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

Parents as coaches: Tactics to support your child during remote learning

on March 20, 2020

What are best-in-class teaching tactics you can adopt – as the in-person adult – now that so many schools are converting to remote schooling? It will be tempting for all of us to replicate what we had when we were kids, but educational practices and ... Read full article

Virtual Museum Tours for Kids You Can do Right Now

on March 20, 2020

In this digital era many museums have put their collections online or created virtual tours that can help expand a child's mind. Google Arts & Culture has digitized the collections of numerous big museums, historic locations a... Read full article

THE TOP 5 Sports Classes in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2018

by 2018 Family Favorites on June 14, 2018

THE TOP 5 Sports Classes in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2018 as voted on by parents throughout Massachusetts... Read full article

Special Needs Schools in Greater Boston Massachusetts and New England

on March 31, 2018

In Boston, Massachusetts and throughout New England, there are many special schools that are dedicated to helping children with special needs succeed. Helping kids and young adults challenged with LD to succeed is what these schools are all about.... 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

Is Wi-Fi in Schools Safe?

on July 24, 2015

Putting EMF exposure on your radar of potential health risks.... Read full article

Teaching Empathy to Children

on December 31, 2014

And why it matters!... Read full article

How To Become a Child Actor in Massachusetts

on May 06, 2014

Does your child love being the center of attention? Do they like to perform? Do you always get told that they should get into acting? Boston is booming with acting opportunities for all ages! ... Read full article