http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - Boston Children's museum http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com 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/blue-man-group-and-museum-team-up-for-new-exhibit.html They’re bald and they’re blue and now they’re teaming up with the Boston Children’s Museum to bring you a new experience in sound. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/blue-man-group-and-museum-team-up-for-new-exhibit.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:40:20 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/groundbreaking-childrens-book-the-snowy-day-turns-50.html Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day debuted 50 years ago and changed children's literature forever. It was the first time an African American child was depicted in a children's picture book. Here's a closer look at this classic. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/groundbreaking-childrens-book-the-snowy-day-turns-50.html Thu, 02 May 2013 17:31:50 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3032912.jpg 91 83 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/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, 13 May 2013 13:13:53 EDT 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/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/on-stage-screen.html There's nothing like a live performance on stage! Check out the many family-friendly theatre dramas, puppet shows, concerts and more in our monthly list of live performances in Massachusetts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/on-stage-screen.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:40:01 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024252.gif 87 83 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/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/boston-parents-paper-2011-family-favorites.html Introducing the Boston Parents Paper's 2011 Family Favorite Award winners! Each winner in categories covering places to eat, shop, play and explore in Massachusetts was chosen through votes by our readers and careful research by our editors http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-parents-paper-2011-family-favorites.html Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:42:02 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022272.jpg 100 82 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/helping-kids-cope-with-sandy-hook.html Pediatricians and psychologists advise parents to continue monitoring their children's reactions in the weeks and months after the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/helping-kids-cope-with-sandy-hook.html Thu, 02 May 2013 17:18:36 EDT 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/black-history-month-fun-in-boston.html Put some history and fun into Black History Month in February. Boston offers some interesting sites for kids and adults alike. You'll learn a lot about the 19th-century African Americans who lived freely here while others were living in slavery. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/black-history-month-fun-in-boston.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:16:44 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/study-on-kids-excluding-others.html New research reveals that children's reasons for excluding peers from games, parties and cliques are more complicated than previously thought. The study's findings could help adults guide kids to find alternatives. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/study-on-kids-excluding-others.html Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:37:32 EDT 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/shopping.html Maternity & baby, children's clothes & shoes, sporting goods, bargains, books and toys http://boston.parenthood.com/article/shopping.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:42:34 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022112.jpg 51 83 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/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-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/talk-to-us-heres-how-you-can-be-seen-and-heard-in-the-boston-parents-paper.html Got something to say? The Boston Parents Paper wants to hear from you! Email us your input or ideas for our My Turn column, our What Works for Us brief, our Relationships department and more! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/talk-to-us-heres-how-you-can-be-seen-and-heard-in-the-boston-parents-paper.html Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:38:34 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3020172.jpg 100 73 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/boston-schools-superintendent-receives-top-education-leadership-award.html Boston Public Schools Superintendent Carol Johnson has received the top honor for urban education leadership. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-schools-superintendent-receives-top-education-leadership-award.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:44:34 EDT 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/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/sneak-some-history-past-your-kids-with-a-visit-to-these-massachusetts-sites.html Summer is all about fun – but why can't it also include some learning? Bring your family to any or all of these local Massachusetts attractions and combine a lot of fun with a little history lesson! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/sneak-some-history-past-your-kids-with-a-visit-to-these-massachusetts-sites.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:18:48 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3021972.jpg 100 67 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/support-groups-for-parents-families-in-the-boston-area.html Need a shoulder to lean on? A helping hand? Check out the numerous support groups and organizations available to parents, kids and whole families in Eastern Massachusetts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/support-groups-for-parents-families-in-the-boston-area.html Mon, 14 May 2012 19:57:21 EDT 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/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/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/attractions-adventures.html The best museums, fairs, zoos, beaches, play spaces, outdoor fun and more http://boston.parenthood.com/article/attractions-adventures.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:35:15 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3021952.jpg 66 83 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, 06 May 2013 12:04:14 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/pure-guesswork-in-a-class-by-himself.html Are new or expectant parents like politicians? Boston Parents Paper humor columnist Steve Calechman explores the similarities and takes on one campaign promise that he doubts presidential candidates can keep – keeping college tuition affordable. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/pure-guesswork-in-a-class-by-himself.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:31:37 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-financial-advisor-john-spooner.html Author and Boston-based financial adviser John Spooner pens a new common-sense advice book told through a series of letters to his grandchildren. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-financial-advisor-john-spooner.html Fri, 25 May 2012 13:16:02 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3040992.jpg 114 86 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/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/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/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/boy-brain-girl-brain-is-there-a-difference.html Two Boston gender experts are challenging beliefs that boys and girls learn and behave differently because of brain structure, and must therefore be taught differently. They argue that our culture creates stereotypes that lead to these differences. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boy-brain-girl-brain-is-there-a-difference.html Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:02:16 EDT 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/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, 13 May 2013 13:14:34 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/protect-kids-from-guns.html Children playing in other people's homes where guns are stored are at risk. Here's what you need to know to protect your child from gun injury. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/protect-kids-from-guns.html Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:27:56 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/blog-for-bostonparentspapercom.html Are you a parenting blogger? Blog for us at BostonParentsPaper.com! Increase your reach and influence with Massachusetts parents. Email us about the focus of your blog today! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/blog-for-bostonparentspapercom.html Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:50:24 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3045472.jpg 103 100 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/why-yelling-at-your-kids-never-works.html All parents lose their cool at one time or another with their kids. Here's a look at why yelling just doesn't work and what to do instead when your children are misbehaving and you're losing your cool. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/why-yelling-at-your-kids-never-works.html Fri, 25 May 2012 11:27:01 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3040912.jpg 59 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/high-profile-boston-women-share-moms-best-advice.html Seven high-profile Boston women, including Boston's school superintendent and celebrated chef Jody Adams, share the advice they remember most from their mothers. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/high-profile-boston-women-share-moms-best-advice.html Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:13:37 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3017472.jpg 53 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/panera-pay-as-you-go.html The Panera restaurant chain is opening a new "pay as you go" café in downtown Boston. People with limited income will be allowed to pay what they can afford for a meal, while those who want to give back can pay a bit more than a meal is worth. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/panera-pay-as-you-go.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:13:31 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/program-helps-immigrant-students-get-to-college-boston-parents-paper.html Two Boston-area programs are helping kids from immigrant families or low-income families prepare for college. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/program-helps-immigrant-students-get-to-college-boston-parents-paper.html Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:02:22 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3046192.jpg 146 100 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/household-word-columnist-carol-band-signs-off.html Longtime humor columnist Carol Band has penned her last "A Household Word" column for the Boston Parents Paper. As she prepares to move on to new stages in her life, read her take on parenting "lasts" and why they're much trickier than "firsts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/household-word-columnist-carol-band-signs-off.html Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:02:26 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3020132.jpg 100 75 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/birthday-party-games-that-keep-kids-busy-and-engaged.html Home birthday parties require games and activities to keep your party guests happy and engaged. Here, from some experts in the field of keeping kids busy – camp directors – are some great new ideas for games, art activities and even quieter pursuits. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/birthday-party-games-that-keep-kids-busy-and-engaged.html Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:26:24 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3042632.jpg 129 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/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. Experts say that's why it's critical to make time for your marriage while the kids are young, as hard as it may seem. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/invest-in-couple-care.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:31:51 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022812.jpg 100 69 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-the-registered-dietician-on-vegetarian-kids.html If parents are supportive, it's do-able -- and perfectly healthy -- for children to become vegetarians. Reed Mangels, R.D., Ph.D., and a consultant for the Vegetarian Resource Group, shares some tips for adopting a vegetarian diet. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-the-registered-dietician-on-vegetarian-kids.html Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:51:53 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3026812.jpg 57 83 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, 13 May 2013 13:15:36 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/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/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, 13 May 2013 13:26:24 EDT 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/keep-in-touch-with-grandparents-and-family-boston-parents-paper.html Maintaining close ties between children and their grandparents or other relatives is important, especially at a time when extended families often don't live near each other. Here are some neat ways to stay in touch and keep the family bond strong. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/keep-in-touch-with-grandparents-and-family-boston-parents-paper.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:09:23 EST 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, 18 Mar 2013 13:20:22 EDT