Explore and find Listings
Advertisement
Want to see your business here - contact us at sales@bostonparent.com
5 Questions for the Author of a New Bullying Book
on
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
Get In On The Giving: More People Hungry Than Ever Before in Massachusetts
on
Learn what your family can do to help the hungry in Massachusetts this holiday season, along with our annual list of other local causes worthy of support.... Read full article
5 Questions for the Registered Dietician on Vegetarian Kids
on
If parents are supportive, it's do-able -- and perfectly healthy -- for children to become vegetarians. Reed Mangels, R.D., Ph.D., and a consultant for the Vegetarian Resource Group, shares some tips for adopting a vegetarian diet.... Read full article
Healthy Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
on
While everyone seems to love the Snickers and M&Ms, there are some treats worth giving on Halloween that don't fall under the candy category.... Read full article
Ongoing Events at Museums & Zoos in Massachusetts
on
Family activities abound across Massachusetts. Check out this month's list of ongoing events at local museums and zoos.... Read full article
Parent Education
on
Trying to broaden your parenting skills, or understand the way your child learns and behaves? Check out the parent education workshops, lectures and programs available this month in various Eastern Massachusetts locations.... Read full article
6 Common School-Year Illnesses and How to Avoid Them
on
The start of a new school year has many parents on the lookout for the latest illnesses swirling around the classroom. Here are six common, infectious illnesses to watch for, along with tips on how your child can avoid catching or spreading them.... Read full article
Ban on Birthday Sweets at School
on
More Massachusetts schools are adopting bans on birthday party treats, in response to the childhood obesity epidemic, an increase in allergies and also to cut back on disruptions in the classroom.... Read full article
More High Schools Doling Out Laptops
on
Some Massachusetts high schools -- including the communities of Beverly and Burlington -- are equipping students with laptops and iPads to enrich their learning experiences and prepare them for a world steeped in technology.... Read full article
MCAS Scores Carry More Weight for Teachers
on
Under sweeping new guidelines approved this summer in Massachusetts, MCAS scores will be used to help evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher.... Read full article