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Spotting a Speech Problem – and Helping Your Child

Published: 03/01/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Behavior

About 10 percent of children nationwide have some kind of communication disorder, including speech and language problems. Here's a look at some common speech problems and what to look for in your child.

Olympic gold medalist and father of two Jonny Moseley talks about his passion for the sport of skiing and fatherhood, and the example his parents set that he hopes to follow with his children.

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.

NICU Infants: Life in a Hospital NICU

Published: 04/18/2012 by Deirdre Wilson in Child Care

Boston Parents Paper takes a closer look at the hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where doctors, nurses and other caring staff provide life-saving care for newborns in medical distress and extraordinary support for their families.

Pure Guesswork: How the Party Train Crashes

Published: 01/18/2013 by Steve Calechman in Child Development

A child's first birthday is a special occasion, full of parental expectations. Here, columnist Steve Calechman recounts the reality of celebrating with a 1-year-old.

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Published: 07/27/2011 in Child Care

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Families share simple ways they make the holidays special year after year, from catching a performance of The Nutcracker to stringing cranberries and popcorn to observing a special “Nana night” during Hanukkah.