http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - Guide Health & Wellness http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-outdoor-fun-nature-walks-animal-encounters-more.html Get your whole family outside and active across Massachusetts with fun outdoor walks and animal encounters. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-outdoor-fun-nature-walks-animal-encounters-more.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:26:47 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024352.jpg 83 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/bedwetting-and-other-toileting-concerns.html Does your child wet the bed or have soiling accidents? Check out this expert advice, with tips on helping your child through these issues. The most important thing to remember: These aren't behavioral problems – they are developmental problems. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/bedwetting-and-other-toileting-concerns.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:09:18 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parents-still-giving-cold-medicine-to-young-kids.html A new poll of parents finds that more than 40 percent are giving their very young children over the counter cough and cold medicines to relieve cold symptoms, despite federal warnings against this. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parents-still-giving-cold-medicine-to-young-kids.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:09:37 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-labor-and-delivery-trends.html Standards of care in labor and delivery at Massachusetts hospitals have changed in recent years, from how medication is used to when doctors will induce labor to what happens to the baby immediately after birth. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-labor-and-delivery-trends.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:11:34 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-boston-marathon-bombings.html How do you talk with your kids about something as frightening as terrorism, especially when it happens so close to home? In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, here's some advice from the head nurse at Boston's Franciscan Children's Hospital. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-boston-marathon-bombings.html Mon, 06 May 2013 12:07:41 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-and-allergies-what-you-need-to-know.html Allergies affect about 50 million adults and children in this country. Here's a look at how allergies affect the body, tests to pinpoint an allergy and the kinds of treatment to expect if your child has an allergy. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-and-allergies-what-you-need-to-know.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:09:51 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-childrens-museum-marks-100-years.html It's a big year for the Boston Children's Museum. The museum is celebrating its 100th year of operation with a special focus on the "power of play" and an acknowledgement that parents and other adults play just as hard as the kids here. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-childrens-museum-marks-100-years.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:09:14 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/signs-of-a-concussion.html March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Educate yourself on the signs of concussion, especially if you have a child who plays sports where head injuries could happen. Here's some great information from the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/signs-of-a-concussion.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:17:10 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/op-ed-local-moms-on-a-mission-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-fit.html 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. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/op-ed-local-moms-on-a-mission-to-keep-kids-healthy-and-fit.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:20:31 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/tips-for-child-personal-safety.html When it comes to keeping our kids safe, knowledge is power. Here's how to teach children about personal safety with an emphasis on common sense, not fear. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/tips-for-child-personal-safety.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:17:50 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-sleep-myths.html Many parents have no trouble enforcing good sleep habits in their kids, but don't get enough Zs themselves. Here are some common myths about sleep and some healthful advice on getting enough rest. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-sleep-myths.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:18:55 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/protect-your-childs-smile.html Follow these strategies to help protect and care for your child's teeth. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/protect-your-childs-smile.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:30:30 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/babys-first-dental-visit.html Today's dentists want to start seeing children for the first time before they hit age 1. Oral health is crucial to overall physical health, and finding a good "dental home" for your child and family is just as important as finding a doctor. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/babys-first-dental-visit.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:28:38 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/when-is-a-toddler-ready-for-a-bed.html 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. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/when-is-a-toddler-ready-for-a-bed.html Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:22:42 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/what-to-do-about-stressed-kids.html Today's adolescents are more anxious and stressed than ever. Hovering parents, and a culture that prizes giving kids a leg up, may be to blame. Here, psychologist and author Madeline Levine talks about the problem and what to do. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/what-to-do-about-stressed-kids.html Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:22:28 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-and-where-to-ice-skate.html If ice skating is on your family's winter agenda, these safety and how-to tips will get you started. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-and-where-to-ice-skate.html Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:20:43 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/tackle-clutter-at-home.html Here are 5 practical, doable tips for tackling the clutter in your home. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/tackle-clutter-at-home.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:12:37 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/why-get-the-hpv-vaccine.html The HPV vaccine has been the subject of controversy and debate since its offering a few years ago. Here, pediatrician Eli Newberger, M.D., offers a medical opinion on why this vaccine is so important for girls and boys, even at ages 9-12. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/why-get-the-hpv-vaccine.html Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:23:05 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/flu-shot-myths.html This year's flu season is a bad one. Public health officials are urging everyone eligible to get vaccinated. Here's a look at some of the common myths circulating about the flu vaccine. Don't wait – get vaccinated!. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/flu-shot-myths.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:12:53 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/autisms-new-definition-what-it-means-for-families.html A proposed overhaul of the way autism is defined has some parents worried that their children's diagnoses and services are in jeopardy. But health providers say most kids will retain the diagnosis under the proposed guidelines. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/autisms-new-definition-what-it-means-for-families.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:55:35 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/tips-for-less-holiday-stress.html Holiday stress got you down? Try these tips for simplifying. Spend more time with family and less time checking off your holiday to-do list. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/tips-for-less-holiday-stress.html Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:03:36 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/in-law-harmony-at-the-holidays.html If you're dreading the stress and conflict that sometimes comes with seeing your in-laws over the holidays, you aren't alone. These 5 tips will help make holiday time together more relaxing and harmonious. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/in-law-harmony-at-the-holidays.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:36:30 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/backpacks-teach-your-kids-to-wear-them-safely.html School backpacks can do more than carry books; they can injure your kids if not worn properly. Here's some great information and tips from a Boston physical therapist who sees plenty of patients with backpack-related injuries. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/backpacks-teach-your-kids-to-wear-them-safely.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:23:55 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/more-sleep-could-help-prevent-diabetes-in-teens.html New research finds that enough sleep at night for teens can actually reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/more-sleep-could-help-prevent-diabetes-in-teens.html Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:11:07 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/get-preschoolers-moving.html Preschoolers today aren't spending enough time at school being physically active, and a new study suggests that parents can do a lot more to change that. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/get-preschoolers-moving.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:43:09 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/survey-finds-football-playing-dads-not-as-worried-about-their-kids-getting-concussions.html In spite of increased public awareness of the dangers of concussions in young athletes, a new survey finds that dads who played football and suffered a concussion when they were younger want their young kids to play tackle football. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/survey-finds-football-playing-dads-not-as-worried-about-their-kids-getting-concussions.html Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:36:15 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/teen-diabetes-rates-more-than-double-boston-parents-paper.html Diabetes and prediabetes have more than doubled among U.S. teens. Health experts urge parents to focus more on teens’ eating and exercise habits. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/teen-diabetes-rates-more-than-double-boston-parents-paper.html Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:52:09 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3046232.jpg 66 99 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-asthma-and-school-tips-for-helping-them-breathe-a-little-easier.html If your child has asthma, the school environment can often exacerbate his or her condition. Here, from the Boston Public Health Commission, are some great tips to help your child breathe a little easier this school year. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-asthma-and-school-tips-for-helping-them-breathe-a-little-easier.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:15:45 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3045352.jpg 71 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-protect-your-family-from-west-nile-virus-and-eee.html Massachusetts public health officials are on the lookout for mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) this summer. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-protect-your-family-from-west-nile-virus-and-eee.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:21:25 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3045212.jpg 140 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-parents-papers-2012-family-favorites-great-places-for-families-to-shop-eat-and-dine.html The Boston Parents Paper's 2012 Family Favorites, as selected by readers and evaluated by our editorial staff, include top places to dine, shop, explore and have fun across Eastern Massachusetts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-parents-papers-2012-family-favorites-great-places-for-families-to-shop-eat-and-dine.html Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:23:34 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044352.jpg 152 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-identify-and-deal-with-your-childs-problem-anxiety.html Feeling anxious or worried is a normal part of childhood. But some kids have trouble getting beyond that worry and develop an anxiety disorder, in which worry and fear become persistent and disruptive. Here's how to spot it and what to do. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-identify-and-deal-with-your-childs-problem-anxiety.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:32:57 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044312.jpg 81 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/could-measles-make-a-comeback.html A decline in the vaccination rate, coupled with a resurgence of measles abroad could spell trouble for American families who haven't had their children immunized for measles. The disease, once thought eradicated, seems to be making a comeback. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/could-measles-make-a-comeback.html Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:33:21 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3042652.jpg 77 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/a-diabetes-diet-for-all-of-us.html Childhood obesity remains one of the nation's top health problems and diabetes is on the rise. The experts at the Mayo Clinic offer up this new plan to trim our waistlines and improve our health. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/a-diabetes-diet-for-all-of-us.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:33:57 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3039232.jpg 57 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/shattering-the-mamas-boy-myth.html Kate Stone Lombardi's experience raising a son in a culture that views a close mother-son relationship as somehow troubling and wrong has written a new book to fight this perception and shatter The Mama's Boy Myth. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/shattering-the-mamas-boy-myth.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:50:38 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3039252.jpg 64 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/nicu-infants-life-in-a-hospital-nicu.html Boston Parents Paper takes a closer look at the hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where doctors, nurses and other caring staff provide life-saving care for newborns in medical distress and extraordinary support for their families. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/nicu-infants-life-in-a-hospital-nicu.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:24:52 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3039112.jpg 128 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-part-with-your-kids-outgrown-toys.html Wondering how you'll ever clear out all the outgrown, unused toys in your home? Here's one mom's experience, along with tips for cleaning up and clearing out the clutter of playthings in your living space. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-part-with-your-kids-outgrown-toys.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:19:04 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3037412.jpg 52 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/teach-your-child-to-shoot-a-basket.html Got a little Michael Jordan wannabe in your family? It's not hard to teach a child to shoot a basket. These fundamentals from local basketball experts Sarah Behn and Steve Curley give you all the information you need. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/teach-your-child-to-shoot-a-basket.html Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:25:53 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035872.jpg 83 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/what-we-all-need-to-know-about-epipens.html About 100 people, including children, die of allergic reactions in the U.S. each year, and epinephrine is amazingly effective in preventing this. The EpiPen is easy to use – learn how so that you too can prevent food allergy deaths. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/what-we-all-need-to-know-about-epipens.html Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:28:27 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035852.jpg 92 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/the-healing-power-of-horses.html The founders of The Bina Farm believe horses can help children with disabilities reach their full potential. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/the-healing-power-of-horses.html Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:30:38 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035752.jpg 59 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/caring-for-your-kids-and-your-parents-new-help-for-the-sandwich-generation.html For an increasing number of parents, caring for family means caring for your kids and your parents. A psychologist and author offers ideas on balancing your life and handling the dynamics that come with caring for extended family. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/caring-for-your-kids-and-your-parents-new-help-for-the-sandwich-generation.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:23:21 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3030112.jpg 86 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/6-common-school-year-illnesses-and-how-to-avoid-them.html The start of a new school year has many parents on the lookout for the latest illnesses swirling around the classroom. Here are six common, infectious illnesses to watch for, along with tips on how your child can avoid catching or spreading them. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/6-common-school-year-illnesses-and-how-to-avoid-them.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:33:50 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024032.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/new-tricks-to-jazz-up-school-lunches.html Get bored packing the same old things for lunch? Your kids are probably just as bored eating them. Here are some fun and easy ideas to bring some creativity to school lunches and satisfy even the picky eaters. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/new-tricks-to-jazz-up-school-lunches.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:52:31 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022752.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/portable-pools-are-smaller-drowning-risk-isnt.html In spite of their ease and convenience, portable pools still pose the same drowning risks of any body of water. Here are some important and unique safety precautions to keep in mind as your kids use these pools this summer. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/portable-pools-are-smaller-drowning-risk-isnt.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:22:40 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022292.jpg 100 73 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-parents-paper-2011-family-advocate-of-the-year.html Each year, the Boston Parents Paper honors a person or organization committed to helping local families in need. Our 2011 Family Advocate of the Year is Boston's Room to Grow, which provides supplies and support to families of children up to age 3. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-parents-paper-2011-family-advocate-of-the-year.html Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:44:02 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3021712.jpg 83 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parenting-gold-20-award-winning-products-that-bring-out-your-parenting-best.html Our 2011 National Parenting Publications Awards for Parenting Resources feature books, gear, web sites and more to make your parenting lives easier. Here, we list the 20 gold-winning products. For all of this year's winners, visit NAPPAawards.com. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parenting-gold-20-award-winning-products-that-bring-out-your-parenting-best.html Thu, 26 May 2011 14:56:07 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3018912.jpg 100 55 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/new-warnings-about-the-sun-and-tanning.html Despite years of warnings about the sun, tanning beds and skin cancer, Americans continue to stay outside too long without enough sunscreen, and many adolescents and adults are using tanning beds. Here's an updated look at a continuing problem. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/new-warnings-about-the-sun-and-tanning.html Thu, 26 May 2011 13:13:40 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3018852.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/birthing-in-the-bay-state-trends-and-news.html Our annual look at pregnancy and childbirth in Massachusetts explores free-range childbirth, traditional baby names, re-purposing baby gear and the state's distinction of having the most twins and the oldest first-moms in the nation. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/birthing-in-the-bay-state-trends-and-news.html Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:11:08 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3017652.jpg 62 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/great-alternative-sports-for-kids.html Not all kids like the go-to sports of football, soccer, baseball and basketball. Here's a look at four alternative sports that are great for kids – badminton, fencing, synchronized swimming and Double Dutch! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/great-alternative-sports-for-kids.html Thu, 02 May 2013 17:04:22 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3016592.jpg 99 75 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/concussions-recovery-is-more-than-sitting-out-a-game.html New state regulations aimed at better protecting child athletes from the dangers of concussions focus on educating adults on how to recognize a concussion and on how long a child might need to recover, physically and cognitively. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/concussions-recovery-is-more-than-sitting-out-a-game.html Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:12:23 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3016572.jpg 55 83