http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - Guide Work & Family http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com http://boston.parenthood.com/article/relying-on-wives-income.html As the economy continues to struggle along, a new report reveals that families are relying on wives' income at record high levels to help make ends meet. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/relying-on-wives-income.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:07:06 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/family-vacations-during-school-a-no-no.html You might want to think twice about pulling your kids out of school for a family vacation. Educators are strongly discouraging it, citing class time that's hard to make up and the burden placed on teachers asked for makeup work. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/family-vacations-during-school-a-no-no.html Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:36:40 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/1-in-7-massachusetts-kids-lives-in-poverty.html While Massachusetts remains among the states with the highest median income in the nation, U.S. Census figures reveal that one in seven children here live in poverty. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/1-in-7-massachusetts-kids-lives-in-poverty.html Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:02:45 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/study-finds-evidence-of-mommy-penalty-in-workforce.html Despite reports that the recession has taken a greater toll on men, a new study finds that laid-off married mothers have the hardest time finding jobs. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/study-finds-evidence-of-mommy-penalty-in-workforce.html Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:56:16 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/photo_0.0 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/my-turn-taken-with-a-grain-of-sand.html A Stow mother with two small children shares how she learned to adjust her preconceptions about a relaxing vacation. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/my-turn-taken-with-a-grain-of-sand.html Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:40:46 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044192.jpg 64 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/my-turn-getting-into-the-swing-of-things.html A Needham mother shares how she barely survived the seemingly simple setup of a swing set. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/my-turn-getting-into-the-swing-of-things.html Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:01:48 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3042752.jpg 61 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/basketball-great-rebecca-lobo-broadcaster-mom-and-still-in-the-game-4f68c42a33392.html Rebecca Lobo made her name as a star player in women's basketball. These days she's a mom of three and a sportscaster for ESPN. Here's what she has to say about work, motherhood and sports. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/basketball-great-rebecca-lobo-broadcaster-mom-and-still-in-the-game-4f68c42a33392.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:55:16 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3037392.jpg 100 70 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/surviving-a-stalled-economy-strategies-for-families.html As we head into another year of this recession, we all could use some strategies for stretching the dollar – spending less on bills and more on family fun and the future. Here's some sound, doable ideas from financial experts and parents. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/surviving-a-stalled-economy-strategies-for-families.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:36:55 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3030072.jpg 55 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-artistic-parents-can-stay-creative.html While parenting comes with routine and occasional monotony, artistic parents discover ways to nurture their creative side. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-artistic-parents-can-stay-creative.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:04:52 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024212.jpg 83 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/volunteer-opportunities-in-and-around-boston.html Looking for ways that you – and even your whole family – can help others? There are dozens of volunteer opportunities across Eastern Massachusetts. Take a look at our ever-growing list! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/volunteer-opportunities-in-and-around-boston.html Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:40:42 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024092.gif 100 34 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/invest-in-couple-care.html Every fall parents drop children off at college and some return home to an empty house and a spouse they don't know anymore. 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