The Basics Movement to Close Achievement Gaps

on April 15, 2020

Beginning before birth, then extending through the early elementary years, the human brain is in a condition called “developmental plasticity.” Feelings of emotional security and experiences of back-and-forth interactions with other people affect how... Read full article

The Next Wave of Recess Renaissance

on May 06, 2019

Adaptive Playgrounds and Physical Education Programs Help Special Needs Students Be Their Best Selves... Read full article

Why is My Baby Underweight?

by Lexington Smile Studio on February 20, 2019

Is your baby underweight? Poor growth development and malnourishment are common symptoms of infant lip and tongue-tie conditions. Learn more about these infant health issues today.... Read full article

Where to Go Ice Skating in Massachusetts

on January 09, 2018

As we usher in winter, now is the perfect time to grab your family and friends and head to an ice skating rink. ... Read full article

How To Teach a Child to Ice Skate

on November 27, 2017

Ice skating is a fun activity that gets kids physically active and teaches them a lifelong skill. Get started teaching your kids with these 5 tips. Teaching a young kid to ice skate is fun for both parent and child. ... Read full article

Great Expectations: Holding Children to Higher Standards than Adults

on June 23, 2016

How can we expect our kids to be perfect all of the time when we're not perfect ourselves? ... Read full article

Poisonous Plants to Humans and Pets

on January 09, 2015

These poisonous plants can be dangerous to people and animals. ... Read full article

Op/Ed: The Importance of the HPV vaccine – for Girls and Boys

on December 27, 2012

The HPV vaccine has been the subject of controversy and debate since its offering a few years ago. Here, pediatrician Eli Newberger, M.D., offers a medical opinion on why this vaccine is so important for girls and boys, even at ages 9-12.... Read full article

Close the Gap with Long-Distance Relatives

on November 25, 2012

Maintaining close ties between children and their grandparents or other relatives is important, especially at a time when extended families often don't live near each other. Here are some neat ways to stay in touch and keep the family bond strong.... Read full article

Simplicity Parenting – What It is and Why More Parents Are Changing the Way They Raise Their Kids

on March 20, 2012

Fast-paced lives, too many clothes, toys and gadgets, over-scheduled days – Kim John Payne, the founder of the Simplicity Parenting movement, says all of these have contributed to kids under too much pressure. Here's a look at his recipe for change.... Read full article