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Making Sense of Your Child's Dreams

Published: 05/13/2013 by Katherine Wood in Behavior

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Everyone dreams. Ever wonder what your children dream or how they dream, given that they have limited life experience? Here's a closer look at children's dreams and how to handle night terrors and nightmares.

Pure Guesswork: Not Picking Up on the Signs

Published: 04/14/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

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Infant sign language is one of the many skills out there for new parents to learn. Here's a humorous look at whether it's necessary, from Boston Parents Paper columnist Steve Calechman.

Communicating with the Coach

Published: 04/07/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

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Your child is on a youth sports team and you don't think he's getting enough playing time. You want to approach the coach but you don't want to come across as an aggressive parent. Here's what you need to know and how to communicate effectively.

Spring Cleaning – Get Your Kids to Help!

Published: 03/31/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Behavior

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Looking forward to spring cleaning? If you're not because it seems like you're the only one in your home doing the actual chores, enlist your kids to help! Check out these ways to make cleaning more fun for children and easier for you.

Op-Ed: Local Moms on a Mission to Keep Kids Healthy and Fit

Published: 03/24/2013 by Kathleen Tullie in Behavior

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This opinion / editorial piece details a Massachusetts-born initiative to get kids moving and physical active at school in the hour before classes begin. Dubbed BOKS, the initiative now has the support of Reebok and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Pure Guesswork: Nourishing the Super Baby

Published: 03/17/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

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Avocados are not easy to eat when you're a baby. Here, first-time dad and humor columnist Steve Calechman details his efforts to get enough of this super food into his son.

Challenges for Parents of Special Needs Kids

Published: 03/01/2013 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

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We asked Massachusetts parents of kids with special needs about their day-to-day challenges and how they work around them to focus more on enjoying their children.

Spotting a Speech Problem – and Helping Your Child

Published: 03/01/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Behavior

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About 10 percent of children nationwide have some kind of communication disorder, including speech and language problems. Here's a look at some common speech problems and what to look for in your child.

Moving a Child from a Crib to a Bed

Published: 02/08/2013 in Behavior

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Wondering about moving your little one from a crib to a bed? Here's how to delay the move if you think your child isn't quite ready, and how to make the transition if he is.

Fighting Fair: How to Handle Arguments

Published: 02/01/2013 by Jenna Samelson Browning in Behavior

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The occasional couple’s spat is inevitable. But if you don’t handle it well, it can impact your whole family. Here’s how to manage conflict in a healthy way.