Enjoy a Great Hike Near Boston With Your Kids
There are many beautiful areas across Massachusetts to enjoy hiking. Below is an initial list we have compiled. Please contact us if you have additional suggestions that should be included. Belle Isle Marsh (East Boston) - Boston's [...]
Emotional Intelligence Enables Academic Success
Motherly Life Notes Schools that are devoted to helping students develop high emotional intelligence improve both the well being of children and their academic scores. Emotional Intelligence Leads to Higher Scores Students who have higher abilities of emotional [...]
How to Raise Resilient Kids
Children's lives are not stress-free. Many kids are in school for up to 8 hours a day, plus time in extracurricular activities. They meet new friends in new environments and interact with many adults throughout the school day. Kids [...]
For Parents of Tweens & Teens
Many parents would agree it can be difficult to understand kids as they near adolescence. But it's not impossible to recognize and then understand what tweens and teens are experiencing. They have increased academic challenges, physical changes, new schools [...]
The Best Way To Study For The SAT
The obvious approach to use when preparing for any test, including the SAT, is to study in advance. College Board breaks out the best process for SAT prep into five categories: (i) pay attention in class throughout high school, [...]
The Importance of Family Meals for Children’s Health
A quick summary of hand-picked articles to help parents stay informed and find the right information to raise happy, successful kids. Rigorous Academic and Activities Schedules Derail Family Time Gathering together for meals is an ideal [...]
Risks and Benefits of Kids’ Use of Digital Devices
Deeper research is providing a better understanding of the risks and potential benefits of the use of tablets, phones, and other digital devices. Psychologists and others are focusing more on the type of content kids consume. The primary risks [...]
Do Your Kids Get Too Much Screen Time
Screen habits begin at an early age. Parents should take notice of how much time their children spend using a digital device. Stats Show Children Spend Substantial Time in Front of Screens The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no [...]
Fun Things to do in Boston with Kids
We are constantly in search of interesting adventures that we can do with our kids in and around Boston. Whether you are local or just visiting the area, we hope you find this list interesting and useful. Please feel [...]
Prepare for the SAT: Study Multiple-Meaning Words
Students who aim to achieve a high SAT score should develop their knowledge of vocabulary. Understanding the definition is an important factor, but how words fit into the context of a written passage is the key. Understand Meaning of [...]
Taking Great Pictures of Kids
Here are some high level tips for taking great pictures of kids. You can improve the quality of your photographs even if you're using a smart phone for all your photojournalist needs. Take advantage of natural light Use flash when [...]
Inn at East Hill Farm
The Inn at East Hill Farm is a destination resort located at the base of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. Rooms are available in the main building as well as in cottages and houses on the property. Meals, including [...]
Mothers’ Tips For Raising Kids Who Succeed
While the measures of success vary from person to person, certain traits are common among successful people. Help your kids build a solid foundation for achieving their individual goals as well as a lifetime of happiness and mental wellness. [...]
The Effectiveness of School Choice
The WSJ reports on a discussion with Parag Pathak, a renowned economist who has focused his career on studying school choice. Mr. Pathak’s work uses economic modeling to gain insight into the process and outcome of public and private [...]