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Published: 05/05/2013 in Health & Wellness
A new poll of parents finds that more than 40 percent are giving their very young children over the counter cough and cold medicines to relieve cold symptoms, despite federal warnings against this.
Published: 04/14/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior
Infant sign language is one of the many skills out there for new parents to learn. Here's a humorous look at whether it's necessary, from Boston Parents Paper columnist Steve Calechman.
Published: 02/25/2013 in Family Relationships
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.
Published: 01/22/2013 by Deirdre Wilson in Eating & Nutrition
The Panera restaurant chain is opening a new "pay as you go" café in downtown Boston. People with limited income will be allowed to pay what they can afford for a meal, while those who want to give back can pay a bit more than a meal is worth.
Published: 01/19/2013 by Jennifer Sammons in Family Entertainment
They’re bald and they’re blue and now they’re teaming up with the Boston Children’s Museum to bring you a new experience in sound.
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.
Published: 12/21/2012 in Family Finances
As the economy continues to struggle along, a new report reveals that families are relying on wives' income at record high levels to help make ends meet.
Published: 11/30/2012 by Christina Elston in Behavior
A proposed overhaul of the way autism is defined has some parents worried that their children's diagnoses and services are in jeopardy. But health providers say most kids will retain the diagnosis under the proposed guidelines.
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.
Published: 11/09/2012 in Behavior
New research finds that adolescents victimized by peers, sexual assault or maltreatment have an increased risk of suicidal thoughts not long after the incidents occur