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How To Survive Holiday Letdown

Published: 11/26/2011 in Behavior

Kids – and their parents – can sometimes feel disappointed once the hype of the holidays is over. Glean some valuable advice on how to manage expectations, and keep the season of joy alive.

Could Measles Make a Comeback?

Published: 06/21/2012 by Christina Elston in Child Care

A decline in the vaccination rate, coupled with a resurgence of measles abroad could spell trouble for American families who haven't had their children immunized for measles. The disease, once thought eradicated, seems to be making a comeback.

How to Chaperone a Teenage Party

Published: 11/11/2011 in Child Care

As the parent of a teen who wants to host a house party, you're ultimately in control. But your bigger job here is to teach your child all the life skills that come with entertaining.

Keep Them Reading With a Summer Book Club

Published: 06/15/2012 by Belinda Mooney in Child Development

Start a summer reading book club so your kids can hang out with their friends and great authors at the same time.

Our 2011 National Parenting Publications Awards for Parenting Resources feature books, gear, web sites and more to make your parenting lives easier. Here, we list the 20 gold-winning products. For all of this year's winners, visit NAPPAawards.com.

Pure Guesswork: The ’70s Almost Hurt My Baby

Published: 06/21/2012 by Steve Calechman in Child Care

In the latest Boston Parents Paper installment of our Pure Guesswork column, writer-dad Steve Calechman struggles with how to prevent flying objects from interrupting a stroller ride for his infant son.

How to Handle Unsolicited Advice

Published: 01/21/2012 by Bonny Osterhage in Behavior

It can come from family members, friends or complete strangers, and it can occur no matter what the age of your children.
Here's how to handle unsolicited advice about your parenting.

Pure Guesswork: Not Picking Up on the Signs

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.

Add Some Homeschooling to Your Child’s Day

Published: 08/26/2012 by Robert Moskowitz in Child Development

These homeschooling strategies boost children’s learning – and you don’t have to be a homeschooler to try them.

Teen Diabetes Rates Are Way Up

Published: 08/26/2012 by Christina Elston in Child Development

Diabetes and prediabetes have more than doubled among U.S. teens. Health experts urge parents to focus more on teens’ eating and exercise habits.