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New England Aquarium Transforms!

Published: 11/09/2012 in Education

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.

Finding the Right Preschool for Your Child

Published: 11/02/2012 by Millicent Skiles in Child Care

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.

Social Bullying Rampant on Kids’ TV Shows

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

While there's plenty of research on the effects of television violence on children, a new study reveals that social bullying – portrayed in many popular children's TV programs – doesn't get as much notice, but likely has similar effects.

Plenty to Devour at the Eric Carle Museum

Published: 10/26/2012 by Susan Flynn in Education

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.

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.

A new national survey reveals that while voters think that parents should be educating their kids about politics, most parents really aren't doing it.

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.

Baby Steps to Better Photos of Infants

Published: 10/05/2012 by Susan Flynn in Family Entertainment

Babies are beautiful! Follow these tips from local photographers for taking better photos of your precious little one.

Educators Discourage Family Vacations on School Time

Published: 09/28/2012 by Elizabeth White in Education

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.

A survey of American adults reveals a lot of misunderstanding about learning disabilities, including beliefs that these disorders can be caused by a poor diet, watching too much TV or even childhood vaccines.