Needham Farm Gardening Classes for Young Families
New Family Gardening Classes at the Needham Community Farm! The Needham Community Farm (NCF) just celebrated its 10th anniversary, but many Needham residents don’t...
Kids
How to Ensure Holiday Cheer for Your Whole Family with a Sound Morning Routine
When the holidays roll around, families and stress seem to go hand-in-hand. However, by establishing a concrete routine for the mornings, you can set...
Take A Creative Approach to Dealing With Learning Disabilities
Children who struggle academically due to a learning disability are, by definition, in possession of average or above average intelligence. Their disability doesn’t mean...
Educational Fun For Your Kids During Rainy Weather
No matter the time of year, being stuck inside on the weekend or after school can be disheartening for kids. Thanks to the Internet,...
Setting Compass Points for Children
Parent Talk is grateful to Dedham Country Day School for their sponsorship and willingness to share information and inspiration. In this guest blog post,...
The Playdate
I love my daughter and enjoy her company; she’s smart, affectionate, and frequently hilarious. That being said, I REALLY do not want to spend...
Successful Parenting Advice for Single Dads
Being a father can be an overwhelming challenge, especially if you are flying solo. It’s a struggle more men are facing, and with the...
Encouraging Kids to Cultivate Gratitude on Thanksgiving
After begging for months, your child no longer wishes to attend the expensive gymnastics classes you sacrificed your Sunday mornings for. Slumped in...
The Benefits of Boredom
April vacation is here! The kids are out of school and the weather is warm, great conditions for a family vacation. Alternately there are...
Teaching Kids Compassion
We all want our children to grow up to be kind, compassionate, happy adults. Research has shown that engaging in acts of compassion increases...