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

The Healing Power of Horses

on February 24, 2017

The founders of The Bina Farm believe horses can help children with disabilities reach their full potential. ... 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

Turning Kids On to Classical Music

on September 24, 2012

Even if you have no background in classical music, it's easy to expose your kids and your family to the likes of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Follow these five tips from conductors and music educators.... 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

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

Ban on Birthday Sweets at School

on August 23, 2011

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