http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/?track=rss Headlines from WCCT en ©2013, WCCT Wed, 1 May 2013 11:44:00 -0400 Cara McDonough http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-parenting-roundtable-take-one-20130501,0,1923587.story?track=rss One of the best things about becoming a mother is getting to talk parenthood with other mothers. At the playground, at the zoo, over wine. I've always felt incredibly lucky to be surrounded by such a wonderful (and fun) group of mothers. My own mother and mother-in-law, other family members and a multitude of longtime friends, as well new ones I've made since having my first child. Wed, 1 May 2013 11:44:00 EDT Cara McDonough http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-in-praise-of-frank-bruni-20130401,0,2327204.story?track=rss As a parent, and a parent who writes about parenting at that, I devour journalistic pieces on the subject when I come across them. And, oh, in this age of mass hysteria regarding a range of subjects, child rearing certainly one of the most prominent, there are plenty . Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:21:00 EDT Becky Owens http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-kindergarten-mom-20130312,0,3829936.story?track=rss I’m a working mom of two: a five year old who is a kindergartener in the public school system and a two-and-a-half-year-old who goes to daycare full time.  I work for the schools and it’s a great job! Really, I love it. I’ve been given a whole new perspective of what all teachers have to deal with in a day. Yes, deal with. I know we’ve all heard that they’re not paid enough, but really, they’re not. Not only does my son’s teacher deal with 25 kindergarteners in the morning, she then has 18 more in the afternoon.  This means that my son’s KINDERGARTEN teacher has to keep 43 sets of parents in tow.  I believe many of us are newbies to the real school system...probably half of us. So, let’s estimate that’s 20 new parents. Plus 43 new-to-school students. That’s 83 people she has to keep straight. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:35:00 EDT Michelle Morgan http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-friday-afternoon-blues-20130306,0,4638277.story?track=rss TGIF! Weekend’s Here! It’s Miller TIme. I’m exhausted from the week and facing a weekend of peace and quiet. Wed, 6 Mar 2013 11:26:00 EST Cara McDonough http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-the-cure-for-an-unruly-week-20130226,0,5513185.story?track=rss Which, by the way, I am experiencing. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:00:00 EST Michelle Morgan http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-wait-til-your-father-gets-home-20130212,0,5184256.story?track=rss I never actually said that...until my husband and I seperated. Now I'm throwing the Dad word around like crazy. Solo parenting, even if your Ex is totally in it, ain’t easy. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:51:00 EST Cara McDonough http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-what-to-do-about-a-fearful-tot-at-bedtime-20130131,0,1763417.story?track=rss Today will be the first in what I hope will become a regular advice feature on the Motherland blog. While the questions may be directed to me, I'll be looking for outside expertise - as I did with the following question - since I certainly don't know all the answers (or even any of them). Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:48:00 EST Michelle Morgan http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-the-wheels-on-the-bus-go-round-and-roundand-then-fall-off-20130128,0,1915553.story?track=rss New Year, New You! Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:46:00 EST Michelle Morgan http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-fifty-percent-20130108,0,6076590.story?track=rss Welcome to the Other 50%. Yup. The divorced half. That’s me. Well, almost. After a valiant, but not so successful attempt to save my marriage, I packed up and left. Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:48:00 EST Cara McDonough http://www.ct.com/blog/motherland/wtxx-recommended-children-outside-the-norm-an-interview-with-author-andrew-soloman-20121114,0,7284564.story?track=rss I was completely fascinated with this "Fresh Air" interview with author Andrew Soloman , whose book, "Far From the Tree," explores the world of families with children who are profoundly different; children with physical or mental disabilities, children conceived in rape, and children who go on to commit serious crimes, to name a few. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:04:00 EST