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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.

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.

Spring Cleaning – Get Your Kids to Help!

Published: 03/31/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Behavior

Looking forward to spring cleaning? If you're not because it seems like you're the only one in your home doing the actual chores, enlist your kids to help! Check out these ways to make cleaning more fun for children and easier for you.

Op-Ed: Local Moms on a Mission to Keep Kids Healthy and Fit

Published: 03/24/2013 by Kathleen Tullie in Behavior

This opinion / editorial piece details a Massachusetts-born initiative to get kids moving and physical active at school in the hour before classes begin. Dubbed BOKS, the initiative now has the support of Reebok and First Lady Michelle Obama.

School Sports Now More Accessible

Published: 03/24/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Education

Schools are now required to make "reasonable" modifications that would allow students with special needs to participate in after-school sports, under new guidelines issued by the federal government.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Educate yourself on the signs of concussion, especially if you have a child who plays sports where head injuries could happen. Here's some great information from the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts.

Pure Guesswork: Nourishing the Super Baby

Published: 03/17/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

Avocados are not easy to eat when you're a baby. Here, first-time dad and humor columnist Steve Calechman details his efforts to get enough of this super food into his son.

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.

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.

The Honey Mustard Salmon is a super quick & easy way to get this healthy fish on the table and most importantly one that kids will eat!