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Retiring Hingham principal surprised by student flash mob

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:37:14 GMT

Hingham Middle School students turned their principal's retirement into national news this month by staging a farewell flash mob. Roger Boddie is retiring after 36 years. The video has gone viral and "The Today Show" interviewed him this morning....

"Bessie's Birthday Bash," Acton, June 29-30

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:13 GMT

For 31 years, Bessie, a big green dinosaur, has sat on the front lawn of the Discovery Museums where she's greeted hundreds of kids and families since 1982. Help celebrate her birthday in style with a weekend of ongoing activities...

Local mom blogger raising depression awareness

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:53:27 GMT

iStockphoto.com JD Bailey from Honest Mom is our #FeaturedParentBlogger this week on Boston.com Moms. That means she'll be spending the week with us, sharing information about the mom behind the blog (and the blog too!). Here's how it works: JD...

A high-tech pregnancy belt simulates baby kicking for dads

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:10:11 GMT

Dads, do you ever wish you could feel your baby kick? Huggies has developed a pregnancy belt so dads can do just that. The belt replicates the baby's movements and kicks in real time. How does it work? The...

Book launch with author Ammi-Joan Paquette, Cambridge, July 2

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:46:51 GMT

Join local author Ammi-Joan Paquette at Porter Square Books for the launch of her new novel for readers ages 12 and up. "Paradox" tells the story of Ana, who wakes up in a rocket on an alien planet with no...

One Million Moms says 'Shame on Kraft' for racy ad

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:47:34 GMT

Kraft has launched a "Let's Get Zesty" campaign, complete with a scantily clad male model showcasing its salad dressing in commercials and print ads. It's this print ad of the model on a picnic blanket that has caused the group...

"Kids Bowl Free," various locations through September

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:07:45 GMT

iStockphoto.com/JamieWilson Now that school is winding down, many of us parents will be looking for new ways to get our kids moving this summer. Perhaps bowling is, er, up your alley? Part of a nationwide program, local alleys participate in...

Doctors 'super glue' a baby's brain

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:57:57 GMT

Doctors in Kansas used surgical "super glue" during life-saving brain surgery on a 3-week-old baby girl named Ashlyn Julian, who was suffering from an aneurysm. Kansas doctors are calling the delicate procedure on Ashlyns tiny brain bleeds a once-in-a-career...

Will you watch the TV show 'Pregnant & Dating'?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:11:55 GMT

Associated PressPregnant Megan Aballi meeting a date at a park in a scene from "Pregnant & Dating." According to an Associated Press-WE tv poll, 23 percent of men would consider having a relationship with a pregnant woman. You can watch...

Free Fun Fridays 2013, Boston area locations, June 28

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:09:45 GMT

John Tlumacki/Globe StaffJosh Rudy from Braintree is a Freedom Trail tour guide and plays Capt. Daniel Malcom as he stands on the spot of the Boston Massacre in front of the Old State House. Another season of the popular Free...

Are only children lonely and selfish?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:35:56 GMT

iStockphoto.com Are only children lonely and selfish? Not according to Lauren Sandler, an only child and mother of one. She discusses the topic in the New York Times opinion piece "Only Children: Lonely and Selfish?". Sandler writes that our culture...

Dr. Jyoti Ramakrishna chats about children and food allergies Wednesday, June 12 at 11 a.m.

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:39:19 GMT

Dr. Jyoti Ramakrishna is the chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center. Prior to that, she was an associate pediatrician in gastroenterology, nutrition, and global health at Mass General Hospital for Children, where...

"Day Out With Thomas," Carver, various dates through September

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:57:06 GMT

Spend the day with Thomas the Tank Engine, who chugs into Carver this summer. If you have a little one who's crazy about trains, this is the event for you! Thomas the Tank Engine is making a stop at Edaville...

Should girls get information about sex from a government site?

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:00:52 GMT

The website girlshealth.gov is designed for girls ages 10 to 16 to help them "learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face," according to its website. The site, created in 2002, covers issues like bullying, fitness, drugs, feelings,...

Book launch with author Kristine Carlson Asselin, Littleton, June 29

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:33:54 GMT

Join author Kristine Carlson Asselin as she celebrates the publication of her first picture book, "Worst Case of Pasketti-itis," at the Reuben Hoar Library in Littleton. For ages 3-7, "Worst Case of Pasketti-itis" is the story about Petunia, who loves...

"New Baby Celebration!", Concord, June 15

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:54:26 GMT

If you are the proud parent of a baby (newborn to 12 months), here's another way to celebrate your bundle of joy. The "New Baby Celebration!" at Barefoot Books is an event that features activities and giveaways just for families...

Breast milk-flavored lollipops

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:13:26 GMT

Lollyphile Breast milk-flavored candy? It's the latest in breast milk-inspired products. Who could forget the controversial breast milk ice cream introduced in 2011? There is also breast milk jewelry on Etsy. Back to that in a bit. A lollipop company...

"A Wild Affair," Stoneham, June 22

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:19:27 GMT

Photo by Dayle Sullivan-Taylor"A Wild Affair" is an adult-only (21 and over) tasting event at Stone Zoo that will feature stations hosted by local restaurants and caterers as well as live entertainment, a silent auction, and an opportunity to stroll...

Free admission for active duty military personnel at Boston-area museums this summer

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:13:08 GMT

Discovery Museums First launched in 2010, Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America. Here in the Massachusetts, you'll find...

Toddler sings The Beatles

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:11:01 GMT

The next Justin Bieber, perhaps? Check out this toddler singing "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles with his dad in the Fox 17 clip above. His name is Diogo Mello and he's 1 year and 11 months old,...

"Father Goose's Tales," Brookline, June 13-15

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:26:06 GMT

Feeling in the mood for a tale with a twist? Head over to the Puppet Showplace Theatre for "Father's Goose's Tales." In this spin on a classic, there's trouble in the nursery -- Mother Goose has taken the day off...

Boston-area Father's Day events

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:26:36 GMT

iStockphoto.com/digitalskillet Need to make a gift or card for that special dad in your life? Looking for something fun and unique to do on Father's Day? From arts and crafts to story times and free admissions, here are some Boston-area...

Two Mass. children are semifinalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:59:22 GMT

There are 281 spellers ages 8 to 14 in Oxon Hill, Md. this week for the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee, and two of the semifinalists are from Massachusetts. The kids are from all 50 states as well as Canada,...

Butterfly Landing, Boston, June 15

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:10:33 GMT

Watch as butterflies flutter around you in Butterfly Landing at Franklin Park Zoo. A perennial favorite, Butterfly Landing allows guests the opportunity to stroll through a tranquil environment filled with hundreds of butterflies. This tented, outdoor seasonal exhibit also features...

Study: Mothers are breadwinners in 40 percent of households with kids

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:30:38 GMT

According to a Pew Research study released today, women are the breadwinners in a record 40 percent of households with children under the age of 18. According to the report, 63 percent of those women are single and 37...