The Benefits of Overnight Camp

on January 23, 2021

Here’s why you can sleep soundly while your kid’s at a sleepaway.... Read full article

21 Ways to Get Out of the House this September

on September 01, 2020

21 Ways to get the family out of the house this September... Read full article

Top 5 Museums in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2020

by 2020 Family Favorites on July 31, 2020

Here are the 2020 Top 5 Museums as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England: ... Read full article

Top 10 Birthday Party Venues in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2020

by 2020 Family Favorites on July 31, 2020

Here are the 2020 Top 10 Birthday Party Venues as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England: ... Read full article

Top 5 Places to Buy a Birthday Cakes in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2020

by 2020 Family Favorites on July 31, 2020

Here are the 2020 Top 5 Places to Buy a Birthday Cakes as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England: ... Read full article

Top 5 Cupcake Shops in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2020

by 2020 Family Favorites on July 31, 2020

Here are the 2020 Top 5 Cupcake Shops as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England: ... Read full article

Open Adoption and Diverse Families

on December 03, 2019

National Adoption Month provides an opportunity to turn a spotlight on adoption, acknowledge the many families created through adoption, and reflect on how the practice of adoption has evolved over the years. ... Read full article

Understanding the Special Education Process and Feeling Positive About Support Received in a School

by Andrea Freeman and Tiffany Palenscar, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

Each child learns differently, which may mean that additional support in school is needed in certain areas. If this is the case, your child’s teacher or a school administrator may discuss having your child evaluated for special education services wi... Read full article

Addressing Challenging Behavior and How it Relates to the IEP Process: A Reference Guide for Parents

by Dana Howell, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

When you have a child with academic, social, or behavioral challenges, providing them with the correct supports can be an overwhelming and confusing process. How do you ensure that teachers and therapists effectively meet the needs of your child? For... Read full article

Transition Assessments- What are they? Why are they beneficial?

by Lizzette Grattan, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

Transition Assessments are most commonly performed when a child has an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or a 504 plan. By Federal law the transition age begins at 16 years old but in the state of Massachusetts it begins at 14 years old. When student... Read full article