A Dad's Case for Living Vicariously

on May 25, 2012

In our My Turn column, Belmont dad Bil Levine talks about the thrills he gets reliving his own basketball career through his son. ... Read full article

5 Questions for the Author of a New Bullying Book

on November 26, 2011

Angered by the Phoebe Prince bullying case, Swampscott resident Megan Kelley Hall reached out to fellow young adult fiction authors to ask them to share experiences with bullying, either as a victim, an aggressor, or a person silent on the sidelines.... Read full article

How to Chaperone a Teenage Party

on November 11, 2011

As the parent of a teen who wants to host a house party, you're ultimately in control. But your bigger job here is to teach your child all the life skills that come with entertaining. ... Read full article

Support Groups for Parents & Families in the Boston Area

on September 24, 2011

Need a shoulder to lean on? A helping hand? Check out the numerous support groups and organizations available to parents, kids and whole families in Eastern Massachusetts.... Read full article

Portable Pools Are Smaller, Drowning Risk Isn’t

by Christina Elston on July 28, 2011

In spite of their ease and convenience, portable pools still pose the same drowning risks of any body of water. Here are some important and unique safety precautions to keep in mind as your kids use these pools this summer.... Read full article

Talk to Us! Here's How You Can Be Seen and Heard in the Boston Parents Paper

on June 27, 2011

Got something to say? The Boston Parents Paper wants to hear from you! Email us your input or ideas for our My Turn column, our What Works for Us brief, our Relationships department and more!... Read full article

A Father's Uplifting Take on Raising Teens

on May 26, 2011

A new book by author Tom Sturges offers a refreshing and upbeat take on raising teens, and offers parents strategies for dealing with the sudden shut down in communication that inevitably occurs. ... Read full article

Parenting Gold: 20 Award-Winning Products That Bring Out Your Parenting Best

on May 26, 2011

Our 2011 National Parenting Publications Awards for Parenting Resources feature books, gear, web sites and more to make your parenting lives easier. Here, we list the 20 gold-winning products. For all of this year's winners, visit NAPPAawards.com. ... Read full article

Rate Your Earth-Friendly Efforts

on March 22, 2011

A Newton mom is the brainchild behind the website Practically Green (http://practicallygreen.com), which quizzes you on how "green"-friendly you are and shows you how to take steps to improve the health of the environment ... Read full article