EDITOR'SNOTE
Mom, can you bake cupcakes for me to take to class to celebrate my birthday? Full Story
Bay State Parent Wins National Award
Bay State Parent magazine was named best parenting publication in North America by Suburban Newspapers of America (SNA). Full Story
LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR
Dear Bay State Parent, I am not happy with the cover photography on your latest issue. The last thing that I want to see on your cover, at a time when so many children are being victimized, is a suggestive photograph of a little girl. I always looked to your magazine for family entertainment; you Full Story
Circus Ticket Winners
Xiara Millan, 4, of Worcester was the grand prize winner of VIP Front Row Tickets in Full Story
Helping Those in Need
One Program of a Hopkinton Organization Provides Backpacks & School Supplies to Needy Students
It's Valentine's Day year round at Project Just Because, Inc. Full Story
Circle of Friends
AUGUST CALENDAR OF ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS
Adoption Choices of Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Full Story
ADOPTIONINSIGHTS
Diagnostic Challenges When Things Don't Make Sense, But You Keep Hearing He's Fine
Toddlers often run for the swings when they visit the playground. Some enjoy the gentleness of being rocking through the air. Others love being pushed so high the swing hangs in the air for a second before heading back toward earth. Full Story
Common Myths
As director of the Adoption Program at Children's Hospital in Boston, Dr. Lisa Albers repeatedly encounters the same misconceptions about children who were adopted. Below she sets the record straight.
Myth: Children do not remember. Fact: Children who do not yet have language do remember their experiences. Memories may be verbal or nonverbal, may be triggered by similar experiences, or may just reemerge. Full Story
FAMILYHEALTH
TREATING & MANAGING HEAD BUMPS
Kids bump their heads a lot. As frightening as some bumps appear, the great majority do Full Story
calendar of august events
All listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirm events. Full Story
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR DEADLINE
Submit all family event listings to: Calendar Editor Carrie Wattu at Full Story
Wiggle into Worcester to See The Wiggles!
The Wiggles began their journey toward becoming the world's #1 preschool band 15 years ago in Australia. Full Story
EDITORS'PICKS:
CELEBRATE OUR 10th BIRTHDAY AT THE BOSTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
#1) Saturday, Aug. 12: Bay State Parent magazine's 10th Birthday Full Story
TRAVEL TO CARVER TO SEE THOMAS THE TRAIN
A Day Out With Thomas Tour
Day Out with Thomas is an exciting way for children and their families to enter the world of Full Story
Aug. 14 Blood Drive to Benefit Webster Boy (and others)
Two months ago, hours after his preschool graduation, Christopher Poplawski, 4, of Webster spiked a fever of 103. Full Story
Annual Fairs & Festivals
Harbors, beaches, orchards, and many other beautiful settings host the area's annual fairs and festivals. Consider a family day trip to one of these August (and September) events:
Aug. 1 to Aug. 6: Annual Newburyport Yankee Homecoming. Downtown Newburyport. Shows, tours, baby contests, concerts, bed race, beach blast, blood drive, kids' talent show and races, kids' and family days, floats/parade, fireworks. Full Story
PARENTING1-2-3
THE ABC'S OF PARENTING & STRESS MANAGEMENT
Trying to cope with caring for your toddler and your newborn on an hour's worth of sleep? Fighting with your preteen about his falling grades? Nobody Full Story
healthy DEBAT E
Both Sides of a Proposed Health (and Sex Education) Curriculum Say They Represent Parents
The legislation itself is short and sweet, just three lines long. Full Story
Should Schools Teach About Same-Sex Families?
Itis no surprise to most parents that schools mirroring the rest of our society are Full Story
SPECIALNEEDSPARENTING
10 Back-to-School Tips
As the first day of school nears, advanced planning is essential for Full Story
ASKTHETEACHER
10 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew
For many, the school bell looms and will soon announce the beginning of a new school year. Full Story
Is that Your Backpack Ringing?
Companies Catering to Children as Young as Age 6
It's not a surprise that some dolls now come with doll-sized cell phones. But don't be surprised if some companies, including Disney, are peddling cell phones, to the doll's mommy - your child. Full Story
cell phone OPTIONS
Thinking about letting your child go wireless? Some popular cell phone plans geared toward children, Full Story
PARENTPROSE
CAMPING CATASTROPHES Experienced Camper Offers Lessons Learned While in the White Mountains with Her Two Sons
I am a camper, a long-time camper. I have spent 20 years of my adult life traveling back and forth across the United States and Canada in my VW bus, sleeping in my old umbrella tent on my bulky flannel-lined sleeping bag. I have been gone for as many as 12 weeks at a time. Full Story
AMAZINGANIMALS
SUPERB S" ANIMALS
Sika Deer are found in the wild in East China, Taiwan, Korean Peninsula, the southern part of the Russian Far East, Japan, New Zealand, and the European part of Russia. They prefer deciduous forests and mountain slopes.These deer are medium-sized with males ranging in length from 66 to 74 inches an Full Story
CAPECODDAYS
Eight Days A Week
Years ago, families would rent a seaside cottage for a whole summer - or at least two weeks Full Story
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