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Introducing Motherlode’s New Artist-In-Residence: Abigail Gray Swartz

Welcome Abigail Gray Swartz to the Artist-in-Residence role on Motherlode. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 06 2015 7:12 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, art, Highlights

How Not to Be ‘That’ Sports Parent

If your child can tell you're unhappy during the game, you're doing it wrong. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 05 2015 1:22 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Athletics and Sports, Highlights, Games

Live Chat About Finding That ‘Sweet Spot’ in Life and Work

Join me and "The Sweet Spot" author Christine Carter for a live chat about finding your groove at home and work on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 1:00-2:00 Eastern. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 05 2015 12:06 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Work-Life Balance, Highlights

Teenagers, Dealing With Addiction, on What Might Have Helped

Students in a rehab program answer the question, “Was there anything that anyone could have said to you that would have affected your drug use?" Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 05 2015 6:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Marijuana, Teenagers and Adolescence, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse and Traffic, Highlights, Therapy and Rehabilitation, Addiction (Psychology)

Shelf, iPad, Bed Table: Reading, February 2015

What I bought, what I read, what I thought I'd read and what I put down and never picked back up this February. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 04 2015 1:53 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Writing and Writers, Highlights

Letting Children Take Risks: When Does It Make You a Risky Parent?

A group of strangers in a suburban Maryland car repair place come together to condemn a verdict against being a free-range parent. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 04 2015 6:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights, Child Abuse and Neglect, Maryland

An Improved Vaccination Against a Virus — and Some Cancers

"A possible side effect of not getting the vaccine is cancer, and it's far more common than any side effects of the shots." Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 03 2015 11:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Teenagers and Adolescence, Vaccination and Immunization, Highlights, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Gardasil (Vaccine)

Developing Baby, Developing Dad

I'm fascinated with babies, especially mine. And I'm fascinated by how much my life had to change before I could appreciate them. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 03 2015 8:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Babies and Infants, Adoptions, Premature Babies, Adoption Journal

‘My Friend Has a Son Who Is Autistic’

At first, I didn’t get that the clumsy idle talk was an attempt at showing compassion. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 02 2015 11:37 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Autism, parenting, Friendship, Highlights, Adaptive Parenting

Why Schools Should Undermine Moral Teachings

All men are created equal. True or False ... or Opinion? Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 02 2015 10:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: education, parenting, Education (K-12), Highlights

My Dad: Strict. My Daughter’s ‘Papa’? Not So Much.

My mom tells me that my dad has always been great with children. But that’s not what I remember. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 27 2015 9:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Grandparents, Highlights

Trust Your Matchmaking Mother. She Only Wants What’s Best.

Our children have found their colleges and careers. Isn't it time they found their soul mates? Trust us, we can help. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 27 2015 8:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights, Dating and Relationships, Online Dating

Small, Successful Steps Toward Finding Your Groove

Readers road-test Christine Carter's simple strategies for settling into a happy and functional routine, both at home and work. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 27 2015 5:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Work-Life Balance, E-Mail, Highlights

Motherlode’s ‘Celebrity Class of Commenters’

It's been said many times that "the best thing about Motherlode is the comments." Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 26 2015 9:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, new york times, Blogs and Blogging (Internet), Highlights, Sullivan, Margaret M

The Internship That ‘Looks Good’ vs. the Job That Pays

My college freshman's summer plans are keeping her up nights. If she fails to earn a spot supplying free labor, she might have to resort to a paid job. Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 25 2015 7:48 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Internships, Labor and Jobs, Colleges and Universities, Parenting After Senior Year, National Assn of Colleges and Employers

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