http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com http://boston.parenthood.com/article/no-time-to-sleep.html Ever entertained the possibility of having another child? Check out first-time dad Steve Calechman's internal debate on the subject. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/no-time-to-sleep.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:27:35 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/making-sense-of-your-childs-dreams.html 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. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/making-sense-of-your-childs-dreams.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:12:17 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/on-childrens-books-reading-and-writing-an-interview-with-eric-kimmel.html Eric Kimmel is the award-winning author of more than 50 books, including Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. In this interview with the PJ Library in western Massachusetts, Kimmel talks about writing, getting kids to read and the future of books. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/on-childrens-books-reading-and-writing-an-interview-with-eric-kimmel.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:11:55 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, 20 May 2013 12:30:32 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, 20 May 2013 12:11:02 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/wanted-foster-parents.html Massachusetts currently has a shortage of families willing to take in a foster child. May is National Foster Care Month. If you've ever considered being a foster parent, here's what you need to know. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/wanted-foster-parents.html Mon, 06 May 2013 12:06:50 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/pure-guesswork-not-picking-up-on-the-signs.html 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. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/pure-guesswork-not-picking-up-on-the-signs.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:01:24 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 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:57:13 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/challenges-for-parents-of-special-needs-kids.html 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. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/challenges-for-parents-of-special-needs-kids.html Thu, 02 May 2013 17:12:32 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ads-for-unhealthy-food-target-parents.html A recent study finds that most of the food ads in national parenting and family magazines are for products that really aren't that nutritious and could lead to unhealthy weight gain. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ads-for-unhealthy-food-target-parents.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:58:04 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/spotting-a-speech-problem-and-helping-your-child.html 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. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/spotting-a-speech-problem-and-helping-your-child.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:58:29 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/february-school-vacation-week-fun.html Wondering what to do with the kids this February school vacation week? Check out some of these events at area musuems, zoos and other family attractions. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/february-school-vacation-week-fun.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:53:02 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parenting-humor-column.html A child's first birthday is a special occasion, full of parental expectations. Here, columnist Steve Calechman recounts the reality of celebrating with a 1-year-old. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parenting-humor-column.html Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:48:08 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/group-presents-autism-friendly-performance-of-annie.html Open Door Theater is offering a unique live theater performance of their musical Annie specially adapted for audience members on the autism spectrum. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/group-presents-autism-friendly-performance-of-annie.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:40:20 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/skiing-with-kids.html Don't spend your winter indoors. Grab the kids and head up to one of the many ski resorts in New England. Skiing is a great way to get fit and have fun. Equipment and lessons may be much less than you think. Here's what you need to know. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/skiing-with-kids.html Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:21:22 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/help-kids-cope-after-a-school-shooting.html Here are some excellent resources for helping children cope after horrific violence like the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut http://boston.parenthood.com/article/help-kids-cope-after-a-school-shooting.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:08:28 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/the-nutcracker-performances-in-massachusetts.html From professional ballet companies to local dance schools, performances of The Nutcracker can be found all over Massachusetts this month. Here are the remaining dates for some of the highlight performances. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/the-nutcracker-performances-in-massachusetts.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:01:37 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/new-england-aquarium-renovation.html The New England Aquarium in Boston is in the midst of a 10-month renovation, mainly to the giant ocean tank that is the centerpiece of this beloved family attraction. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/new-england-aquarium-renovation.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:51:37 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/finding-the-right-preschool-for-your-child.html It's the time of year when parents are looking into preschool for their young children. Preschools in eastern Massachusetts are hosting open houses and offering tours. Here are some tips on selecting the right school for your child. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/finding-the-right-preschool-for-your-child.html Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:12:08 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/social-bullying-on-kids-tv-shows.html While there's plenty of research on the effects of television violence on children, a new study reveals that social bullying – portrayed in many popular children's TV programs – doesn't get as much notice, but likely has similar effects. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/social-bullying-on-kids-tv-shows.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:37:42 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/theres-plenty-to-devour-at-the-eric-carle-museum.html It's called an art museum, but the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA, is so much more – illustrations, books, a hands-on art studio, a giant caterpillar-shaped book nook and more await adults and kids alike. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/theres-plenty-to-devour-at-the-eric-carle-museum.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:24:22 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/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/baby-steps-to-better-photos-of-infants.html Babies are beautiful! Follow these tips from local photographers for taking better photos of your precious little one. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/baby-steps-to-better-photos-of-infants.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:50:39 EDT 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/study-learning-disabilities-misunderstood.html A survey of American adults reveals a lot of misunderstanding about learning disabilities, including beliefs that these disorders can be caused by a poor diet, watching too much TV or even childhood vaccines. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/study-learning-disabilities-misunderstood.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:38:37 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/americans-surveyed-on-what-will-be-obsolete-in-2025.html Ever wonder what kinds of toys or everyday objects will still be around in the year 2025? A Boston-based junk removal company put the question to 1,010 Americans nationwide and got some interesting answers. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/americans-surveyed-on-what-will-be-obsolete-in-2025.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:21:05 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3047072.jpg 66 100 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/new-donor-milk-depot-opens-in-hanover.html To make it more convenient for breastfeeding mothers to donate their milk to help sick infants, a donor milk depot has opened at Isis Parenting in Hanover. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/new-donor-milk-depot-opens-in-hanover.html Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:40:24 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044892.jpg 123 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-the-colorado-shooting.html Dr. Gene Beresin, co-director of the Center for Mental Health and Media at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, gives advice to parents on how to talk to children about the recent Colorado shooting and help them feel comfortable back in movie theaters. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-the-colorado-shooting.html Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:53:13 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044532.jpg 80 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-parents-paper-2012-family-favorites.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-paper-2012-family-favorites.html Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:01:08 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044412.jpg 152 66 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/boston-parents-paper-2012-family-advocate-of-the-year-birthday-wishes.html The Boston Parents Paper annually honors a person or organization helping local families in need with our Family Advocate Award. This year's honoree is Birthday Wishes, which hosts birthday parties for children in homeless shelters. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-parents-paper-2012-family-advocate-of-the-year-birthday-wishes.html Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:46:37 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3045332.jpg 129 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/take-your-kids-to-washington-dc.html The nation’s capital offers something to please everyone in the family – amazing museums, cute animals, baseball and cupcakes, along with the sheer thrill of seeing the White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial and other iconic sights. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/take-your-kids-to-washington-dc.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:38:40 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044212.jpg 64 86 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/pure-guesswork-in-need-of-a-vertical-couch.html New babies mean less sleep. Here, our Pure Guesswork columnist Steve Calechman proposes some inventions he'd like to see created to help parents and their infants get more shut-eye. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/pure-guesswork-in-need-of-a-vertical-couch.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:41:37 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044332.jpg 68 86 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/enter-our-find-the-torches-contest.html Caught up in the Olympic spirit, we decided to make our readers work for the prize this month. Find the six torches hidden in our August magazine and you could win tickets to the 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions at Boston’s TD Garden. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/enter-our-find-the-torches-contest.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:14:52 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044292.jpg 22 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/catch-olympc-fever-with-your-family.html All eyes are on London for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Here are some ideas and fun facts to help the family get engaged in the competitions. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/catch-olympc-fever-with-your-family.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:26:40 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044232.jpg 132 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/fired-up-about-barbecues.html Jared Huizenga, president of the New England Barbecue Society, shares cooking tips to help improve your backyard cookouts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/fired-up-about-barbecues.html Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:03:23 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3042732.jpg 68 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/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/pure-guesswork-the-70s-almost-hurt-my-baby.html In the latest Boston Parents Paper installment of our Pure Guesswork column, writer-dad Steve Calechman struggles with how to prevent flying objects from interrupting a stroller ride for his infant son. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/pure-guesswork-the-70s-almost-hurt-my-baby.html Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:15:52 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3042612.jpg 68 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/pure-guesswork-panic-in-aisle-3.html The first installment of our new humor column chronicling the adventures of a new dad follows our intrepid hero into a grocery store with his infant son for the first time. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/pure-guesswork-panic-in-aisle-3.html Fri, 25 May 2012 13:18:07 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3040972.jpg 68 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/mothers-day-contest-winners-2012.html Boston Parents Paper's 2012 Mother's Day Contest honors three local moms who've dealt with some of life's hardships in an upbeat, tireless way – all the while remaining dedicated and committed to their children and families. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/mothers-day-contest-winners-2012.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:58:24 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3039132.jpg 66 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/boston-area-fashion-consultant-helps-women-dress-the-part.html Mary Lou Andre, owner of Needham-based Organization by Design, talks with the Boston Parents Paper about how moms can always look their best, whether in the boardroom or at the bus stop. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-area-fashion-consultant-helps-women-dress-the-part.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:43:47 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3039152.jpg 62 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/diapers-whats-best-for-baby-and-mother-earth-cloth-disposable-hybrid-or-none-of-the-above-4f68b97e19e0d.html When it comes to "green" living, nothing poses a bigger dilemma for environmentally-conscious parents than what type of diaper to use on your baby. Here's a dispassionate look at the diaper, in all its forms, and which type is better for the Earth. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/diapers-whats-best-for-baby-and-mother-earth-cloth-disposable-hybrid-or-none-of-the-above-4f68b97e19e0d.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:52:56 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3037512.jpg 97 83 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/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/from-phonics-to-physics-get-school-help-online-from-phonics-to-physics-get-school-help-online.html A growing number of free tutoring services are popping up online for kids, making the process of getting help with tough subjects like math or science more convenient. Here's a look at some of the sites and some local in-person tutoring services. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/from-phonics-to-physics-get-school-help-online-from-phonics-to-physics-get-school-help-online.html Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:18:50 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035832.jpg 100 75 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/dogs-gone-to-heaven.html This month's My Turn columnist shares how the loss of a family pet helped her approach the subject of life and death with her daughter. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/dogs-gone-to-heaven.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:43:12 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035472.jpg 94 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/seven-marriage-traps-and-how-to-avoid-them.html Marriage experts identify the bad habits of married couples -- and offer suggestions on how to break free. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/seven-marriage-traps-and-how-to-avoid-them.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:26:46 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3032892.jpg 78 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-olympic-champ-jonny-moseley.html Olympic gold medalist and father of two Jonny Moseley talks about his passion for the sport of skiing and fatherhood, and the example his parents set that he hopes to follow with his children. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-olympic-champ-jonny-moseley.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:08:27 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3032852.jpg 56 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/director-dad-steven-spielberg-on-kids-parenting-and-his-film-the-adventures-of-tintin.html Steven Spielberg likes films where young people rise above obstacles to solve problems, pursue dreams and meet their goals. His film, The Adventures of Tintin, is a story about just that. Hear from the renowned director about his work and his family. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/director-dad-steven-spielberg-on-kids-parenting-and-his-film-the-adventures-of-tintin.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:01:43 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3030092.jpg 100 77 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-to-take-better-photos-of-your-kids.html Just in time for the holidays, three professional photographers share their secrets for snapping frame-worthy pictures of children. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-take-better-photos-of-your-kids.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:52:07 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3028492.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-survive-holiday-letdown.html Kids – and their parents – can sometimes feel disappointed once the hype of the holidays is over. Glean some valuable advice on how to manage expectations, and keep the season of joy alive. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-survive-holiday-letdown.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:43:44 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3028452.jpg 55 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-the-author-of-a-bullying-anthology.html Angered by the Phoebe Prince bullying case, Swampscott resident Megan Kelley Hall reached out to fellow young adult fiction authors to ask them to share experiences with bullying, either as a victim, an aggressor, or a person silent on the sidelines. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-the-author-of-a-bullying-anthology.html Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:20:38 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3028352.jpg 86 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/meet-the-winner-of-our-silly-holiday-photo-contest.html Meet the winner of our Silly Holiday Photo Card Contest, the Moore family of Chelmsford, and see how some families manage to spread joy – and giggles – with their annual holiday greetings. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/meet-the-winner-of-our-silly-holiday-photo-contest.html Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:25:52 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3028332.jpg 100 71 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/chaperone-a-teenage-party.html As the parent of a teen who wants to host a house party, you're ultimately in control. But your bigger job here is to teach your child all the life skills that come with entertaining. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/chaperone-a-teenage-party.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:01:58 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3027752.jpg 54 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-events-at-museums-zoos-in-massachusetts.html Family activities abound across Massachusetts. Check out this month's list of ongoing events at local museums and zoos. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-events-at-museums-zoos-in-massachusetts.html Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:08:38 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024272.jpg 100 75 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-the-author-of-the-phantom-tollbooth.html Norton Juster, the beloved author of the children's classic, The Phantom Tollbooth, talks about the power of imagination, his childhood, and the dangers of pushing kids to read too early. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-the-author-of-the-phantom-tollbooth.html Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:48:36 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024172.jpg 56 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/enter-our-phantom-tollbooth-contest.html Enter our contest to win a signed copy of The Phantom Tollbooth and tickets to see the book turned into a play at Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/enter-our-phantom-tollbooth-contest.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:45:00 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024192.jpg 52 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/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/more-high-schools-doling-out-laptops.html Some Massachusetts high schools -- including the communities of Beverly and Burlington -- are equipping students with laptops and iPads to enrich their learning experiences and prepare them for a world steeped in technology. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/more-high-schools-doling-out-laptops.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:49:55 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022732.jpg 55 83 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/meet-the-winner-of-our-worst-vacation-ever-contest-4e30334ca115d.html You think you've had bad vacations? Check out the challenges faced by this Lexington family, the winner of our 2011 'Worst Vacation Ever' contest and the recipient of a nice, relaxing vacation at family-friendly Purity Spring Resort in New Hampshire http://boston.parenthood.com/article/meet-the-winner-of-our-worst-vacation-ever-contest-4e30334ca115d.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:58:45 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022052.jpg 100 59 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/destination-mystic-conn.html Hop a ferry to Block Island and be prepared to be blown away by the breathtaking beauty. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/destination-mystic-conn.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:08 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3021672.jpg 100 41 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/mystic-conn-quaint-seaport-for-family-fun.html A trip to Mystic, Conn. offers a boatload of activities for families. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/mystic-conn-quaint-seaport-for-family-fun.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:50:24 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3021692.jpg 58 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/a-boston-duck-boat-driver-shares-his-view.html A Boston Duck Tours driver dishes on what it's like to work for one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/a-boston-duck-boat-driver-shares-his-view.html Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:02:11 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3020032.jpg 61 83 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/local-doctor-helps-parents-understand-their-babies.html Kevin Nugent, Ph.D, director of the Brazelton Institute at Children's Hospital, Boston, has become an expert in interpreting the language of babies. He has written a new book to help parents decode and understand the behavior of their infants. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/local-doctor-helps-parents-understand-their-babies.html Thu, 26 May 2011 13:12:03 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3018772.jpg 59 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/roughhouse-with-your-kids-its-good-for-you.html You may want to stop your kids from all that wild horseplay they like to engage in. But roughhousing boosts their fitness, intelligence, social skills and the bond you share with them. Learn how, along with some roughhousing moves to do together! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/roughhouse-with-your-kids-its-good-for-you.html Tue, 03 May 2011 13:11:27 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3017512.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/a-pediatric-intern-at-bostons-childrens-hospital-pens-new-book.html Meghan MacLean Weir, M.D., author of Between Expectations: Lessons from a Pediatric Residency, talks about her time spent at Children's Hospital in Boston . http://boston.parenthood.com/article/a-pediatric-intern-at-bostons-childrens-hospital-pens-new-book.html Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:23:25 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3017492.jpg 79 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 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/meeting-the-needs-of-the-profoundly-gifted.html Profoundly gifted kids have different, but very real, special needs. Intellectually advanced kids can have trouble making friends and, if not challenged at school, can become bored and disruptive. Here's what you can do to help them thrive. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/meeting-the-needs-of-the-profoundly-gifted.html Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:46:52 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/3001052_photo_3015932.jpg 74 83