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Skiing With Kids

Published: 01/04/2013 by Kevin Braun in Family Entertainment

Don't spend your winter indoors. Grab the kids and head up to one of the many ski resorts in New England. Skiing is a great way to get fit and have fun. Equipment and lessons may be much less than you think. Here's what you need to know.

Here are 5 practical, doable tips for tackling the clutter in your home.

Monitoring Your Children After Sandy Hook

Published: 12/21/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

Pediatricians and psychologists advise parents to continue monitoring their children's reactions in the weeks and months after the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings.

Helping Kids in the Aftermath of Violence

Published: 12/17/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

Here are some excellent resources for helping children cope after horrific violence like the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut

Close the Gap with Long-Distance Relatives

Published: 11/25/2012 by Katherine Wood in Family Relationships

Maintaining close ties between children and their grandparents or other relatives is important, especially at a time when extended families often don't live near each other. Here are some neat ways to stay in touch and keep the family bond strong.

Holiday Stress-Busting Tips from the Trenches

Published: 11/25/2012 by Michelle Xiarhos Curran in Family Relationships

Holiday stress got you down? Try these tips for simplifying. Spend more time with family and less time checking off your holiday to-do list.

If you're dreading the stress and conflict that sometimes comes with seeing your in-laws over the holidays, you aren't alone. These 5 tips will help make holiday time together more relaxing and harmonious.

Backpacks: Teach Your Kids to Wear Them Safely

Published: 11/02/2012 by Clare Safran-Norton, Ph.D. in Education

School backpacks can do more than carry books; they can injure your kids if not worn properly. Here's some great information and tips from a Boston physical therapist who sees plenty of patients with backpack-related injuries.

Social Bullying Rampant on Kids’ TV Shows

Published: 10/26/2012 by Christina Elston in Behavior

While there's plenty of research on the effects of television violence on children, a new study reveals that social bullying – portrayed in many popular children's TV programs – doesn't get as much notice, but likely has similar effects.

A new national survey reveals that while voters think that parents should be educating their kids about politics, most parents really aren't doing it.