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The start of a new school year has many parents on the lookout for the latest illnesses swirling around the classroom. Here are six common, infectious illnesses to watch for, along with tips on how your child can avoid catching or spreading them.

If your child has asthma, the school environment can often exacerbate his or her condition. Here, from the Boston Public Health Commission, are some great tips to help your child breathe a little easier this school year.

Strategies for Back to School Shopping

Published: 07/20/2012 by Michelle Xiarhos Curran in Family Finances

Ready for those back-to-school clothes shopping battles with your kids? Here's how to make the most of that annual clothes shopping ritual by planning ahead, setting limits and working with your child to please everyone in the process

Add Some Homeschooling to Your Child’s Day

Published: 08/26/2012 by Robert Moskowitz in Child Development

These homeschooling strategies boost children’s learning – and you don’t have to be a homeschooler to try them.

February School Vacation Week Fun!

Published: 02/16/2013 by Jennifer Sammons in Family Entertainment

Wondering what to do with the kids this February school vacation week? Check out some of these events at area musuems, zoos and other family attractions.

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.

School Sports Now More Accessible

Published: 03/24/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Education

Schools are now required to make "reasonable" modifications that would allow students with special needs to participate in after-school sports, under new guidelines issued by the federal government.

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.

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