Prevent Technology from Destroying Your Child’s Posture and Long Term Health
Children’s use of technology with poor posture can lead to abnormal spine growth and increased risk of arthritis later in life. Instructions on correct posture and an ergonomic desk setup can enhance the health and learning experience of children.
“A healthy ...read more
9 Reasons Your Teen Should Really Consider College in Europe
I haven’t always known about going to college in Europe. Before my oldest even started high school, I was worried about the cost of college. Though we regularly put money away for college, our savings would not even scratch the surface of private or out-of-state ...read more
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORTS – Park Guides
What can be better than three theme parks, with a fourth park in creation, based on blockbusters productions from Universal Studios, with each park having its own distinct personality? With the latest super heroes, villains, and mythical beasts to thrill and ...read more
Universal Orlando Packing List – Tween/Teen 4 Days
Orlando boasts of great temperatures for most of the year. However, in late Spring and during the summer, temperatures can get hot and muggy with rain likely in the afternoons. Always check the weather before packing. For days in the parks, any roller coaster fans ...read more
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
9 Need-to-Know Facts About Cord Blood Banking
Thinking about checking out cord blood banking? These tips can help you decide.
Educators Discourage Family Vacations on School Time
You might want to think twice about pulling your kids out of school for a family vacation. Educators are strongly discouraging it, citing class time that's hard to make up and the burden placed on teachers asked for makeup work.
Pure Guesswork: In a Class by Himself
Are new or expectant parents like politicians? Boston Parents Paper humor columnist Steve Calechman explores the similarities and takes on one campaign promise that he doubts presidential candidates can keep – keeping college tuition affordable.
Boy Brain – Girl Brain: Is There a Difference?
Two Boston gender experts are challenging beliefs that boys and girls learn and behave differently because of brain structure, and must therefore be taught differently. They argue that our culture creates stereotypes that lead to these differences.
When Kids Exclude Others
New research reveals that children's reasons for excluding peers from games, parties and cliques are more complicated than previously thought. The study's findings could help adults guide kids to find alternatives.
Turning Kids On to Classical Music
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.
1 in 7 Massachusetts Children Lives in Poverty
While Massachusetts remains among the states with the highest median income in the nation, U.S. Census figures reveal that one in seven children here live in poverty.
What Will Be Obsolete in 2025?
Ever wonder what kinds of toys or everyday objects will still be around in the year 2025? A Boston-based junk removal company put the question to 1,010 Americans nationwide and got some interesting answers.
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