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When Do ‘Family Rules’ Change for Teenagers?

It was so easy when my children were little: they went where we went, end of story. But now, between my teenagers’ homework, after-school activities and social lives, I can’t assume that they’re always available. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 27 2013 10:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Teenagers and Adolescence, Families and Family Life, Highlights

After a Concussion, Returning to School

The activities that make up a student's normal day, like reading, writing and concentrating on classes, can exacerbate headaches and fatigue caused by a concussion. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 24 2013 6:35 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, brain, concussions, Education (K-12), Highlights, Parent-Teacher Conference, Sports Injuries

If Parents Skip the Online Spying, Should Teens Pay for Their Freedom?

When my children go fully online via email, social media and the like, I don't expect to spy on them. Will I feel differently when it's not a hypothetical question? Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 30 2013 4:30 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: social media, Privacy, Teenagers and Adolescence, Computer and Video Games, Shulevitz, Judith, E-Mail, Highlights, Sedwick, Rebecca Ann

The Evolution of Dad

Dads are redefining roles, rejecting old expectations. Read More...

Published Wed, Jun 16 2010 12:39 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Stay-at-Home Dads, Dana H. Glazer

Eight Gifts for Family Game Night

A game designer suggests favorite picks for the holidays. Read More...

Published Mon, Dec 21 2015 7:11 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, Holidays and Special Occasions, Highlights, Games

An Overdose of Christmas Leads to a Bigger Hanukkah, and More

When we moved from Israel to Luxembourg, I knew it would change the ease of our Jewish-ness. But I didn't know my daughter would bring home a school library book called "Jesus’ Christmas Party." Read More...

Published Sun, Dec 13 2015 5:23 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Christmas, Holidays, Jews and Judaism, Highlights

Fertility Diary: Childless as Opposed to Child-Free

My child-free friends and I are not in a judgment war about each other’s choices. In fact, our choices help each other. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 20 2013 6:48 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, infertility, Fertility, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Children and Childhood, Marriages

The Long Hair a Mother Covets, and a Daughter Wants to Cut

As the plainer sister, inevitably referred to as "the smart one," I didn’t know what to make of my little girl, whose blond ringlets drew more attention the bigger she grew. Read More...

Published Mon, Aug 26 2013 10:15 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, Hair

Fertility Diary: Hope Springs Eternal

Choosing "mini-IVF," plus danish, over the conventional in vitro fertilization route. Read More...

Published Tue, Aug 27 2013 7:06 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, parenting, infertility, in vitro fertilization, Pregnancy and Childbirth, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Artificial Insemination

What Is the Locker-Room Policy for Transgender Students at Your Child’s School?

The Education Department has said that requiring a transgender student to change behind a curtain violates Title IX. Read More...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2015 11:38 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, discrimination, Education (K-12), Highlights, Transgender and Transsexuals

Making Book Orders Work for Children Who Can’t Afford Books

One parent sends money into the classroom so the teacher can invite students who can't afford books to buy them. Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2015 11:49 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: parenting, Highlights

Parenting an Autistic Adult

A mother describes one weekend with her grown son. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 1:00 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, Laura Shumaker

More on the Parents of Bullies

An important perspective on how it feels to learn your child is the bully. Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 1:03 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Bullying

Are "Kid Friendly" Foods a Defeat?

Nutritionist Joy Bauer answers questions about how fulfill a family's needs. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 9:53 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Food, Joy Bauer, nutrition

Common Ground on Autism

Liane Kupferberg Carter urges parents to take all passion and doggedness they've spent defending their choices and turn it toward the search for "common ground." Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 1:22 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Autism, Liane Kupferberg Carter

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