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The Annual P&K Rookie Guide: What’s Hot, What’s Not

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 4:05pm

Take a look at our annual gathering of parenting trends including going green - potty-style - how dads are becoming more involved and a push for "go with your gut" parenting. Plus, find out the top five names for girls and boys.

Convenience, Flexibility & Enrichment: Daycare 2010 style

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 3:57pm

New trends in childcare are transforming daycare centers. Even if you are a seasoned parent, you could be pleasantly surprised by what you'll find today.

Saving for College: In Case Junior Doesn’t Get a Scholarship

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 3:50pm

School years have a way of rolling by, and before you know it, you’ll be attending college fairs and awaiting acceptance letters. How will you afford a college education for your child? Experts agree: Start planning sooner rather than later. What are your options?

Winter Babies, New moms: Easy Ways to Break Out of Hibernation

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 9:00am

Having a winter baby can be difficult for new parents because you’re likely to be stuck inside more than you’d like. However, it’s important to get out of your house, socialize with others, and take care of yourself. Here are some ideas for a quick, rewarding escape.

Meet P&K Baby New Year 2010

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 9:00am

Piper Nola Montesino, here with her big brother Brady, wasted no time making her entrance on Jan. 4. Nine minutes after mom got to the hospital, Piper was there. Meet P&K Baby New Year 2010!

Instead of changing the channel, two sisters decided to change the world

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 3:30pm

Short on cash, a woman in a Walgreens TV ad faces an agonizing choice: paying for food or her prescription drugs. For most, the scene is just another ad, but Katie O’Rourke, 12, was moved to tears by the woman’s suffering. Instead of changing the channel, she and her sister, Emma, 10, decided they would change the world.

What Parents Should Know about New Childcare Regulations

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 2:38pm

Dental hygiene and plenty of learning experiences top the list of new regulations for daycare centers both big and small across Massachusetts. Starting this month, daycare centers will need to follow new childcare licensing regulations from the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Board including:

Play it again, Jack! Six-year-old Jack Perry Delivers Patriot's Playback Like No One Else Can

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 2:31pm

Every Tuesday morning – at least during the football season – a small, unlikely voice fills the airways on Lite Rock 105. It’s here that 6-year-old Jack Perry gives a heart-felt, hilarious recap of the weekly New England Patriots games while shouting out to his “main man Tom Brady.”

P&K Camp Central: Your Guide to Summer Camp

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 12:58pm

It's time to start thinking of summer camp. What type of camp is best for your child? What other things should you consider. Read our quick tips and also browse our annual P&K Camp Central highlighting some of the area's best camps.

Single Father Starts Over

Thu, 10/29/2009 - 4:01pm

Mark Campbell's career path has taken him from high-paying jobs at major consumer packaged-goods companies like Gillette and New Balance, to stay-at-home-dad, to senior designer for a national brand, to laid-off casualty of the recession. Luckily, through all of it, he has held on to his most important job: Survivor.

Navigating and cultivating relationships with stepchildren

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 10:47am

Although Massachusetts has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country, there are thousands of blended families making it work throughout the state, through shared custody agreements. As one stepmother said, "It’s walking a fine line. As a stepparent, you have to know when to back off, and always respect the parent."

Expectations of Children with Special Needs: The difference between believing the hype and believing in your child

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 3:07pm

When it comes to expectation setting, parents of children with special needs tend to adopt a different perspective than parents of typical children. What seems important one minute isn’t as relevant the next.

Meet 10-year-old Haley Wall. She as Type 1 Diabetes

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 2:50pm

Haley Wall of Mansfield was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in December 2007. The bright and happy, 10-year-old is a fifth-grader at Jordan Jackson Elementary school, and agreed to share her perspective with P&K.

Advice for Working Moms: Quit Your Job as the Maid

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 2:42pm

Working mothers are notorious in our society for juggling responsibilities and multi-tasking like pros, but despite polished appearances, most working moms strive for one thing above all else: balance. Vicki Hoefle of Parenting on Track™ has developed a program to help working mothers achieve that ultimate—and often elusive—goal.

Inside the Womb: Ever wondered what really happens in there?

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 10:30am

In a nine-month sweep of time, a new human being, unlike any other ever born, emerges from a single cell. “Your Developing Baby: From Conception to Birth” will take you on a guided tour of the development of a baby in the womb. P&K asked authors Peter M. Doubilet, MD, PhD. and Carol B. Benson, MD, to answer some commonly asked questions. Watch a video too.

Latino Storyteller Spins Tales that Bridge Cultures

Thu, 10/01/2009 - 9:00am

Del Seamonds a Westford resident, is a renown story performer who’s taken the stories she heard in her grandmother’s living room to a global stage. Over the past 30 years, she’s entertained audiences from Kansas to Beijing with her unique combination of story, song and mime.

What is Brain Gym? Movement-based program helps children with learning disabilities, ADHD & more

Mon, 08/31/2009 - 9:00am

Normal 0 In a beautiful home, in an ordinary (yet beautiful) neighborhood there is something extrodinary happening. Pamela Formosa, a master level occupational therapist is helping a child reach his full potential through Brain Gym®, a movement-based learning readiness program.

Finding the Right Private School for your Child

Mon, 08/31/2009 - 9:00am

Thoughtfully assessing your child’s needs and personality is key to choosing the best private school for your child, according to Mary Mindess, education professor at Lesley University. But understanding a school’s philosophy and how it plays out in the classroom is not always easy. Plus, for a list of independent schools, open the attachment.

Birthday Parties for All: Local organization brings joy of birthday celebrations to homeless children

Wed, 07/29/2009 - 10:20pm

One more candle on a cake, a party to plan, a special date on the calendar.Something thousands of area children living in homeless shelters in greater Boston never have had has become a dream come true, with the help of volunteers from a unique organization called Birthday Wishes.

Top 10 Bright Spots In a Bad Economy

Thu, 05/28/2009 - 2:43pm

We know it's tough out there but we have some good news for you. After a little investigating, P&K was able to find some bright spots in all of this. From reconnecting with friends and family to revisiting our childhood, P&K is happy to present this top 10 list.