EDITOR'SNOTE
All We Need Is Just A Little Patience Full Story
Traveling Back to a Child's Birth Country
As a little girl from Korea growing up in a white family, Cassie Norton is familiar with hurtful comments like "Why does your face look flat?" and "How can you breathe through your nose?" And her mother believes these experiences affected her daughter's self-image from the start. Full Story
JANUARY'SCHILD
Every child deserves a place to call home and the outpouring of love that is the foundation of a healthy parentchild 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
the waiting GAME
8 Ways To Help Your Child Develop Patience
The tantrums. The whining. The poking. And of course, that incessant question we all hate to hear, "Are we there yet?" At the root of them all is a lack of patience. They want it now and they refuse to take no for an answer. Are you ready for a more patient 2008? Full Story
Changing the World ONE CHILD AT A TIME
How a Worcester School is Fostering Social Responsibility Through Community Service
If high-volume text messaging is any indication, middle schoolers are at the peak of their social awareness. At the Bancroft Middle School in Worcester, they've found a number of ways to direct that energy toward the greater good, including community service, cultural awareness, and character education. Full Story
CATERING to CHILDREN & TEENS
FITNESS CENTERS AREN'T JUST FOR MOM & DAD ANYMORE
When Carol Vozella was looking for ideas to get her 12-year-old daughter more exercise, the solution jumped out at her while working out herself. After seeing a sign for a new children's fitness program at the Auburn Wellness & Sports Complex, Vozella signed her daughter up. Full Story
WEIGHT LOSS IN YOUR 20s, 30s, 40s
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR WEIGHT FATE WITH THIS DECADE-BYDECADE GUIDE TO STAYING FIT.
Your 20s Tip: Beef up your calcium intake to protect your bones and your waistline. What's Happening Now: First, the good news. You're burning more calories than ever, thanks to a naturally speedy metabolism. Why? Full Story
GROWING VEGETARIAN FAMILIES
Plant-Based Diets May Be Healthiest For Children
Sue Costello of Sherborn believes her son, Brenny, 16, has a health advantage when compared to his classmates. He has never had an ear infection, rarely misses a day of school, and completed his first triathlon at age 15. He's also active in cross country, track, and Nordic skiing. In large part, she credits Brenny's health to his life-long vegetarian diet. Full Story
BLAZING A TRAIL THROUGH NATURE
Learning To Snowshoe Is More Than Walking on Snow
Nancy Ritger remembers when she brought her children snowshoeing before they could walk - nestled in backpacks or riding on sleds. These days it's harder to get her teenage children out on the trail, but she recommends parents try the winter sport as a fun family activity. Full Story
finding a balance
LIFE COACHES CAN HELP MOMS NICHE OUT TIME & MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL
When Darlene Calcagno meets new people at social events, she never asks them what they do: "I always ask, 'What do you do for fun?' " She often finds their answers don't come easily. When the question includes those two tiny words - for fun - many people aren't sure what to say, Calcagno said. Full Story
STICKING IT TO PEDIATRIC AILMENTS
Busting the Myths about Acupuncture for Children
Acupuncture isn't just for adults. In fact, at Children's Hospital Boston's Medical Acupuncture Service, almost 2,000 children receive acupuncture therapy each year for problems like chronic and post-operative pain, asthma and allergies, gastrointestinal disorders and stress. Full Story
What To Look For In An Independent School
EDUCATIONGUIDE
If you are considering an independent school for your child, be prepared to spend time researching, touring, interviewing, filling out paperwork, and figuring out how it all can possibly work financially. Full Story
PARENT-PLACED EDUCATION
Private Schools Can Provide Learning Expressly-Designed To A Child's Needs
When the Swift family of Weston was considering the Carroll School for their son Alex, who has dyslexia, he was invited to "shadow" a student for a day of classes. At dismissal time, mother Maggie Swift was pleased to see "a smile you can't imagine. Full Story
Going Green!
Editor's Note: This is the first of a three-part series on recycling & Massachusetts schools efforts to Go Green. Part one focuses on private, parochial, and charter schools working to save the environment. Move over reading, writing, and arithmetic. Full Story
Tracking Trash & School Visits
Loree Griffin Burns, in her highlypublicized 64-page children's book, Tracking Trash, details the quirky and interesting science of oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer. By tracking fallen garbage from cargo ships throughout the sea, Ebbesmeyer's study of ocean currents is helping to preserve sea life and marine habitats. Full Story
How to Finance A Private School Education For Your Child
THE cost of a private school education can be daunting to many parents struggling to make ends meet, but school officials encourage parents not to give up just because they think they can't afford the large tuition bill. There are three main options of assistance for parents looking to finance a private elementary or high school education for their child, officials said. Full Story
Financial Resources, Need-Based Aid, and Loans Are Available
Parents looking for financial assistance to help pay for a private school education should first look at the individual schools. A list of schools can be found through the National Association of Independent Schools, www.nais.org, and the Association of Independent Schools in New England, www.aisne.org. Full Story
In-Home, Online Tutoring Service
Does your high school student need help in science or math? Check out TutaPoint.com, which launched in October. The company's national tutors offer live, one-onone instruction to high school students in math and science. Full Story
Say Cheese!
Below are the 10 finalists from Bay State Parent magazine's Second Annual Cover Model Search. Two finalists were selected in each of the five age categories. One grand prize winner will be selected to appear on a 2008 cover. All 10 finalists will participate in a photo shoot for a future 2008 issue. Full Story
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