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Meeting the Needs of the Profoundly Gifted

Published: 03/08/2011 by Susan Flynn in Child Development

Profoundly gifted kids have different, but very real, special needs. Intellectually advanced kids can have trouble making friends and, if not challenged at school, can become bored and disruptive. Here's what you can do to help them thrive.

Rate Your Earth-Friendly Efforts

Published: 03/22/2011 by Susan Flynn in Green Living

A Newton mom is the brainchild behind the website Practically Green (http://practicallygreen.com), which quizzes you on how "green"-friendly you are and shows you how to take steps to improve the health of the environment

Great Alternative Sports for Kids

Published: 03/24/2011 by Susan Flynn in Child Development

Not all kids like the go-to sports of football, soccer, baseball and basketball. Here's a look at four alternative sports that are great for kids – badminton, fencing, synchronized swimming and Double Dutch!

High-Profile Women Share Moms' Best Advice

Published: 04/19/2011 by Susan Flynn in Family Relationships

Seven high-profile Boston women, including Boston's school superintendent and celebrated chef Jody Adams, share the advice they remember most from their mothers.

Try out this recipe from The Dinner Daily for Savory Chicken with Rice & Vegetables

Our 2011 National Parenting Publications Awards for Parenting Resources feature books, gear, web sites and more to make your parenting lives easier. Here, we list the 20 gold-winning products. For all of this year's winners, visit NAPPAawards.com.

A Father's Uplifting Take on Raising Teens

Published: 05/26/2011 by Susan Flynn in Child Care

A new book by author Tom Sturges offers a refreshing and upbeat take on raising teens, and offers parents strategies for dealing with the sudden shut down in communication that inevitably occurs.

Read advice from an expert in relationships and our readers.

Teach Your Child How to Ride a Bike

Published: 06/03/2011 by Steve Calechman in Safety

Learning to ride a bicycle is a big milestone in any child's life. Here, from a local expert, are some tips for helping to teach your son or daughter how to master their first real form of transportation.

Get to Know Your Child's Imaginary Friends

Published: 06/23/2011 by Janine DeFao in Behavior

You might be aggravated – or amused – by your child's imaginary friends. But researchers say these "playmates" help kids sort through feelings, socialize, understand others and more. Here's how to understand the invisible pals in your child's life.