PUBLISHER'S NOTE
Thank you for picking up this copy of Bay State Parent. You hold in your hands one of the most unique and ambitious issues we've published in the magazine's 11-year history. We like to think that Bay State Parent is a trusted source for family activities, parenting advice and perspective, and inspiration for the great adventure of raising children. Full Story
EDITOR'S NOTE
"Is Daddy okay?" "Why is he tired all the time?" "Why is he in the hospital?" "When is he coming home?" "Daddy is not feeling well. He is sick. The doctors are trying to find out what is wrong," I told our then 5-year old daughter last fall. "But Daddy has been in the hospital for five days. Don't they know why he is sick?" "Is he going to die?" she asked. Full Story
Magazine Wins 3 American Graphic Design Awards
Bay State Parent magazine received three 2007 American Graphic Design Awards. The magazine won for a self-promotion camp advertisement that appeared in the January & February 2006 issues. It also won for two sales promotion pieces - one on announcements and one on adoption. Full Story
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Bay State Parent, Your magazine is great! Is it possible for our library to receive copies? Our Children's Librarian is Tammy DePasquale. Full Story
FITTING IN WHILE STANDING OUT
5 Tips to Help Your Child Deal with Coming up Short in a Tall-is-All World
Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of articles on body image and children. Everyone thought Dylan was adorable. Girls wanted to pick him up and cart him around like a doll in a baby carriage. Boys called him "Mouse. Full Story
ADOPTION INSIGHTS
Adopted as an Infant, New Director Was Reunited with Birth Mother & Brings Triad Experience to Post
On Nov. 10, the Adoption Community of New England (ACONE) will celebrate its history and successes over the years during a 40th Anniversary Gala, but it will also be a time to look ahead to the future. Just last month, Nancy Harper took over as the new executive director of the organization, replacing long-time executive director Joan Clark, who resigned in July. Full Story
Adoption Community of New England's 40th Anniversary Gala
When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn, Marlborough Why: A night of dinner and dancing, a silent auction, and a multi-media retrospective to celebrate and support ACONE. Tickets: $75 per person or $700 for a table of 10. For more information, call 508-366-6812. Full Story
Circle of Friends
OCTOBER CALENDAR OF ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS
Listings are arranged alphabetically by organization. Adoption Community of New England, Inc. 45 Lyman St., Westborough. Pre-register and RSVP at least 24 hours before events (including free offerings). 508-366-6812. www.AdoptionCommunityofNE.org or E-mail info@AdoptionCommunityofNE.org. Full Story
OCTOBER'S CHILD
Tiana is a friendly, affectionate, outgoing, talkative girl of Hispanic/African-American heritage. Her foster mother describes her as the most loving and caring 11-year old she has ever met. She loves arts and crafts, as she enjoys utilizing her hands. Her favorite television channel is Animal Planet, as she loves animals and would like to have a pet in the near future. Full Story
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a Great Martial Art for Children
Watch any group of school age boys during recess and you're likely to see a wrestling match. Friends may wrestle playfully, rivals fiercely, but little boys seem as hard-wired to roll around on top of one another as puppies. My twin sons do this so often, I wonder whether a WWF scholarship could pay for college. Full Story
TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES BULLIES WITH NEW TOOLS
25% of Children Are Victim of Bullies; Cyber Bullying on the Rise
Florida teen Holly Ireland, 13, made headlines when footage of her sleepover pummeling aired on MySpace and photobucket.com. The teens involved in Ireland's beating were later arrested and held accountable for their crime. Full Story
Reporter's Public Battle Inspiring Others
Daughters Give Kelley Tuthill the "Reason To Fight and Stay Positive"
Ten months ago, Kelley Tuthill was a healthy 36- year-old woman, married with two beautiful daughters, and enjoying a successful career as a news reporter for WCVB Channel 5 Boston. Full Story
TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT A LOVED ONE'S BREAST CANCER
"Babcia's hair was like the leaves falling off the trees. It will grow back in spring." - Hannah Ditto, age 4.
H annah Ditto was 4 years old when her beloved grandmother, Babcia, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Full Story
Facts About The Comprehensive Breast Center at UMass Memorial Medical Center
•Comprehensive breast care has been available at UMass Memorial for more than 20 years. •In the fall of 2003, the new Comprehensive Breast Center opened on the Memorial Campus to provide diagnostic and treatment services for routine breast screenings, as well as evaluation and state-of-the-art treatment of breast disorders. Full Story
Lump Discovered While Nursing
"I only had one day where having cancer really affected me - the day all my hair fell out"
J ennifer Moore noticed the lump in her breast last summer, while she was nursing her fourth child, Marissa. The lump was still there when she stopped nursing in October - and still there in December. "Thinking it was a clogged milk duct, I went to have all these tests - a battery of tests," Moore said. Full Story
High-Risk Women Should Start Screenings Earlier
Dr. Robert Quinlan, director of the comprehensive breast center at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, said women in these four high-risk groups below should get regular screening and inform their doctor any time they notice anything out of the ordinary. Full Story
Our Mom is Getting Better
Trio of Northborough Siblings Write Book About Mom Battling Cancer
Alex, Emily, and Anna Silver hope no child sees their mother or father battle cancer. But if they do, the three siblings from Northborough want them to know there is hope and life after cancer. Full Story
Where Hope Grows
Breast Cancer Patients Find A Place of Their Own at The Healing Garden
It was 1993 when Ginny Thurston first walked into Elizabeth Tyson- Smith's group therapy session for women battling breast cancer. The Harvard grandmother brought light into the group almost immediately. Full Story
Making Strides AGAINST BREAST CANCER
Five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 47, Janine Nichipor of Devens is making strides toward a better understanding of what it means to be a cancer survivor, a mother, a daughter, and a friend. Full Story
Mind-Body Therapies to Treat Cancer (and Patient)
Medical treatments for breast cancer patients save lives, but they can also take a toll on the body and mind. Chemotherapy, radiation, multiple surgeries - all of these treatments can cause both physical and mental anguish. That's where complementary therapies come in - many of them aim to heal body and mind as a whole. Full Story
Canine Therapy
Assistance Dogs Help Children With Autism Socially & Emotionally
"Where do I begin?" said Allison Daigle, when trying to describe the impact their assistance dog has had on her son Justin. "Pivy's support of Justin has changed our lives," she said. The 3-year-old black lab became part of this Framingham family a year and a half ago, through NEADS (Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans). Full Story
Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho, A Pirate's Life for Me!
nancy macdonald Randolph's Jarrod Sprague, 8, (pictured far right) is pretty darn serious as Captain Jack Sparrow ($39.99 costume & $19. Full Story
Holding Out For A Hero!
Who doesn't want to be a hero for Halloween? Baldwinville's Emily Burns, 5, will be rescuing nothing but treats in her Super Girl ensemble ($32.99), which comes with cape & boots. Full Story
Be True To Your School!
High School is very hip with kids this year - especially High School Musical costumes like Gabriella, Sharpay, or Wildcats hoop and cheerleading costumes. Full Story
Conjure Up A Magical Halloween
Cast a spell for a fabulous Halloween with either Harry Potter-themed, Lord of the Rings- themed, or other magical costumes. West Bolyston's Anotonia Ruiz, 8, is ready to face Lord Voldemort with his wand ($5.99), glasses ($5. Full Story
Royal Fun!
This year, consider planning a family Halloween party fit for a King & Queen and little knights & princesses. Parents don't need to spend a lot of money to dress up and enjoy Halloween with their children. Full Story
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