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Parental Quandaries: Drinking (or Not) in the Basement, Resolved

Rumors say kids were drinking at a small party in Sylvia's basement. She saw nothing. Should she - did she - call the parents of the kids involved? Read More...

Published Thu, Dec 15 2011 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, drinking, parent quandaries, parties

Choosing to Have a Child With Down Syndrome

I support abortion rights. I've had two abortions. But I have problems with the messages that often go along with prenatal testing. Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 02 2012 8:44 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, abortion, Down syndrome, prenatal testing

Your Family, or Your Job? Why We Shouldn’t Ask Which Comes First.

No one always puts work or family first. Everyone needs the flexibility to prioritize. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 17 2015 12:11 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: gender, parenting, Labor and Jobs, Women and Girls, Work-Life Balance, Highlights, Slaughter, Anne-Marie

Classic Toys Go High Tech — Like It or Not

Classic toy makers are adding technology to board games, Barbie and Hot Wheels. Is this what we need - or want? Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 27 2012 11:25 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, toys, barbie, Hot Wheels, Hasbro Inc|HAS|NASDAQ, board games

Quandary Considered: A Child's Disturbing Games

Scary-sounding kids' games shouldn't scare parents-except when other signs suggest the games go beyond the ordinary childhood appreciation for the gothic, gruesome touch. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 23 2012 6:09 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce, parental quandary, parental fears

If Ritalin Has 'Gone Wrong,' What's the Right Way to Cope?

Blaming parents for A.D.H.D., and for the overuse of drug therapies, isn't the best way to bring about change. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 30 2012 8:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adhd, adderall, ritalin, _featured

‘Go Mighty’ or You Might Not Go at All

The "Go Mighty" group blog offers two messages I need to hear, often: Figure out what you want to do, and go after it — then stop to savor it when you get it. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 21 2013 11:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Blogs and Blogging (Internet)

Life Skills Every Child Needs

Ellen Galinsky's latest book, "Mind In The Making." It may well be the next iconic parenting manual. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 7:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Ellen Galinsky

When to Tell the Boss You're Pregnant

Bosses, employees, veteran's of the break-the-news conversation - what advice do you have? Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 1:39 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, Workplace

Ruined Stuff, Soured Friendships

Two articles in today's paper that might be of particular interest to Motherlode readers. Read More...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 10:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Parents Monitoring Teenagers Online, and Mostly, Getting It Right

Parents are relying more on talk than tools to monitor teenagers online. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 07 2016 9:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, social media, Teenagers and Adolescence, Computers and the Internet, Highlights

Postponing Divorce in a Down Market

There's staying together because of the children, and now there's staying together because of the economy. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 7:47 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce

A Foster Teen’s Holiday and Uncertain Future

We have mentored a foster child through many "homes" and placements, and she has spent many holidays with us. This year, she's bonding (we hope) with a new family. Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 28 2014 5:39 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: foster care, Children and Childhood, Teenagers and Adolescence, Highlights, Los Angeles (Calif), Mentors

The Youngest Thanksgiving Hosts

When children are allowed to really help with the Thanksgiving meal, they're invested in making the party a success. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 21 2012 9:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, _featured, Children and Childhood, Parties (Social), Customs, Etiquette and Manners, Thanksgiving Day, Cooking and Cookbooks

When ‘Eat It’ Isn’t the Answer: The Halloween Candy Dilemma

In my family, we just eat the Halloween candy. It's a great festival of sugar that ends only when we can't take it anymore. But if that's not an option in your house, what do you do with the annual haul? Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 25 2013 10:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Halloween, parenting, diabetes, sugar, _featured, Children and Childhood, Highlights

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