises You

Michael Sam's father offers an excellent example of how not to respond to a child's surprising news — and a good opportunity to reflect on how you'd like to react. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 12 2014 10:14 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, football, homosexuality, Highlights, Sam, Michael (1990- ), National Football League

Do as I (Usually) Say, Not as I (Often) Do

Knowing the "right" ways to be a parent and a spouse, but forgetting once in awhile. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 15 2011 11:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, spousonomics

Miley's Father's Regrets

Are child stars destined for a fall? Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 17 2011 1:07 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, miley cyrus, child stars

Is It Too Late to Send Myself to Camp?

I'm almost sold on the benefits of summer camp for children, but I'm still not ready to make mine go. Read More...

Published Thu, May 31 2012 6:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, summer camp, independence, Daniel Fleshler, camp, Michael Thompson, sleep away camp, helicopter parent

How the ‘Trophy for Just Showing Up’ Is Earned

The participation trophy may be considered a sorry relic of the self-esteem movement. But to me, it represents a season of struggle. Read More...

Published Sun, Mar 02 2014 5:57 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Soccer, Divorce, Separations and Annulments, Highlights, Contests and Prizes

Raising, and Understanding, the Class Clown

Making people laugh makes my son feel good, and feeling good is better than feeling uncomfortable when you don't know what to do or how to do it. I know, because I do the same thing. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 05 2014 2:16 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights, Comedy and Humor

Queens of the Mom-Blog Kingdom

A look at the women who earn a living by living-out-loud. Read More...

Published Tue, Feb 22 2011 9:15 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Katie Allison Granju, Heather Armstrong, Amy Oztan, Heather Spohr, Mom bloggers, Ree Drummond

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