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Spring Cleaning – Get Your Kids to Help!

Published: 03/31/2013 by Mary Alice Cookson in Behavior

Looking forward to spring cleaning? If you're not because it seems like you're the only one in your home doing the actual chores, enlist your kids to help! Check out these ways to make cleaning more fun for children and easier for you.

Op-Ed: Local Moms on a Mission to Keep Kids Healthy and Fit

Published: 03/24/2013 by Kathleen Tullie in Behavior

This opinion / editorial piece details a Massachusetts-born initiative to get kids moving and physical active at school in the hour before classes begin. Dubbed BOKS, the initiative now has the support of Reebok and First Lady Michelle Obama.

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.

Pure Guesswork: Nourishing the Super Baby

Published: 03/17/2013 by Steve Calechman in Behavior

Avocados are not easy to eat when you're a baby. Here, first-time dad and humor columnist Steve Calechman details his efforts to get enough of this super food into his son.

Tips for Child Personal Safety

Published: 03/17/2013 by Katherine Wood in Child Care

When it comes to keeping our kids safe, knowledge is power. Here's how to teach children about personal safety with an emphasis on common sense, not fear.

5 Myths About Sleep

Published: 03/08/2013 in Health & Wellness

Many parents have no trouble enforcing good sleep habits in their kids, but don't get enough Zs themselves. Here are some common myths about sleep and some healthful advice on getting enough rest.

The Honey Mustard Salmon is a super quick & easy way to get this healthy fish on the table and most importantly one that kids will eat!

Challenges for Parents of Special Needs Kids

Published: 03/01/2013 by Deirdre Wilson in Behavior

We asked Massachusetts parents of kids with special needs about their day-to-day challenges and how they work around them to focus more on enjoying their children.

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.

Turning into your mother? Tell us about it in our new Mother's Day Contest. You could win tickets to see a Boston Ballet performance of the ballet classic Coppélia.