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Massachusetts moms offer some fun and easy ideas for breathing new life into birthday parties, offering tips on everything from party themes to favors to thank-you notes.

Get to Know Your Child's Imaginary Friends

Published: 06/23/2011 by Janine DeFao in Behavior

You might be aggravated – or amused – by your child's imaginary friends. But researchers say these "playmates" help kids sort through feelings, socialize, understand others and more. Here's how to understand the invisible pals in your child's life.

Teach Your Child How to Ride a Bike

Published: 06/03/2011 by Steve Calechman in Safety

Learning to ride a bicycle is a big milestone in any child's life. Here, from a local expert, are some tips for helping to teach your son or daughter how to master their first real form of transportation.

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Local Doctor Helps Parents Understand Their Babies

Published: 05/26/2011 by Susan Flynn in Behavior

Kevin Nugent, Ph.D, director of the Brazelton Institute at Children's Hospital, Boston, has become an expert in interpreting the language of babies. He has written a new book to help parents decode and understand the behavior of their infants.

Our annual look at pregnancy and childbirth in Massachusetts explores free-range childbirth, traditional baby names, re-purposing baby gear and the state's distinction of having the most twins and the oldest first-moms in the nation.

You may want to stop your kids from all that wild horseplay they like to engage in. But roughhousing boosts their fitness, intelligence, social skills and the bond you share with them. Learn how, along with some roughhousing moves to do together!

Meghan MacLean Weir, M.D., author of Between Expectations: Lessons from a Pediatric Residency, talks about her time spent at Children's Hospital in Boston .

Great Alternative Sports for Kids

Published: 03/24/2011 by Susan Flynn in Child Development

Not all kids like the go-to sports of football, soccer, baseball and basketball. Here's a look at four alternative sports that are great for kids – badminton, fencing, synchronized swimming and Double Dutch!

Be a Weekend Foster Family to a Puppy!

Published: 03/24/2011 by Deirdre Wilson in Family Entertainment

Your family could be a weekend foster family for a puppy being trained as an assistance dog for people with disabilities.