http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - school-year illness http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com http://boston.parenthood.com/article/6-common-school-year-illnesses-and-how-to-avoid-them.html The start of a new school year has many parents on the lookout for the latest illnesses swirling around the classroom. Here are six common, infectious illnesses to watch for, along with tips on how your child can avoid catching or spreading them. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/6-common-school-year-illnesses-and-how-to-avoid-them.html Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:33:50 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3024032.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/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/homeschooling-tips-for-everyone-boston-parents-paper.html These homeschooling strategies boost children’s learning – and you don’t have to be a homeschooler to try them. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/homeschooling-tips-for-everyone-boston-parents-paper.html Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:01:39 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3046212.jpg 101 100 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/behind-the-wheel-with-a-school-bus-driver.html Learn what one school bus driver has to say about safety, the other drivers on the road, seat belts and the still coveted back seat. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/behind-the-wheel-with-a-school-bus-driver.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:00:26 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3022712.jpg 82 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/school-sports-now-more-accessible.html Schools are now required to make "reasonable" modifications that would allow students with special needs to participate in after-school sports, under new guidelines issued by the federal government. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/school-sports-now-more-accessible.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:07:12 EDT 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/homework-how-much-is-too-much-boston-parents-paper.html The debate over homework continues nationwide. Here are guidelines for parents concerned about their child’s homework load. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/homework-how-much-is-too-much-boston-parents-paper.html Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:49:26 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3046172.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/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/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/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/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/families-share-tresured-holiday-traditions.html Families share simple ways they make the holidays special year after year, from catching a performance of The Nutcracker to stringing cranberries and popcorn to observing a special “Nana night” during Hanukkah. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/families-share-tresured-holiday-traditions.html Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:38:06 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3028372.jpg 96 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/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/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/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/get-preschoolers-moving.html Preschoolers today aren't spending enough time at school being physically active, and a new study suggests that parents can do a lot more to change that. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/get-preschoolers-moving.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:43:09 EDT 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/report-finds-widely-varying-graduation-rates-for-students-with-learning-disabilities.html A new report finds widely varying high school graduation rates for students with specific learning disabilities and recommends against making tracking decisions for these students as early as elementary school. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/report-finds-widely-varying-graduation-rates-for-students-with-learning-disabilities.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:07:16 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/surviving-a-stalled-economy-strategies-for-families.html As we head into another year of this recession, we all could use some strategies for stretching the dollar – spending less on bills and more on family fun and the future. Here's some sound, doable ideas from financial experts and parents. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/surviving-a-stalled-economy-strategies-for-families.html Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:36:55 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3030072.jpg 55 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/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/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/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/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/new-warnings-about-the-sun-and-tanning.html Despite years of warnings about the sun, tanning beds and skin cancer, Americans continue to stay outside too long without enough sunscreen, and many adolescents and adults are using tanning beds. Here's an updated look at a continuing problem. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/new-warnings-about-the-sun-and-tanning.html Thu, 26 May 2011 13:13:40 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3018852.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/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/why-get-the-hpv-vaccine.html The HPV vaccine has been the subject of controversy and debate since its offering a few years ago. Here, pediatrician Eli Newberger, M.D., offers a medical opinion on why this vaccine is so important for girls and boys, even at ages 9-12. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/why-get-the-hpv-vaccine.html Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:23:05 EST