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Get Preschoolers Moving!

Published: 10/19/2012 by Christina Elston in Child Care

Preschoolers today aren't spending enough time at school being physically active, and a new study suggests that parents can do a lot more to change that.

In spite of increased public awareness of the dangers of concussions in young athletes, a new survey finds that dads who played football and suffered a concussion when they were younger want their young kids to play tackle football.

Baby Steps to Better Photos of Infants

Published: 10/05/2012 by Susan Flynn in Family Entertainment

Babies are beautiful! Follow these tips from local photographers for taking better photos of your precious little one.

Educators Discourage Family Vacations on School Time

Published: 09/28/2012 by Elizabeth White in Education

You might want to think twice about pulling your kids out of school for a family vacation. Educators are strongly discouraging it, citing class time that's hard to make up and the burden placed on teachers asked for makeup work.

Pure Guesswork: In a Class by Himself

Published: 09/28/2012 by Steve Calechman in Education

Are new or expectant parents like politicians? Boston Parents Paper humor columnist Steve Calechman explores the similarities and takes on one campaign promise that he doubts presidential candidates can keep – keeping college tuition affordable.

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.

A survey of American adults reveals a lot of misunderstanding about learning disabilities, including beliefs that these disorders can be caused by a poor diet, watching too much TV or even childhood vaccines.

Turning Kids On to Classical Music

Published: 09/24/2012 by David A. Tyler in Education

Even if you have no background in classical music, it's easy to expose your kids and your family to the likes of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Follow these five tips from conductors and music educators.

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

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.