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When Parents Disagree

Most of us don't know what our parenting assumptions are until we hear our own parent's words coming out of our mouths. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2009 1:58 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, negotiation, rules, spouses

How Much Would You Pay to Have a Baby?

We were sad when our first I.V.F. failed. But we were also surprised at how quickly so much of our savings could disappear. Read More...

Published Tue, Dec 03 2013 9:55 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, _featured, Babies and Infants, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Fertility Diary

An 11-Year-Old in the Shelter, with ‘Something to Lose’

Dasani's mother and stepfather fight addiction, steal to get by, and struggle to keep their family fed and together. She says "that's not gonna be me." Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 09 2013 9:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

When Your Child Just Wants Mommy

In a guest post, Neanderdad (a.k.a. Garrett Rice) explores how Dad's feelings can be bruised when a daughter announces she wants Mommy instead. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 12:12 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, guest post, bedtime, guest blog, Neanderdad

After Leukemia, New Year’s Lipstick-Marked Beginnings

This Jan. 1 marks the third year of my daughter's remission from leukemia. Many who thought they would survive her, like my father, have preceded her into death, but together, we are survivors. Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 01 2014 6:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Down syndrome, New Year, Highlights, Leukemia

Taking an I.V.F. Journey to Israel

After my last round of in vitro fertilization failed, Solomon and I knew it was time to move on to Plan I: Israel. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 06 2014 3:06 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Highlights, Fertility Diary, Israel

The College Race Brings Families Together?

As high-school seniors bite their fingernails today, waiting for the last wave of college-admissions decisions (on April Fool's Day, of all days), there is one bit of good news out of this ever-more-competitive application process Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 01 2010 1:12 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

TV Cameras Focus on School Lunch

How do you feel about what is served there -- particularly because it is being paid wiht your tax (or tuition) dollars? Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 10:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Mom, I Know You’re Doing that ‘Gift of Failure’ Thing, But Could You Please Just Not?

Jessica Lahey literally wrote the book about letting kids fail. But sometimes her kids want her to step in, not back. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 14 2015 8:02 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

Thanksgiving, With College Students: Fantasy, Reality, and Getting It Right

For college students, coming home is a choice. Here's how to make it one you're all glad they make. Read More...

Published Sun, Nov 22 2015 3:26 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Teenagers and Adolescence, Colleges and Universities, Thanksgiving Day, Highlights, Parenting After Senior Year

Uncertainty Fills a Foster Child With Worry

Our foster son's parents want to reassure him that he's coming "home." Read More...

Published Tue, Sep 08 2015 9:19 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, foster care, Adoptions, Foster Parent Diary

Leave Your Kids at the Playground

A mother is proposing that May 22 be declared "Take Our Children to the Park ... And Leave Them There Day." Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 22 2010 7:03 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Lenore Skenazy, Play

A Bruised Child

In the latest of his Neanderdad essays, Garrett Rice writes about bruises, guilt, judgment, pain, solidarity and shame. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 30 2010 1:16 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Neanderdad, Garrett Rice

Give Children a Chance to Lose — and Win

By age 4 or 5, children are not fooled by all the trophies. They are surprisingly accurate in identifying who excels and who struggles. Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 26 2013 1:17 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Merryman, Ashley, Athletics and Sports, Highlights, Awards, Decorations and Honors

What to Do When Your Child Asks About Your Income

Five things to think about when your children wants to know how much money you make, including honesty, not making them feel badly and considering what they already know. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 31 2013 9:22 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Personal Finances, Income, The Opposite of Spoiled

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