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I reached for my Blackberry. It was not ringing or vibrating, and I couldn't have been less concerned with my email at that moment. It had been powered off and put away, but as my 8-year-old unfolded the elephant's trunk that was so neatly tucked inside her "author study," I decided it was time to figure out how the video camera on the Blackberry Storm worked. Full Story
baystateparent on the Run
baystateparent staff and readers are getting in shape for the June 20th Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K Race to Cure ALS in Hopkinton (sharontimlinrace.org). Meet our 33 runners, coached by baystateparent freelancer, marathoner and mom of four, Trish Reske of Westborough. Full Story
GUESTBOOK
Dear baystateparent, Thank you so much for including my story in your article, "Lessons from the Back of the Pack" [Ruth Ann Cote/ April 2009]. I was congratulated by so many people who read the article, and I believe I received a few donations toward my fundraising efforts as a direct result. It was nice to have my five minutes of fame! Full Story
JUNKDRAWERS
A LITTLE OF THIS, A LITTLE OF THAT
Dads, Your GUY TIME is NEEDED The Home for Little Wanderers, a nationally-renowned, private, non-profit child and family service agency, is looking for male mentors to work with adolescent boys between the ages of 10 and 17. Quality "guy-time" could be as simple as a walk through local college campuses, attending sporting events or even taking the T around Boston. Full Story
LET"S ROLL
Meet the ANIMALS of Central Mass
Animals and kids go together like Snoopy and Charlie Brown. When your children complain there's nothing to do, why not pile in the car and head out for some furry love? Many local animal shelters, as well as farms and training centers, welcome visitors. And in this economy, we're all looking for something that won't break the bank. Full Story
UNDERMYROOF
Losing My Dad
I spent this past weekend at my mother's. It's hard not to refer to the house as "my parents'," but I've been forced to adjust to many new things since my father died a month ago. He went fast. A catastrophic heart attack suffered at home, a few hours on a vent in the ICU … and gone. Full Story
Celebrate Massachusetts
50 Fun Facts
baystateparent celebrates Massachusetts families every month. To kick off summer in Massachusetts, we're sharing 50 facts honoring the state that we've chosen to raise our families. We encourage you to use our list for discussion on family road trips or lazy summer days, and then make your own lists about our state (or your community). What should be included here? Full Story
DADS WHO ROCK
John Llodra OF GROTON
Age: 39 Dad of: Jacob, 10 and Luke, 8 Spouse: Grace Occupation: Co-owner of New Harbor Financial Group, an Investment Management & Financial Planning Firm in Leominster Hometown: Full Story
Colorful Food, Crazy Kids!
COULD FOOD DYES BE CAUSING BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS IN YOUR CHILD?
For most kids, Skittles Full Story
TAKEGOODCARE
Parents of Toddlers: An Important 3-Second Elbow Procedure you NEED to Know
Imagine the terror: A happy trip to the park with your 2-year-old turns sour. The two of you are running, tickling, swinging and generally having the time of your lives. But then, as you hold hands while running, he trips, and you break his fall by hoisting him up by the wrist. Phew, that was a close one! Full Story
FINALLY FOREVER
The Infertility Club
As you can probably imagine, I felt like the shoemaker's daughter. I didn't just work with children and families, I provided parenting tips and tactics to moms and dads around the world Full Story
JUNE'S CHILDREN
These three Caucasian siblings have been in the care and custody of the Department for over a year and have been able to stay together since being placed in foster care. They are healthy, active and like playing outdoors. Jade, age 7, is creative, outgoing and energetic. She is also affectionate, very bright and loves to draw. Full Story
JUNE'SADOPTIONRELATEDEVENTS
Listings appear in alphabetical order by organization.
ACONE - Adoption Community of New England adoptioncommunityofne.org 508-366-6812 Meetings held at the ACONE Office, 45 Lyman St., #2 , Westborough. Wed., June 2. Hague Compliant Trainings for Prosepctive Adoptive Parents 7-9 p.m. Westborough. Introduction to Intercountry Adoption topics. $35 PP. Full Story
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