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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.

Spotting a Speech Problem – and Helping Your Child

Published: 03/01/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Behavior

About 10 percent of children nationwide have some kind of communication disorder, including speech and language problems. Here's a look at some common speech problems and what to look for in your child.

Are you helping to pay for your child's college education? If so, you might want to talk with your child about your expectations. A new study reveals that some students getting their parents' financial help are slacking off academically.

February School Vacation Week Fun!

Published: 02/16/2013 by Jennifer Sammons in Family Entertainment

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.

Wondering about moving your little one from a crib to a bed? Here's how to delay the move if you think your child isn't quite ready, and how to make the transition if he is.

Protecting Kids From Gun Injury

Published: 01/25/2013 by Deirdre Wilson

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.

Raising Robust, Resilient Kids in an Age of Anxious Parenting

Published: 01/11/2013 by Sara Solovitch in Behavior

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.

Skiing With Kids

Published: 01/04/2013 by Kevin Braun in Family Entertainment

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.

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.

Helping Kids in the Aftermath of Violence

Published: 12/17/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

Here are some excellent resources for helping children cope after horrific violence like the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut