EDITOR'SNOTE
My daughter doesn%27t make a sound when she sleeps. That freaks me out. Full Story
Bay State Parent Wins 20 National Awards
Bay State Parent magazine earned 20 awards at the Parenting Publications of America%27s awards competition, more than any other parenting publication in New England. The magazine won 10 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze awards. Full Story
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Bay State Parent, While we took your advice and traveled to Stoneham for your lights display recommendation, (We were not disappointed.), you missed a great lights display in Woburn. We happened upon it one night as we were coming home from the mall and noticed the traffic jam. We peaked down Full Story
ADOPTION INSIGHTS
Shouldn't the Children Be the #1 Priority?
Catholic Charities Ends Century-old Adoption Program to Avoid Same Sex Couples
The adoption community is still reeling from the announcement that Catholic Charities of Boston, the social services arm of the archdiocese, will end its adoption services June 30. Full Story
Circle of Friends
APRIL CALENDAR OF ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS
Listings are arranged alphabetically by organization. Full Story
APRIL'SCHILD
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
Farm-tastic Fiesta
Let Davis Farmland Throw Your Child's Next Birthday Bash
What parent wants to rent animals, clean the backyard (and the house) for guests, allow a tractor to pull a hay ride through the front yard, order pizza and cake, and then clean-up again for their child%27s birthday party? Full Story
BayState Family
Calendar of April events
A Adult C Child Y Youth M Member NM Non-Member PP Per Person Full Story
EDITORS'PICKS:
Drum in Spring & Our Selections for School Vacation Week
1. Sunday, April 2: Dancers & Drummers. See (and hear) dances, rhythms, folklore, and songs from West Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean when the Bamidele Dancers & Drummers perform at Tuckerman Hall in Worcester at 3 p.m. The group involves the audience and the use of authentic costumes and instrum Full Story
Celebrate Earth Day at the EcoTarium
The EcoTarium in Worcester has teamed up with the Regional Environmental Council of Central Massachusetts to present a series of family events centered around Earth Day. Full Story
Easter and Passover Festivities
Easter Sunday is on April 16. The first night of Passover begins on Wednesday, April 12.
Celebrate your holidays with these special events. You can Full Story
DISCOVERY DEVELOPMENT
What No One Tells You About Childbirth
Now that you%27re pregnant, you%27re dutifully attending your childbirth education classes, and reading everything you can get your hands on about the stages of labor and birth. Full Story
Menacing Meningitis
Facts to Calm Fears After Death of Lowell Girl
Last month, a first grader at a Lowell elementary school died of meningitis. Less than a week later, a 22-year-old teacher%27s aid at a Marlborough elementary school contracted bacterial meningitis. Full Story
Top Baby Names in Massachusetts
According to the Social Security Administration, these were the top baby names in 2004, the latest year statistics were released. Full Story
SPECIALNEEDSPARENTING
Early Intervention 101 State Program Helps Youngsters Reach Milestones
Ababy%27s first year milestones are what most parents consider groundbreaking news. From first tooth, to first step, and perhaps most memorable, first word, parents celebrate every new triumph. But, as young Kasey Teixeira of Millbury approached her first birthday without so much as a babble, Sue Te Full Story
FAMILYHEALTH
Does Your Child Need a Pediatrician?
This is the third in a series of articles that reveal what I refer to as "dirty little secrets" about pediatrics in today%27s world. The title is a joke, of course: there is neither anything dirty nor secret about the stories. I refer to them as secrets because if these stories circulated widely thr Full Story
When Baby Makes Four
Tips to Help a Family Pet and a Child Co-Exist in the Same Home
"Janie was our first baby, " chuckled Andrea Cooper, referring not to her firstborn but to her Black Lab. "We got her as a puppy and she got the full-blown treatment, lunchtime walks, obedience school, puppy play groups, you name it!" Full Story
Lessons Your Pet Can Teach Your Child
Soon enough your new baby will be sitting up and creeping around. Your pet is an invaluable source of lessons to a growing child. Together, your pet can help you teach your toddler: Full Story
She Oughta Be in Pictures
Taunton Toddler is New Face of Pampers
If you think your baby oughta be a model, it takes more than big baby blues. Full Story
MODISH
Maternity fashions so hip, it's a pity
So what exactly should a pregnant mom wear? Toss out thoughts of an elastic waist pant with a gigantic stretchy panel over the stomach and a "Baby on Board" t-shirt. Full Story
MAMAS
can only wear 'em for 9 months!
Trendy Everyday Ensembles Jeans are a staple for every woman, even a pregnant one. These dark, classic-fit jeans made of 99 percent cotton and one percent spandex ($88) can be paired with anything. Here, the jeans are matched with a 100 percent cotton pink cami ($28) and an extremely comfortable co Full Story
Sleeping Beauty
Dreamy Nursery Furniture Collections Perfect for the New Addition
We are in a baby boom. The United States birth rate has jumped 3 percent since "Sept. 11th" to more than 4.1 million births a year. And, the nursery furniture industry is growing too. Full Story
CONCEIVING AFTER THE INCONCEIVABLE
Women who've had cancer, and then given birth, talk about the emotional journey.
Cancer is devastating for anyone to face. But for women in their childbearing years, the impact of cancer can spread beyond the individual. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments may cure cancer, but contribute to inability to conceive. Couples without children are left with compromised fe Full Story
Cancer & Conception Facts
- Pregnancy after cancer does not reduce chances of a patient%27s survival (i.e. trigger cancer recurrence), even after breast cancer. Full Story
coping with the BABY BLUES
What do Hollywood celebrities Tom Cruise and Brooke Shields have to do with Post Partum Depression? Though the question may raise an eyebrow, the topic is no joking matter, and their ensuing dispute brought a serious women%27s issue into the Hollywood limelight. Full Story
Looking Out for Yourself
The first few months with a new baby are a difficult time for any mother. Keep an eye on your own emotional health with some of the following: Full Story
Baby Teeth Basics
Which prevents early childhood cavities - breastfeeding or bottle feeding? Full Story
State Reverses Ban on Hospital Gift Bags
Kerrie Galvin gave birth to an 8-pound, 11ounce baby girl in an unplanned birth at home, last year. Later, while recovering at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, she received a plain, black diaper bag filled with goodies. Full Story
The Role of Godparents in Today's Society
My sister-in-law does not believe in God. So I was confused when she revealed she had chosen a godmother for her daughter. Full Story
Identifying and Treating A High-Risk Pregnancy
Although most women are able to give birth to a healthy baby, 8 to 12 percent of women experience complications as a result of pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Full Story
baystateboutiques
10 Must Haves for New Moms & Newborns
I saw a mom use one of these at a Pampered Chef party and fell in love with it. There are several versions on the market. Pictured is the BebePod by Prince Lionheart (www.princelionheart.com, $34.99). It is designed to be an infant's first seat (3 to 14 months). The ergonomic design provides optimal support in helping a baby learn to sit without help. The contoured molding helps ensure that a baby is comfortable and secure while learning to sit.The baby's own body weight helps ensure a safe and comfortable seating position without the need for uncomfortable straps. Easy to clean, and available in three pastel colors, I think it would even make a safe bathtub seat, too. Full Story
AMAZINGANIMALS
"M" MAGNIFICENT ANIMALS
Mangabeys are considered one of the rarest, most endangered monkeys on the p l a n e t . These large monkeys are Full Story
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