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Despite reports that the recession has taken a greater toll on men, a new study finds that laid-off married mothers have the hardest time finding jobs.

While Massachusetts remains among the states with the highest median income in the nation, U.S. Census figures reveal that one in seven children here live in poverty.

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.

What Will Be Obsolete in 2025?

Published: 09/07/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Family Entertainment

Ever wonder what kinds of toys or everyday objects will still be around in the year 2025? A Boston-based junk removal company put the question to 1,010 Americans nationwide and got some interesting answers.

Plenty to Devour at the Eric Carle Museum

Published: 10/26/2012 by Susan Flynn in Education

It's called an art museum, but the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA, is so much more – illustrations, books, a hands-on art studio, a giant caterpillar-shaped book nook and more await adults and kids alike.

Apple-picking season is here! Head out to these farms or orchards in eastern Massachusetts to pick your own baskets of this delectable fall fruit.

Navigate your way through these cool corn mazes at local farms in eastern Massachusetts. No GPS's allowed!

Boy Brain – Girl Brain: Is There a Difference?

Published: 09/24/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

Two Boston gender experts are challenging beliefs that boys and girls learn and behave differently because of brain structure, and must therefore be taught differently. They argue that our culture creates stereotypes that lead to these differences.

When Kids Exclude Others

Published: 09/24/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

New research reveals that children's reasons for excluding peers from games, parties and cliques are more complicated than previously thought. The study's findings could help adults guide kids to find alternatives.