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Childhood: 940 Saturdays, and You're Done

There are 940 Saturdays between when a child is born, and when she turns 18. So, what are you doing this weekend? Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 16 2012 1:31 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, advice, time, Books, Harley Rotbart

The Battle Over Vaccinating Grandparents

Before the birth of my first baby, I asked my parents and my in-laws to get the T.D.A.P. vaccine. My mother and in-laws agreed. My father refused. Read More...

Published Sun, Jun 29 2014 5:19 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Grandparents, Babies and Infants, Vaccination and Immunization, Highlights, Whooping Cough

Seeing One Child Off to Preschool, Another to High School

Mothering a kindergartner and a high-schooler at the same time puts a nostalgic perspective on 'back-to-school.' Read More...

Published Sun, Sep 02 2012 12:02 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, kindergarten, back-to-school, back to school 2012, parenting across generations, older parents, generations

When Divorced Parents Get Along, Is It Confusing for Kids?

M. and her husband have a "good divorce" but after the monthly dinners they have together with their 4-year-old, their daughter seems sad and confused. Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 10 2012 3:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, divorce, dinner after divorce, quandary

What to Do When Your Daughter Gets Her Period, Too Young or Right On Time

If you're the parent of a girl, inevitably at some point, she will emerge from the bathroom or come home from school and inform you (not in these words) that her menstrual cycle has begun. Be ready. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 29 2014 12:02 PM by Motherlode

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

Autism and the Lessons of New York City

In a city famous for its anonymous crowds, a boy with severe autism learns about people. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 05 2012 10:00 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, parenting, Children and Childhood, Beckett, Katie, New York City

Diwali, Once Hidden, Now Lit Large

When my family and I immigrated in 1977, to be an Indian-American meant replacing curry with bologna and saris with sweaters, and celebrating Diwali invisibly. My daughter's life is very different. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2014 10:20 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Immigration and Emigration, Highlights, Indian-Americans, Hinduism, Kaling, Mindy, Diwali (Hindu Festival)

Pregnant, With ‘No Plans to Have Another Baby’ and No Ready Options

"I am a long time poster, but am here now under a different identity as it is much easier to ask for OB/GYN recommendations for having babies rather than terminating a pregnancy." Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 22 2014 12:33 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, abortion, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women and Girls, Birth Control and Family Planning, Highlights, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, National Abortion Federation

The Giving Tree: ‘Take What You Want, Leave What You Can’

Stocking the branches of the Giving Tree with candy, gloves and small gifts kept us busy, and grateful, all season long. Read More...

Published Wed, Nov 26 2014 3:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Highlights

At This House, Only the Kids in Good Costumes Get Good Candy

Should you reward those who obey the unwritten rules of Halloween — dress up, be a child, say "trick-or-treat" — with better sweets? Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 30 2014 11:45 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Halloween, parenting, Costumes, Highlights

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

Charities That Inspire Kids: Mobile Loaves and Fishes

Mobile Loaves and Fishes inspires Claudia Barlow and her daughter, Bailey, to work with a community of homeless and formerly homeless people in Austin, Tex. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 29 2014 10:34 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Philanthropy, Homeless Persons, Volunteers and Community Service, Charities That Inspire Kids, Austin (Tex)

My Son, Not Myself

A father admits that it hurts to know his son won't follow in his college footsteps. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 20 2010 7:03 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, college admissions, The Choice, dave marcus

All Vacations Must End

Neanderdad and his family, driving home on fumes. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 12:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Neanderdad, Garrett Rice, vacation

Quandary Considered: Pregnant, When a Friend Is Struggling With Infertility

Members of the Motherlode community respond to M., who is pregnant and hopes to tell a friend struggling with infertility. Their advice? Be sensitive. Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 08 2012 4:04 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, IVF, Pregnancy, infertility, parental quandary

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