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A Civil Debate Over Home Births

Several excellent writers have been trying to bring some light to the often heated discussion over where women give birth. Read More...

Published Thu, Feb 16 2012 9:21 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, home birth, birth, child birth

Parental Quandary: A Child's Disturbing Games

In the aftermath of a divorce, a friend's 5-year-old brings over strange games and upsetting new habits. Read More...

Published Fri, Feb 17 2012 3:07 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce, children's games, preschoolers, _featured, parental quandary

Children's Books Lose Touch With Nature

The fact that our changed interaction with nature is reflected in our children's books may not be surprising - but should it be disturbing? Read More...

Published Wed, Feb 29 2012 8:16 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Research, children's books, nature

Quandary Considered: Talking With Teenagers (and Their Parents) About Guns

How do we address the fact that some teenagers see guns as an answer to their problems? Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 01 2012 1:22 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, suicide, parental quandary, guns, School Shootings

Maclaren Stroller Company Files for Bankruptcy in U.S.

The stroller company plans to liquidate its business in North America. Read More...

Published Mon, Mar 05 2012 8:05 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Maclaren, stroller, maclaren bankruptcy

The Destructive "Too Much Homework" Myth

Some children may have too much homework, but the real issue lies in places where there is too little. When we do talk about homework, we shouldn't forget that. Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 06 2012 10:59 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized

Are Ninth Graders Ready for College Applications?

New for-profit schools are pushing the college counseling process younger and younger. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 07 2012 1:20 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, teenagers, college admissions, college applications, high school

Parental Quandary: Pregnant, With a Job Interview

Should S. tell a potential employer that she's pregnant? Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 09 2012 8:58 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pregnancy, Workplace, parental quandary, job, pregnancy discrimination

Juggling Family and Work Travel

Is it really still harder for moms to travel for work than dads? Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 17 2012 12:15 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Travel, Equally Shared Parenting, equal parenting, working mothers, working parents

Anne Lamott Answers Your Questions

Anne Lamott tells readers what she thinks success means, what she'd do differently and what it's like to write a book with your (procrastinating, uncontrollable) son. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 1:55 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, advice, babies, Grandparents, Books, Motherlode Book Club, Anne Lamott, sam lamott, some assembly required, operating instructions, parenting books

Finding an End to the Parent-Teacher Wars

One teacher's rules for a successful parent-teacher relationship: stay calm, never press "send" in the heat of the moment and please, no conferences in the parking lot. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 20 2012 12:34 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, middle school, teachers, parent teacher conference, Jessica Lahey

Should Our Daughters Come to Our (Gay) Wedding?

Our daughters (8 and 10) think we already are married. We had a commitment ceremony almost 20 years ago. When we head to City Hall to "make it legal," wouldn't it just confuse them if we ask them to come along? Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 05 2013 10:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, homosexuality, Marriages, Highlights

A Father Files a Complaint Against Time Warner Over Parental Leave

If a company gives more parental leave to adoptive fathers or biological mothers than to biological fathers, is that sex discrimination? Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 08 2013 11:40 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Highlights

A Husband’s Fertility Journey

Motherlode's fertility diarist Amy Klein's husband, Solomon, answers questions about his experience with I.V.F., miscarriage and being part of such a public experience. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 12 2013 8:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, Marriages, Miscarriages, Highlights

For Filipino Workers Abroad, ‘There Is Nothing Worse Than the Waiting’

Many domestic workers from the Philippines are still waiting for news of families left behind in areas struck by Typhoon Haiyan. Read More...

Published Thu, Nov 14 2013 10:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Children and Childhood, Highlights, Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan (2013), Singapore

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