EDITOR’SNOTE
Study after study shows that the average American family is too far into debt. Full Story
Bay State Parent Wins 2 Awards
Bay State Parent won two awards in the Suburban Newspaper of America 2005 Editorial Contest. Full Story
February's Child
Every child deserves a place to call home and the outpouring of love that is the foundation of a healthy parent-child relationship. However, there are nearly 10,000 Massachusetts children and teens in foster or other substitute care who have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, and betrayal at a ti Full Story
Conference Offers “VILLAGE” of Support
ADOPTIONTINSIGHTS
In the 21st century, this familiar phrase sounds impractical, na Full Story
Bay State to Host 33rd New England Adoption Conference
Adoption Wisdom Author is Keynote Speaker
The largest adoption conference in America will be held in Massachusetts this spring. Full Story
Circle of Friends
FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS
Listings are arranged alphabetically by community. Full Story
Putting Children’s Sleep Problems to Bed
DISCOVERY&DEVELOPEMENT
Of all the things that people discuss with their doctors, few have as great an impact on the immediate well-being of a family than the sleep patterns of a child. Full Story
FINANCIAL FITNESS
A Dozen Tips Families Should Implement Now!
S tart saving for college NOW. It is never too early to start, and almost always to late. Full Story
Maneuvering Through The MAZE
Private School Tuition Can Be Affordable to All
According to the U.S. Department of Education, just over 10 percent of Full Story
BANKING ON FINANCIAL AID
4 Practical Tips
The private school financial aid process is very much like what you Full Story
Covering Your Financial Bases During a Military Deployment
When Jimmy Collins got the notice in December 2002 that he was going to be deployed overseas, his wife, Cara, said she was not ready. Full Story
calendar of february events
All listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirm events. Listings are arranged in alphabetical order by community. Full Story
EDITORS’PICKS: SCHOOL VACATION FUN
1. Feb. 18 & 19: 2nd Annual Boston Kids Expo. Toddlers to preteens will love this Expo at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event offers 100+ exhibits of products and services, hands-on activities/games, entertainment, contests, costume characters, large food court Full Story
Navigating Winter Roads
Awinter road trip during February School Vacation week takes Full Story
What It Takes To Be An OLYMPIAN
Parents need to put less pressure on young athletes
When Caroline Hallisey was 8 years old, she watched her first Full Story
OLYMPIC COMPETITORS
The 2006 Winter Olympic Games are scheduled from Feb. 10-26 in Torino, Italy. Full Story
PICTURE PERFECT
Announcing the winners of our 3rd amateur photo contest Full Story
Don’t Say Cheese!
Professionals Offer 10 Photo-Taking Tips
Most of us have them. Photographs of our children that Full Story
Educating a Child with Down’s Syndrome
SPECIALNEEDSPARENTING
Lauren Grenosk of Holden returns home from the childcare center where she is employed eager to share Full Story
Uncovering Pediatricians’ DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS:
Unnecessary Office Visits
In conversation with parents in my office, I often tell stories that reveal what I refer to as Full Story
BUZZ IN BRUSHING
10 Tricks To Treat Your Child
1 Let your child pick out a fun, new colorful soft-bristled toothbrush. Full Story
Presidential Discovery
DAYTRIPDESTINATION
When I was a kid, I never thought much about presidents except Full Story
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