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Why Couldn’t My Kids Clean the Kitchen? They Didn’t Have To.

My mistake was not in expecting the kids to do the work. It was in expecting them to do the work I wanted them to do without any work on my part. Read More...

Published Fri, May 30 2014 10:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Chores, parenting, Children and Childhood, Hygiene and Cleanliness

How Not to Write to Your Child at Camp

Advice from the Mail Lady of Beam Camp in New Hampshire: There are letters kids love to receive at camp, and then there are these. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 09 2012 12:09 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, summer camp, summer, camp, Ayun Halliday, writing letters

Increasing Limits, and Safety, for Teenage Drivers

Some parents view restrictions on teenage driving through eyes clouded with nostalgia. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 14 2012 10:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, teenagers driving

The Picky Eater Plan: 12 Ideas to Take Back the Dinner Table

If a child's eating habits are causing trouble at your dinner table, try these ideas to help you return the family meal focus to conversation and togetherness rather than battles over whether young Sally will eat "just one bite." Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 26 2014 11:23 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Food, Children and Childhood, Cooking and Cookbooks, Highlights, Ludwig, David, Sampson, Sally, The Picky Eater Project, Vegetables

Trusting a Baby to Know How to Eat

Forgoing the baby food in favor of letting a baby feed herself means more mess. It also means parents can enjoy their meals while baby eats, too. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 27 2014 12:18 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Babies and Infants, Baby Foods, Great Britain, Highlights, London (England)

A Daughter Too Young — and Too Old — to Freeze Eggs

A mother and daughter on why they won't be visiting a fertility clinic together anytime soon. Read More...

Published Tue, May 15 2012 1:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, IVF, infertility, Robin Marantz Henig, Samantha Henig, freezing eggs, mothers and daughters

What’s Really for Breakfast?

If I were faced with a photographer coming to my house to take pictures of breakfast, I'd be very tempted to do it up right. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 09 2014 5:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Cooking and Cookbooks, Highlights

Missing Dad

"...Vital pieces of him had been dying in slow succession for years." Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 15 2011 8:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Josh Tyson, Father's Day

Ending the (Accidental) Family Bed

If it isn't working for everyone, it isn't really a "family bed." Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 27 2012 12:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Sleep, parental quandary, family bed

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

Weekly Quandary: Would Santa Say ‘No’ to an iPad?

My 8-year-old boy/girl twins have decided they're only asking Santa for one item this year: an iPad. Each. I'm pretty sure Santa will say no. But should he? And how? Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 01 2014 7:56 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, advice, Christmas, iPad, Holidays and Special Occasions, Highlights, Tablet Computers

Questioning the Value of a Teenager's Part-Time Job

We want to support a teenager and her part-time job, but many parents can relate to the fear that only constant focus on academics or activities will do. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 12 2012 11:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Education (K-12), Part-Time Employment, Teenagers and Adolescence

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

Simple Student Routines for Back-to-School Success

Establishing routines like a weekly regroup (with trash can and storage at hand), evening organization and nondigital bedtimes set the stage for a successful year. Read More...

Published Thu, Aug 21 2014 10:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Sleep, Education (K-12), Highlights, Parent-Teacher Conference

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