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Learn what one school bus driver has to say about safety, the other drivers on the road, seat belts and the still coveted back seat.

A growing number of free tutoring services are popping up online for kids, making the process of getting help with tough subjects like math or science more convenient. Here's a look at some of the sites and some local in-person tutoring services.

Homework: Does it Help or Hurt?

Published: 08/26/2012 by Janine DeFao in Education

The debate over homework continues nationwide. Here are guidelines for parents concerned about their child’s homework load.

From professional ballet companies to local dance schools, performances of The Nutcracker can be found all over Massachusetts this month. Here are the remaining dates for some of the highlight performances.

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

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.

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.

Got something to say? The Boston Parents Paper wants to hear from you! Email us your input or ideas for our My Turn column, our What Works for Us brief, our Relationships department and more!

Get bored packing the same old things for lunch? Your kids are probably just as bored eating them. Here are some fun and easy ideas to bring some creativity to school lunches and satisfy even the picky eaters.

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.