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

Where to Go Ice Skating in Massachusetts

on January 09, 2018

As we usher in winter, now is the perfect time to grab your family and friends and head to an ice skating rink. ... 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

Wondrous World of Acadia National Park

on June 11, 2015

The summer family getaway that keeps beckoning you back!... Read full article

Sledding in Massachusetts

on December 20, 2013

Are you wondering where to go sledding in Massachusetts? Children can get a little stir crazy sitting in the house all day on a cold, snowy day. Pack up your sleds and hit one of these hills for a day of sledding! ... 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

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