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Pure Guesswork: Panic Attack in Aisle Three

Published: 05/25/2012 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

The first installment of our new humor column chronicling the adventures of a new dad follows our intrepid hero into a grocery store with his infant son for the first time.

Longtime humor columnist Carol Band has penned her last "A Household Word" column for the Boston Parents Paper. As she prepares to move on to new stages in her life, read her take on parenting "lasts" and why they're much trickier than "firsts.

Pure Guesswork: In Need of a Vertical Couch

Published: 07/20/2012 by Steve Calechman in Sleep

New babies mean less sleep. Here, our Pure Guesswork columnist Steve Calechman proposes some inventions he'd like to see created to help parents and their infants get more shut-eye.

Pure Guesswork: The ’70s Almost Hurt My Baby

Published: 06/21/2012 by Steve Calechman in Child Care

In the latest Boston Parents Paper installment of our Pure Guesswork column, writer-dad Steve Calechman struggles with how to prevent flying objects from interrupting a stroller ride for his infant son.

Pure Guesswork: Not Picking Up on the Signs

Published: 04/14/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

Infant sign language is one of the many skills out there for new parents to learn. Here's a humorous look at whether it's necessary, from Boston Parents Paper columnist Steve Calechman.

Meet the Winner of our 'Worst Vacation Ever' Contest

Published: 07/27/2011 by Boston Parents Paper Editors in Family Relationships

You think you've had bad vacations? Check out the challenges faced by this Lexington family, the winner of our 2011 'Worst Vacation Ever' contest and the recipient of a nice, relaxing vacation at family-friendly Purity Spring Resort in New Hampshire

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Babies at the Dentist!

Published: 02/08/2013 by Deirdre Wilson in Health & Wellness

Today's dentists want to start seeing children for the first time before they hit age 1. Oral health is crucial to overall physical health, and finding a good "dental home" for your child and family is just as important as finding a doctor.

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.

My Turn: Getting into the Swing of Things

Published: 06/24/2012 by Rochelle Goldin in Family Relationships

A Needham mother shares how she barely survived the seemingly simple setup of a swing set.