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5 Myths About Sleep

Published: 03/08/2013 in Health & Wellness

Many parents have no trouble enforcing good sleep habits in their kids, but don't get enough Zs themselves. Here are some common myths about sleep and some healthful advice on getting enough rest.

Making Sense of Your Child's Dreams

Published: 05/13/2013 by Katherine Wood in Behavior

Everyone dreams. Ever wonder what your children dream or how they dream, given that they have limited life experience? Here's a closer look at children's dreams and how to handle night terrors and nightmares.

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.

Pure Guesswork: In Need of a Vertical Couch

Published: 07/20/2012 by Steve Calechman in Sleep

New babies mean less sleep. Here, our Pure Guesswork columnist Steve Calechman proposes some inventions he'd like to see created to help parents and their infants get more shut-eye.

Pure Guesswork: No Time to Sleep

Published: 05/19/2013 by Steve Calechman in Child Care

Ever entertained the possibility of having another child? Check out first-time dad Steve Calechman's internal debate on the subject.

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.

Boston Children’s Museum Marks 100 Years

Published: 03/31/2013 by Michelle Xiarhos Curran in Child Development

It's a big year for the Boston Children's Museum. The museum is celebrating its 100th year of operation with a special focus on the "power of play" and an acknowledgement that parents and other adults play just as hard as the kids here.

Dr. Gene Beresin, co-director of the Center for Mental Health and Media at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, gives advice to parents on how to talk to children about the recent Colorado shooting and help them feel comfortable back in movie theaters.

Tips for Child Personal Safety

Published: 03/17/2013 by Katherine Wood in Child Care

When it comes to keeping our kids safe, knowledge is power. Here's how to teach children about personal safety with an emphasis on common sense, not fear.

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.