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 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

The Value of Camp Counselors

on April 19, 2018

At camps that serve children with disabilities or special needs, compassionate counselors are especially critical as campers face various challenges... 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

Wondrous World of Acadia National Park

on June 11, 2015

The summer family getaway that keeps beckoning you back!... 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

Teaching Empathy to Children

on December 31, 2014

And why it matters!... 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

What We All Need to Know about EpiPens

on February 25, 2012

About 100 people, including children, die of allergic reactions in the U.S. each year, and epinephrine is amazingly effective in preventing this. The EpiPen is easy to use – learn how so that you too can prevent food allergy deaths.... Read full article