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Top Picks for Family Fun

Published: 05/20/2013 by Jennifer Sammons in Family Entertainment

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This week's top picks for fun family events in Massachusetts.

Talking to Kids About the Boston Marathon Bombings

Published: 04/22/2013 by By Mary Lou Kelleher, RN, MS in Family Relationships

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How do you talk with your kids about something as frightening as terrorism, especially when it happens so close to home? In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, here's some advice from the head nurse at Boston's Franciscan Children's Hospital.

Tips for Child Personal Safety

Published: 03/17/2013 by Katherine Wood in Child Care

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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.

Try Snowshoeing!

Published: 01/25/2013 by Janet Groene in Family Entertainment

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Snowshoeing is a fun winter sport for families. Here's what you need for equipment and how to get started.

Turning Kids On to Classical Music

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

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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.

Two Programs Fuel College Dreams for Immigrant or Low-Income Students

Published: 08/26/2012 by Susan Flynn in Education

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

Talking to Your Kids About the Colorado Shooting

Published: 07/24/2012 in Child Care

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Dr. Gene Beresin, co-director of the Center for Mental Health and Media at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, gives advice to parents on how to talk to children about the recent Colorado shooting and help them feel comfortable back in movie theaters.

Take Your Kids to Washington, D.C.!

Published: 07/20/2012 by Susan Flynn in Travel

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The nation’s capital offers something to please everyone in the family – amazing museums, cute animals, baseball and cupcakes, along with the sheer thrill of seeing the White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial and other iconic sights.

Teach Your Child to Shoot a Basket!

Published: 02/25/2012 by Steve Calechman in Child Development

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Got a little Michael Jordan wannabe in your family? It's not hard to teach a child to shoot a basket. These fundamentals from local basketball experts Sarah Behn and Steve Curley give you all the information you need.