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Sooner or later all women seem to turn into their mothers, picking up traits they like – and don't like. We made that the subject of a 2013 essay contest for local moms. Here's the winning essay by a Beverly mom of two.

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.

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.

More Sleep Could Help Prevent Diabetes in Teens

Published: 10/26/2012 by Christina Elston in Behavior

New research finds that enough sleep at night for teens can actually reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.