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Saving the Images of a Perfect Childhood and Deleting the Rest

For my daughter’s fifth birthday, I put together a book of photos that I thought captured her short life. And then I realized that every picture I had chosen made it all look perfect. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 23 2014 9:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, Photography, Cameras, Highlights

Charities That Inspire Kids: St. Baldrick’s

The St. Baldrick's Foundation inspired two young people to give their passion, and to write in about it. Read More...

Published Fri, Dec 26 2014 5:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Cancer, Philanthropy, Youth, Highlights, Charities That Inspire Kids

The Appeal of the Parent-Child Rom-Com

In movies where adults fall for children, parents, nonparents and children alike see an idealized version of what they want in their own family relationships. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 29 2014 1:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Movies, parenting, Highlights, The Sound of Music (Movie), About a Boy (Movie), The Switch (Movie)

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

Haunted by 'The Lonely Doll'

As a child, I was fascinated by the beautiful, eerie world of Dare Wright. I loved her books and the uneasy feeling they gave me. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 26 2012 11:52 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Children and Childhood, Books and Literature, Symbols and Symbolism, Wright, Dare

Do Gender-Neutral Gifts Still Elude Parents?

Given the noise over a toy company's "gender neutral" images of Nerf-gun-wielding girls and doll-clutching boys, how much have things really changed in the 40 years since "Free to Be You and Me"? Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 29 2012 7:01 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gender, parenting, toys, Children and Childhood, Women and Girls, Advertising and Marketing, Toys 'R' Us Inc

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

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