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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.

A trip to Mystic, Conn. offers a boatload of activities for families.

Meeting the Needs of the Profoundly Gifted

Published: 03/08/2011 by Susan Flynn in Child Development

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.

Meet the Winner of our 'Worst Vacation Ever' Contest

Published: 07/27/2011 by Boston Parents Paper Editors in Family Relationships

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

Meet the winner of our Silly Holiday Photo Card Contest, the Moore family of Chelmsford, and see how some families manage to spread joy – and giggles – with their annual holiday greetings.

My Turn: Getting into the Swing of Things

Published: 06/24/2012 by Rochelle Goldin in Family Relationships

A Needham mother shares how she barely survived the seemingly simple setup of a swing set.

My Turn: Taken With a Grain of Sand

Published: 07/20/2012 by Katherine Wood in Family Relationships

A Stow mother with two small children shares how she learned to adjust her preconceptions about a relaxing vacation.

Navigate your way through these cool corn mazes at local farms in eastern Massachusetts. No GPS's allowed!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities

Published: 01/16/2013 by Jennifer Sammons in Family Entertainment

School's out! Need a way to entertain the family for Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Here's some holiday-related events to educate and keep them busy.

Monitoring Your Children After Sandy Hook

Published: 12/21/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

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.