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Charities That Inspire Kids: BlinkNow

A student is inspired by Blink Now, and her social studies teacher, to work for change for women in Nepal. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 30 2014 1:33 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Women and Girls, Philanthropy, Highlights

Ten Tips for Happiness, on a Postcard From the Past

Advice from a stack of postcards hidden in a closet years ago: Encourage your children in what they want, not what you want. Also, keep a good figure. Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 01 2015 6:10 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Grandparents, Highlights

Why No One Really Knows If Moderate Drinking Is Safe for Pregnant Women

The research concerning moderate drinking during pregnancy is rife with problems. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 08 2013 2:34 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Research, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Alcoholic Beverages, Scientific American, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

When Should a Child Get an E-mail Account?

It's not the e-mail address. It's the unexpected things you can do with an e-mail address. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 11 2013 8:26 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, _featured, Children and Childhood, Computer and Video Games, Computers and the Internet, E-Mail, Social Networking (Internet)

'The Heavy:' a Mom, a 7-Year-Old and a Diet

An interview with Dara-Lynn Weiss, author of "The Heavy:" "I did what worked for us, and I stand by it. I'm glad I did it." Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 15 2013 6:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Obesity, _featured, Weight, eating disorders, Children and Childhood, Diet and Nutrition

Car-Seat Installation in the Real World: Harder Than It Looks

Toyota presents a video showing how to install a brand-new car seat in a new, clean, brightly lit car. Where is the video that helps those of us who don't live that way to get it right? Read More...

Published Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Babies and Infants, Children and Childhood, Automobiles, Child Car Seats, Toyota Motor Corporation|TM|NYSE, Toyota Motor Corporation

Exploring 'The Do Not Enter Diaries'

Interviewing two teenagers who interview other teens. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 22 2013 6:13 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Coke's Attempted Anti-Obesity Stance

Mark Bittman on why Coke's anti-obesity efforts can't make it part of the solution. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:07 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Does Your Child Like Your Baby Sitter Best?

When parents feel like the baby sitter ranks higher than they do on a child's list of "my favorite people." Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 25 2013 12:22 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, _featured

How Janice Dean, Meteorologist and Mother, Does It

If you had told me before I had kids that the chance to watch "Parenthood" on the DVR would be the lap of luxury, well.... Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 28 2015 12:26 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Families and Family Life, Weather, Work-Life Balance, How I Do It, Fox News Channel, Kelly, Megyn

Daughter to Disney: I’ll Take the Tiara, You Keep the Prince

Answering questions from the Fairy-Godmothers-in-Training at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a tiny princess reveals that tiaras and hair extensions didn’t change the kid underneath. Read More...

Published Fri, Jan 30 2015 8:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Walt Disney Company|DIS|NYSE, Women and Girls, Walt Disney Company, Highlights, Amusement and Theme Parks

Want More Vaccinated Children? End Religious and Personal Exemptions

There is no need to silence or punish parents who choose not to vaccinate their children. If we end religious and personal belief exemptions to vaccine requirements for public school attendance, most parents will make a different choice. Read More...

Published Mon, Feb 02 2015 4:53 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Education (K-12), Vaccination and Immunization, Highlights, Epidemics, McCarthy, Jenny

Teaching Kids to Fail

A mother's response to the idea that the only way to teach children to succeed is to allow them to fail. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 19 2011 11:09 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, learning, failure

A Mother Looks for Justice, Not Closure

You can't undo tragedy, but you can give it meaning. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 22 2011 9:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, drug addiction, henry granju

The Redshirting Debate Continues

An new set of voices weigh in, arguing that children should not be kept back a year for kindergarten. Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 26 2011 10:12 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, kindergarten, redshirting

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