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

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.

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Get your whole family outside and active across Massachusetts with fun outdoor walks and animal encounters.

Family activities abound across Massachusetts. Check out this month's list of ongoing events at local museums and zoos.

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.

Get Preschoolers Moving!

Published: 10/19/2012 by Christina Elston in Child Care

Preschoolers today aren't spending enough time at school being physically active, and a new study suggests that parents can do a lot more to change that.

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.

A new report finds widely varying high school graduation rates for students with specific learning disabilities and recommends against making tracking decisions for these students as early as elementary school.