http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - Kids' Camps http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com http://boston.parenthood.com/article/time-to-plan-for-summer-camp.html Summer camps fill up early – as early as the winter months! Some advanced research and planning with your kids is in order. Check out our 2012 guide to making the most of your child's summer camp experience. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/time-to-plan-for-summer-camp.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:32:18 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3029992.jpg 84 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/win-a-free-football-clinic-with-patriots-star-player-wes-welker.html We're offering the chance to win a free football clinic with New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker for your child in May. Two different winners will be selected, so enter today! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/win-a-free-football-clinic-with-patriots-star-player-wes-welker.html Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:25:08 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3038792.jpg 57 86 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/hit-the-road-for-the-ultimate-family-bonding-experience.html Many parents believe the best way to bond with their kids is to spend time with them one-on-one. Jeff Siegel took his son to sports venues nationwide and then wrote a book about how you can take similar trips to explore your child's interests. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/hit-the-road-for-the-ultimate-family-bonding-experience.html Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:13:47 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022072.jpg 100 75 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/get-out-adventures-in-the-back-yard.html Looking for ways to get your kids outside and in tune with nature this winter? Here are two easy ways to do just that. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/get-out-adventures-in-the-back-yard.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:39:26 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3033732.jpg 48 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/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/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/simplicity-parenting-what-it-is-and-why-more-parents-are-changing-the-way-they-raise-their-kids.html Fast-paced lives, too many clothes, toys and gadgets, over-scheduled days – Kim John Payne, the founder of the Simplicity Parenting movement, says all of these have contributed to kids under too much pressure. Here's a look at his recipe for change. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/simplicity-parenting-what-it-is-and-why-more-parents-are-changing-the-way-they-raise-their-kids.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:54:15 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3037532.jpg 100 80 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/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/kids-and-classical-music.html Even if you have no background in classical music, it's easy to expose your kids and your family to the likes of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Follow these five tips from conductors and music educators. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-and-classical-music.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:38:08 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/parents-not-talking-to-kids-enough-about-politics.html A new national survey reveals that while voters think that parents should be educating their kids about politics, most parents really aren't doing it. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parents-not-talking-to-kids-enough-about-politics.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:19:25 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/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/stress-free-travel-with-your-family.html Traveling with kids – with your whole family – can be stressful. Finding a destination, lodging, attractions and dining options can sometimes feel overwhelming. Here are some great tips for simplifying the process for a relaxing vacation. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/stress-free-travel-with-your-family.html Fri, 25 May 2012 13:39:06 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3040932.jpg 77 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-story-hours.html Kids love to hear stories; parents love to escape from the house with their little ones for awhile. Here's a list of the ongoing story times for kids at various libraries, bookstores and other locations in Massachusetts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-story-hours.html Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:00:42 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024372.gif 64 64 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/party-in-the-pool-tips-to-keep-everyone-safe.html Few activities make kids happier than a plunge into the pool. Learn tips on how to keep all your guests safe as they splash around with their friends. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/party-in-the-pool-tips-to-keep-everyone-safe.html Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:02:39 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3042772.jpg 118 86 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/relationships-neighbor-approves-tv-shows-mom-does-not.html Read advice from an expert in relationships and our readers. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/relationships-neighbor-approves-tv-shows-mom-does-not.html Thu, 26 May 2011 13:14:25 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3018812.jpg 68 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 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/spring-cleaning-get-your-kids-to-help.html Looking forward to spring cleaning? If you're not because it seems like you're the only one in your home doing the actual chores, enlist your kids to help! Check out these ways to make cleaning more fun for children and easier for you. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/spring-cleaning-get-your-kids-to-help.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:22:31 EDT 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/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/strategies-for-back-to-school-shopping.html Ready for those back-to-school clothes shopping battles with your kids? Here's how to make the most of that annual clothes shopping ritual by planning ahead, setting limits and working with your child to please everyone in the process http://boston.parenthood.com/article/strategies-for-back-to-school-shopping.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:39:15 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3044272.jpg 57 86 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/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/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/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/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-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/teach-your-child-to-ice-skate.html Ice skating is a fun activity that will get your child physically active and loving it. Here's how to teach him or her the basics. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/teach-your-child-to-ice-skate.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:15:28 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035452.jpg 87 83 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/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/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/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/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/the-family-dog-tips-from-hollywood-trainers-on-choosing-and-caring-for-a-canine.html Your kids want a dog. But you have no idea where to begin – so many breeds, so much to think about! Check out this advice, from the people who train dogs for TV and films, on how to choose and care for a canine. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/the-family-dog-tips-from-hollywood-trainers-on-choosing-and-caring-for-a-canine.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:49:46 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024052.jpg 81 83 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 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:28:44 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/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/teach-your-child-how-to-ride-a-bike.html Learning to ride a bicycle is a big milestone in any child's life. Here, from a local expert, are some tips for helping to teach your son or daughter how to master their first real form of transportation. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/teach-your-child-how-to-ride-a-bike.html Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:55:03 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3019192.jpg 100 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/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/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/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/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/inclusion-is-it-working-in-the-classroom.html Years after federal law began requiring that kids with special needs be taught in the least restrictive environment possible, the idea of full inclusion in the classroom still divides us. Here’s a look at whether full inclusion is working. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/inclusion-is-it-working-in-the-classroom.html Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:00:04 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035812.jpg 100 66 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/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/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-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/on-the-cheap.html Discounts,deals and freebies on family fun http://boston.parenthood.com/article/on-the-cheap.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:49:18 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022152.jpg 97 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/relationships-when-a-spouses-gifts-miss-the-mark.html "Relationships" is a column that explores our interactions with our kids, our spouses or partners, our parents or in-laws, and others. Here, a woman asks how to get her husband to give more inspiring holiday or birthday gifts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/relationships-when-a-spouses-gifts-miss-the-mark.html Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:18:49 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3017572.jpg 67 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parents-share-ideas-for-creative-halloween-costumes.html Massachusetts moms share their clever ideas for easy homemade Halloween costumes. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/parents-share-ideas-for-creative-halloween-costumes.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:07:27 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024152.jpg 61 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/keep-them-reading-witha-summer-book-club.html Start a summer reading book club so your kids can hang out with their friends and great authors at the same time. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/keep-them-reading-witha-summer-book-club.html Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:30:08 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3042332.jpg 107 86 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/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/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/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/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 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/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/be-a-weekend-foster-family-to-a-puppy.html Your family could be a weekend foster family for a puppy being trained as an assistance dog for people with disabilities. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/be-a-weekend-foster-family-to-a-puppy.html Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:55:19 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3016612.jpg 62 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/creative-moms-share-their-best-birthday-party-ideas.html Massachusetts moms offer some fun and easy ideas for breathing new life into birthday parties, offering tips on everything from party themes to favors to thank-you notes. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/creative-moms-share-their-best-birthday-party-ideas.html Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:39:30 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3020012.jpg 100 56 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/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/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/get-to-know-your-childs-imaginary-friends.html You might be aggravated – or amused – by your child's imaginary friends. But researchers say these "playmates" help kids sort through feelings, socialize, understand others and more. Here's how to understand the invisible pals in your child's life. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/get-to-know-your-childs-imaginary-friends.html Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:42:30 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3019992.jpg 54 83 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/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/ongoing-outdoor-fun-nature-walks-animal-encounters-more.html Get your whole family outside and active across Massachusetts with this month's fun outdoor walks, animal encounters and more. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-outdoor-fun-nature-walks-animal-encounters-more.html Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:35:32 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024352.jpg 83 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