1 in 7 Massachusetts Children Lives in Poverty

on September 20, 2012

While Massachusetts remains among the states with the highest median income in the nation, U.S. Census figures reveal that one in seven children here live in poverty.... Read full article

Homework: Does it Help or Hurt?

on August 26, 2012

The debate over homework continues nationwide. Here are guidelines for parents concerned about their child’s homework load.... Read full article

Study Finds Evidence of 'Mommy Penalty' in Workforce

on August 20, 2012

Despite reports that the recession has taken a greater toll on men, a new study finds that laid-off married mothers have the hardest time finding jobs.... Read full article

Blog for BostonParentsPaper.com!

on August 17, 2012

Are you a parenting blogger? Blog for us at BostonParentsPaper.com! Increase your reach and influence with Massachusetts parents. Email us about the focus of your blog today!... Read full article

Boston Parents Paper 2012 Family Advocate of the Year – Birthday Wishes

on July 20, 2012

The Boston Parents Paper annually honors a person or organization helping local families in need with our Family Advocate Award. This year's honoree is Birthday Wishes, which hosts birthday parties for children in homeless shelters.... Read full article

My Turn: Taken With a Grain of Sand

on July 20, 2012

A Stow mother with two small children shares how she learned to adjust her preconceptions about a relaxing vacation. ... Read full article

My Turn: Getting into the Swing of Things

on June 24, 2012

A Needham mother shares how she barely survived the seemingly simple setup of a swing set.... Read full article

Could Measles Make a Comeback?

on June 21, 2012

A decline in the vaccination rate, coupled with a resurgence of measles abroad could spell trouble for American families who haven't had their children immunized for measles. The disease, once thought eradicated, seems to be making a comeback.... Read full article

A Diabetes Diet for All of Us

on April 19, 2012

Childhood obesity remains one of the nation's top health problems and diabetes is on the rise. The experts at the Mayo Clinic offer up this new plan to trim our waistlines and improve our health.... Read full article

Mothers' Day Contest Winners – 2012

on April 18, 2012

Boston Parents Paper's 2012 Mother's Day Contest honors three local moms who've dealt with some of life's hardships in an upbeat, tireless way – all the while remaining dedicated and committed to their children and families. ... Read full article