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Groundbreaking Children's Book – The Snowy Day – Turns 50!

Published: 01/21/2012 by Penny Schwartz in Education

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Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day debuted 50 years ago and changed children's literature forever. It was the first time an African American child was depicted in a children's picture book. Here's a closer look at this classic.

Parents Continuing to Give Young Children Cold Medicine, Despite Warnings

Published: 05/05/2013 in Health & Wellness

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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.

Portable Pools Are Smaller, Drowning Risk Isn’t

Published: 07/28/2011 by Christina Elston in Health & Wellness

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In spite of their ease and convenience, portable pools still pose the same drowning risks of any body of water. Here are some important and unique safety precautions to keep in mind as your kids use these pools this summer.

Eric Kimmel: On Children's Books, Getting Kids to Read and His Love of Writing

Published: 05/13/2013 in Education

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Eric Kimmel is the award-winning author of more than 50 books, including Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. In this interview with the PJ Library in western Massachusetts, Kimmel talks about writing, getting kids to read and the future of books.

Kids, Asthma and School: Tips for Helping Them Breathe a Little Easier

Published: 08/15/2012 by Huy Nguyen, M.D in Education

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If your child has asthma, the school environment can often exacerbate his or her condition. Here, from the Boston Public Health Commission, are some great tips to help your child breathe a little easier this school year.

Protecting Kids From Gun Injury

Published: 01/25/2013 by Deirdre Wilson

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Children playing in other people's homes where guns are stored are at risk. Here's what you need to know to protect your child from gun injury.

Keep Your Relationship Strong While Raising Kids

Published: 08/23/2011 in Family Relationships

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Every fall parents drop children off at college and some return home to an empty house and a spouse they don't know anymore. Experts say that's why it's critical to make time for your marriage while the kids are young, as hard as it may seem.

Local Doctor Helps Parents Understand Their Babies

Published: 05/26/2011 by Susan Flynn in Behavior

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Kevin Nugent, Ph.D, director of the Brazelton Institute at Children's Hospital, Boston, has become an expert in interpreting the language of babies. He has written a new book to help parents decode and understand the behavior of their infants.

Kids and Allergies – What You Need to Know

Published: 03/31/2013 in Health & Wellness

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Allergies affect about 50 million adults and children in this country. Here's a look at how allergies affect the body, tests to pinpoint an allergy and the kinds of treatment to expect if your child has an allergy.