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Top Picks for Family Fun

Published: 05/20/2013 by Jennifer Sammons in Family Entertainment

This week's top picks for fun family events in Massachusetts.

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.

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.

Birthing YOUR Way: Labor and Delivery Trends

Published: 04/27/2013 by Calvin Hennick in Expecting!

Standards of care in labor and delivery at Massachusetts hospitals have changed in recent years, from how medication is used to when doctors will induce labor to what happens to the baby immediately after birth.

Sooner or later all women seem to turn into their mothers, picking up traits they like – and don't like. We made that the subject of a 2013 essay contest for local moms. Here's the winning essay by a Beverly mom of two.

Wanted: Foster Parents

Published: 04/27/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Child Care

Massachusetts currently has a shortage of families willing to take in a foster child. May is National Foster Care Month. If you've ever considered being a foster parent, here's what you need to know.

Talking to Kids About the Boston Marathon Bombings

Published: 04/22/2013 by By Mary Lou Kelleher, RN, MS in Family Relationships

How do you talk with your kids about something as frightening as terrorism, especially when it happens so close to home? In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, here's some advice from the head nurse at Boston's Franciscan Children's Hospital.

Cook up some Slow Cooker Chicken Fiesta with Carrots in this recipe from The Dinner Daily!

Cook up some Honey Mustard Chicken with roasted Veggies in this recipe from The Dinner Daily!

Communicating with the Coach

Published: 04/07/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

Your child is on a youth sports team and you don't think he's getting enough playing time. You want to approach the coach but you don't want to come across as an aggressive parent. Here's what you need to know and how to communicate effectively.