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Published: 04/20/2011 in Family Relationships
"Relationships" is a column that explores our interactions with our kids, our spouses or partners, our parents or in-laws, and others. Here, a woman asks how to get her husband to give more inspiring holiday or birthday gifts.
Published: 06/21/2012 by Steve Calechman in Family Entertainment
Home birthday parties require games and activities to keep your party guests happy and engaged. Here, from some experts in the field of keeping kids busy – camp directors – are some great new ideas for games, art activities and even quieter pursuits.
Published: 08/23/2011 in Eating & Nutrition
More Massachusetts schools are adopting bans on birthday party treats, in response to the childhood obesity epidemic, an increase in allergies and also to cut back on disruptions in the classroom.
Published: 06/23/2011 in Family Entertainment
Massachusetts moms offer some fun and easy ideas for breathing new life into birthday parties, offering tips on everything from party themes to favors to thank-you notes.
Published: 07/20/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Family Values
The Boston Parents Paper annually honors a person or organization helping local families in need with our Family Advocate Award. This year's honoree is Birthday Wishes, which hosts birthday parties for children in homeless shelters.
Published: 07/27/2011
Birthday party destinations, cake suppliers and party favors
Published: 01/18/2013 by Steve Calechman in Child Development
A child's first birthday is a special occasion, full of parental expectations. Here, columnist Steve Calechman recounts the reality of celebrating with a 1-year-old.
Published: 06/24/2012 by Lisa Armony in Family Entertainment
Few activities make kids happier than a plunge into the pool. Learn tips on how to keep all your guests safe as they splash around with their friends.
Published: 07/28/2011 in Eating & Nutrition
Introducing the Boston Parents Paper's 2011 Family Favorite Award winners! Each winner in categories covering places to eat, shop, play and explore in Massachusetts was chosen through votes by our readers and careful research by our editors
Published: 08/26/2012 by Susan Flynn in Education
Two Boston-area programs are helping kids from immigrant families or low-income families prepare for college.