http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - children's theater in Boston http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-outdoor-fun-nature-walks-animal-encounters-more.html Get your whole family outside and active across Massachusetts with fun outdoor walks and animal encounters. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ongoing-outdoor-fun-nature-walks-animal-encounters-more.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:26:47 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024352.jpg 83 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/top-picks-for-family-fun-51bcab0081631.html This week's top picks for fun family events in Massachusetts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/top-picks-for-family-fun-51bcab0081631.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:01:03 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/grilled-taco-chicken.html Cook up some Grilled Chicken Taco with corn on the cob and green beans in this recipe from The Dinner Daily! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/grilled-taco-chicken.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:06:44 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/family-fun-in-western-mass.html A day trip away from Boston will take you to a treasure trove of family fun. Head west to Hampshire County for everything from a falconry site to zoos, indoor karting and cool museums! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/family-fun-in-western-mass.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:08:39 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ten-years-mo-willems-books.html Mo Willems' beloved pigeon, from his children's book series about a very persistent bird, turns 10 this year – as in 10 years in print. Learn more about this literary giant among young children with our exclusive interview. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ten-years-mo-willems-books.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:16:23 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-books-teach-philosophy.html Here's a neat take on children's literature - that it can teach kids about philosophy! Mount Holyoke College Professor Thomas Wartenberg explores this in our June "My Turn" column. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-books-teach-philosophy.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:18:01 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, 10 Jun 2013 14:07:33 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-labor-and-delivery-trends.html Standards of care in labor and delivery at Massachusetts hospitals have changed in recent years, from how medication is used to when doctors will induce labor to what happens to the baby immediately after birth. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-labor-and-delivery-trends.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:11:34 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/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/slow-cooker-chicken-fiesta-with-carrots.html Cook up some Slow Cooker Chicken Fiesta with Carrots in this recipe from The Dinner Daily! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/slow-cooker-chicken-fiesta-with-carrots.html Mon, 13 May 2013 13:24:48 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/honey-mustard-chicken-with-roasted-veggies.html Cook up some Honey Mustard Chicken with roasted Veggies in this recipe from The Dinner Daily! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/honey-mustard-chicken-with-roasted-veggies.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:04:30 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-and-allergies-what-you-need-to-know.html Allergies affect about 50 million adults and children in this country. Here's a look at how allergies affect the body, tests to pinpoint an allergy and the kinds of treatment to expect if your child has an allergy. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/kids-and-allergies-what-you-need-to-know.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:09:51 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-childrens-museum-marks-100-years.html It's a big year for the Boston Children's Museum. The museum is celebrating its 100th year of operation with a special focus on the "power of play" and an acknowledgement that parents and other adults play just as hard as the kids here. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/boston-childrens-museum-marks-100-years.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:09:14 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/signs-of-a-concussion.html March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Educate yourself on the signs of concussion, especially if you have a child who plays sports where head injuries could happen. Here's some great information from the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/signs-of-a-concussion.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:17:10 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/balsamic-pork-chops-with-healthy-mash-and-green-beans.html Cook up some pork and potatoes with green beans in this recipe from The Dinner Daily. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/balsamic-pork-chops-with-healthy-mash-and-green-beans.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:16:39 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-sleep-myths.html Many parents have no trouble enforcing good sleep habits in their kids, but don't get enough Zs themselves. Here are some common myths about sleep and some healthful advice on getting enough rest. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-sleep-myths.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:18:55 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/mothers-day-contest-tell-us-the-traits-youve-inherited-from-your-mom.html Turning into your mother? Tell us about it in our new Mother's Day Contest. You could win tickets to see a Boston Ballet performance of the ballet classic Coppélia. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/mothers-day-contest-tell-us-the-traits-youve-inherited-from-your-mom.html Thu, 02 May 2013 16:32:06 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 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:25:32 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/protect-your-childs-smile.html Follow these strategies to help protect and care for your child's teeth. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/protect-your-childs-smile.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:30:30 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/driving-with-young-kids.html Follow these driving tips for safety when transporting babies or toddlers in your car this winter. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/driving-with-young-kids.html Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:11:50 EST 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/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/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/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/tackle-clutter-at-home.html Here are 5 practical, doable tips for tackling the clutter in your home. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/tackle-clutter-at-home.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:12:37 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/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/polar-express-rides-in-massachusetts.html Families who want to relive the popular story of The Polar Express can board several Polar Express trains in Massachusetts this month. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/polar-express-rides-in-massachusetts.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:49:32 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 Jun 2013 15:26:56 EDT 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/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/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/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/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/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/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 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:01:12 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/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/massachusetts-corn-mazes-to-explore.html Navigate your way through these cool corn mazes at local farms in eastern Massachusetts. No GPS's allowed! http://boston.parenthood.com/article/massachusetts-corn-mazes-to-explore.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:30:09 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/apple-picking-at-farms-and-orchards-in-massachusetts.html Apple-picking season is here! Head out to these farms or orchards in eastern Massachusetts to pick your own baskets of this delectable fall fruit. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/apple-picking-at-farms-and-orchards-in-massachusetts.html Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:53:23 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/a-dads-case-fpr-living-vicariously.html In our My Turn column, Belmont dad Bil Levine talks about the thrills he gets reliving his own basketball career through his son. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/a-dads-case-fpr-living-vicariously.html Fri, 25 May 2012 13:29:23 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3041032.jpg 62 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/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/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/nicu-infants-life-in-a-hospital-nicu.html Boston Parents Paper takes a closer look at the hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where doctors, nurses and other caring staff provide life-saving care for newborns in medical distress and extraordinary support for their families. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/nicu-infants-life-in-a-hospital-nicu.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:24:52 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3039112.jpg 128 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-part-with-your-kids-outgrown-toys.html Wondering how you'll ever clear out all the outgrown, unused toys in your home? Here's one mom's experience, along with tips for cleaning up and clearing out the clutter of playthings in your living space. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-part-with-your-kids-outgrown-toys.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:19:04 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3037412.jpg 52 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/teach-your-child-to-shoot-a-basket.html Got a little Michael Jordan wannabe in your family? It's not hard to teach a child to shoot a basket. These fundamentals from local basketball experts Sarah Behn and Steve Curley give you all the information you need. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/teach-your-child-to-shoot-a-basket.html Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:25:53 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035872.jpg 83 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/what-we-all-need-to-know-about-epipens.html About 100 people, including children, die of allergic reactions in the U.S. each year, and epinephrine is amazingly effective in preventing this. The EpiPen is easy to use – learn how so that you too can prevent food allergy deaths. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/what-we-all-need-to-know-about-epipens.html Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:28:27 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035852.jpg 92 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/spirituality-and-special-needs.html Religious educators say it’s possible – and just as important – to apply the advances made in special education in the schools to help children develop a relationship with God. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/spirituality-and-special-needs.html Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:13:09 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035772.jpg 100 66 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/how-to-handle-unsolicited-advice.html It can come from family members, friends or complete strangers, and it can occur no matter what the age of your children. Here's how to handle unsolicited advice about your parenting. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/how-to-handle-unsolicited-advice.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:43 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3033012.jpg 88 83 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/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/get-in-on-the-giving.html Learn what your family can do to help the hungry in Massachusetts this holiday season, along with our annual list of other local causes worthy of support. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/get-in-on-the-giving.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:45:08 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3028472.jpg 55 83 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/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/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/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/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/mcas-scores-carry-more-weight-for-teachers.html Under sweeping new guidelines approved this summer in Massachusetts, MCAS scores will be used to help evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/mcas-scores-carry-more-weight-for-teachers.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:48:34 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022772.jpg 58 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ban-on-school-birthday-sweets.html More Massachusetts schools are adopting bans on birthday party treats, in response to the childhood obesity epidemic, an increase in allergies and also to cut back on disruptions in the classroom. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/ban-on-school-birthday-sweets.html Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:20:26 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022792.jpg 84 83 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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