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

Parents as coaches: Tactics to support your child during remote learning

on March 20, 2020

What are best-in-class teaching tactics you can adopt – as the in-person adult – now that so many schools are converting to remote schooling? It will be tempting for all of us to replicate what we had when we were kids, but educational practices and ... Read full article

Virtual Museum Tours for Kids You Can do Right Now

on March 20, 2020

In this digital era many museums have put their collections online or created virtual tours that can help expand a child's mind. Google Arts & Culture has digitized the collections of numerous big museums, historic locations a... Read full article

THE TOP 5 Consignment Events in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2018

by 2018 Family Favorites on June 22, 2018

THE TOP 5 Consignment Events in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2018 as voted on by parents throughout Massachusetts... 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

Is Wi-Fi in Schools Safe?

on July 24, 2015

Putting EMF exposure on your radar of potential health risks.... 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