Lessons from the First Job – Parents Learn as Much as Teens Do
I was sitting in my car in the parking lot of a banquet hall. I wasn’t there to attend a wedding or silver anniversary dinner. No, I was there waiting for my fifteen-year-old son.
Moments earlier, I had watched him walk into the office at the banquet hall. He ...read more
Help Youth Who are Experiencing Depression
Help Youth Who are Experiencing Depression
Youth are experiencing many challenges at home, in school, and in their communities, intensified by the isolation required by COVID restrictions, the racial justice reckoning, and increased reliance on internet driven ...read more
The Four Emotional Growth Stages of Teenage Girls
The Four Stages of Teenage Girls
I am the lucky mother of not one but two beautiful teenage daughters. When they were younger, they loved to spend time with me going to the grocery store or just being in my general orbit. They always called after me, “mama, can I ...read more
What Type of Camp Will Your Child Like?
When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day, six hour camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a bookworm than an athlete so this type of camp was not a good match for my personality. ...read more
6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Love Music
Are you a music lover? Check out these tips for introducing your child to music.read more
The Best Swimming Pools and Water Parks in Massachusetts
Here are some of our favorite pools and water parks in Massachusetts!read more
Diapers – What’s Best for Baby and Mother Earth? Cloth, Disposable, Hybrid or None of the Above?
When it comes to "green" living, nothing poses a bigger dilemma for environmentally-conscious parents than what type of diaper to use on your baby. Here's a dispassionate look at the diaper, in all its forms, and which type is better for the Earth.
Simplicity Parenting – What It is and Why More Parents Are Changing the Way They Raise Their Kids
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.
How to Part with Your Kids’ Outgrown Toys
Wondering how you'll ever clear out all the outgrown, unused toys in your home? Here's one mom's experience, along with tips for cleaning up and clearing out the clutter of playthings in your living space.
Basketball Great Rebecca Lobo – Broadcaster, Mom and Still in the Game
Rebecca Lobo made her name as a star player in women's basketball. These days she's a mom of three and a sportscaster for ESPN. Here's what she has to say about work, motherhood and sports.
Teach Your Child to Shoot a Basket!
Got a little Michael Jordan wannabe in your family? It's not hard to teach a child to shoot a basket. These fundamentals from local basketball experts Sarah Behn and Steve Curley give you all the information you need.
From Phonics to Physics – Get School Help Online From Phonics to Physics – Get School Help Online
A growing number of free tutoring services are popping up online for kids, making the process of getting help with tough subjects like math or science more convenient. Here's a look at some of the sites and some local in-person tutoring services.
What We All Need to Know about EpiPens
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.
Spirituality and Special Needs
Religious educators say it’s possible – and just as important – to apply the advances made in
special education in the schools to help children develop a relationship with God.
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