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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Two Boston-area programs are helping kids from immigrant families or low-income families prepare for college.

Add Some Homeschooling to Your Child’s Day

Published: 08/26/2012 by Robert Moskowitz in Child Development

These homeschooling strategies boost children’s learning – and you don’t have to be a homeschooler to try them.

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.

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