EDITOR'SNOTE
Life does not travel on straight paths. It forks; and it curves, without notice. And despite well-made plans, at any given moment - CRASH! That's what happened to our family. On Sept. 24, we spent the day at Kids- Fest. We came home, had dinner, and Bella eventually went to bed. Full Story
LETTERSTO THEEDITOR
Dear Bay State Parent, Wow, once again, I feel compelled to offer you my feedback on your excellent editorial content! I am so impressed that each month your editorial is so rich. Thank you for your wonderful in-depth and ongoing coverage of adoption issues, and thank you this month (November) for the article on epilepsy. Full Story
DAYTRIPDESTINATION
Step Through The Television & Into Your Favorite Cartoon Network Shows
Cartooning may seem like child's play, but in reality, animators are hardly clowning around. Constructing a functional series of moving images requires an understanding of geometry, physics, and computer technology - not to mention creativity and talent. Full Story
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FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS
Adoption Associates 1163 Walnut St., Newton Highlands. 617-965-9369. adoptionassociates.org. e-mail adoptionassociates@yahoo.com. Announcing Two New Parenting Groups: Adoptive Parents of Elementary School Age Children & Adoptive Parents of Adolescents. Call or e-mail for more information. Full Story
FEBRUARY'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 time in their lives when they needed to be cared for most. Full Story
ADOPTIONINSIGHTS
Can You Afford to Adopt A Child?
Kathleen Doherty is uncomfortable with comparing the process of adopting her daughter, Vanessa, to something as comparatively unemotional as buying a car or a house. But she will admit that the importance of addressing the financial impact an adoption can have on the adoptive family is just as substantial. Full Story
SPECIALNEEDSPARENTING
Therapeutic Martial Arts For Asperger's & ADHD Children
Andrew, who has Asperger's Syndrome, finally found his niche participating in martial arts. "This has all been trial and error for me," said West Boylston parent Amy Adams, about the search for recreational and athletic activities for her son. Adams chose martial arts for "the focus, the discipline, and the self-esteem" involved. Full Story
Attention DeficitHyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Facts
+ Characteristics include impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattentiveness + Usually noticed in children during preschool and early grades + Symptoms vary from individual to individual + Thorough examination by qualified profession necessary for diagnosis Full Story
PICTURE PERFECT
announcing the winners of our annual amateur photo contest
GRAND PRIZE First Day of Kindergarten Full Story
calendar of february events
All listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirmevents. Listings are arranged alphabetical by community. A Adult C Child Y Youth M Member NM Non-Member PP Per Person thursday 1 Toddler Time: Valentine-Fun with Scissors. Full Story
Valentines' Day Activities
American Girl Tea Party, Chocolate Festival, Craft Time & More Make this Valentine's Day extra sweet with a special outing with a child.
Friday, February 9 Valentines Day Fun. The Discovery Museums, Acton. 10 a.m. Create a play dough keepsake. $8pp; 978-264-4200. discoverymuseums.org. Valentine's Day Preschool Friday. Providence Children's Museum, Providence, RI. 9:10 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Ages 3 - 5. The Valentine Queen visits with games, sweet cookies to decorate, and pink lemonade Preregister. Full Story
Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue Roars Into The Opera House
If you have a preschooler, they will be begging you to see Diego, Jaguar, and cousin Dora in a new stage show coming to Boston next month. Go Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue will be at The Opera House March 21-25 for 10 shows. Full Story
EDITORS'PICKS
10 Great Things To Do During School vacation Week!
1. Monday, Feb. 19: Bay State Parent's 10th Birthday at Frog Pond in Boston. Like any 10-year-old, we're thrilled to be turning double-digits. To celebrate, we've hosted a party every month at local family attractions. This month, we hope you'll don your skates and join us at the Frog Pond in Boston from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Full Story
Scratch up Some Fun at the Theatre
Half-price Tickets & Face Painting by CATS Cast Members
Looking for a way to introduce culture (and fun) into your child's school vacation week? CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and invites families to bring their children to The Opera House for Kids' Night Tuesday, February 20 for a special family performance and rate! Full Story
PRESCHOOLGUIDE
Selecting the Perfect Preschool
W hen parents set out to make a preschool choice for their child, they often face an astounding array of choices in costs, philosophies, programs, and styles. With so much pressure on parents today to do the very best for their child, it is no wonder that the preschool choice can quickly become overwhelming. Full Story
Learning Not So Little Life Lessons
Preschools Teach Social & Self-Help Skills Along With 1-2-3 and A-B-C
F or Michelle Hammond, preschool isn't about teaching her son the ABCs, numbers, and shapes. Instead, it's about introducing her 3-year-old son, Ryan, to a world that doesn't revolve around him and his younger brother, William. Full Story
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Dr. Bruce's Playground
Who would have thought that your friendly neighborhood dentist office could be considered a fun playground for your children? The pediatric dental and orthodontic office of Dr. Bruce Fieldman in Auburn provides one-stop dental health care, while your kids enjoy entertainment options from arcade games and Disney movies to interactive toys and games. Full Story
Brush Up On Oral Health
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. After your child has eaten breakfast, dinner, or even Green Eggs & Ham, have her brush her teeth with Aquafresh's Dr. Seuss Fluoride Toothpaste with Triple Protection in a bubble fresh scent and use this Dr. Seuss themed toothbrush. Full Story
FAMILYFINANCEGUIDE
COMMON $EN$E 15 Cost-Cutting Tips To Do With A Friend
It seems as though the high cost of everything lately has caused many of us to rethink household budget management and spending strategies. Prompting many to ask, how do average families compete with skyrocketing costs? Perhaps the answer lies in sharing financial responsibilities among friends, relatives, and neighbors. Full Story
FAMILYFINANCEGUIDE
Seven Ways to Financial Success in 2007
Just admit it: You have more credit card debt than you should and you can't say with certainly how much money your family spends each week. Congratulations. By admitting it, you just took the first step toward a financial turnaround. Several local financial planners offered a range of suggestions to help families change their financial future in 2007. Full Story
Planning for the Worst
Why Parents Need to Have a Health Care Proxy and a Will
No parent wants to consider the possibility of dying before a child reaches adulthood. To do so is to open a Pandora's Box of uncomfortable questions, most of which we'd rather not face: + Who will take care of our children? + How will they be taken care of financially? + Who will see that my wishes are followed? + What happens if I'm incapacitated and expected to die? Full Story
Planting Money Trees
Five Ways to Teach Your Children about the Value of Money
When I was about 5 years old, my father took me down to the corner store so that he could buy a newspaper for himself and a pack of gum for me. When we exited the store, there was a path of coins in a neat little line in front of me leading to the parking lot. I was so excited! I started picking up pennies and nickels and dimes, oh my! Full Story
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Bank on Savings
SAVE, SHARE, & SPEND ... TO THE MOON! This innovative (and inexpensive) saving system is age-appropriate for any child, who can count coins. Full Story
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