Sleep Specialist and Blogger, Dr. Craig Canapari
How Much Sleep Do Teens Need? The final doctor to present at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children blogger event was sleep heir-t0-Dr. Ferber, Dr. Craig Canapari. He’s also a blogger and is active on Twitter. In fact, I was tweeting with him late one night, thinking the irony — shouldn’t we both be sleeping?! Not […]
Food Allergy Research Program at MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Dr. Wayne Shreffler is the Director of the Food Allergy Center at MassGeneral Hospital for Children. I was at a blogger event at MassGeneral and met several very impressive and dedicated doctors. Dr. Shreffler expertise in allergies brought up all kinds of questions from parent bloggers: Why Have Food Allergies Become Such a Problem? There […]
New Weight Center for Children (ENERGY) Starting at Mass General Hospital for Children
Weight Management Program for Kids I went to a really great event at Mass General Hospital for Children and heard Dr. Christina Scirica, Director of Parenting for Health, Inspired for Health, and ENERGY (Exercise, Nutrition and Relaxation for Growing Youth). Yep, you guessed it from her complex title. She’s an expert on childhood health and […]
Girls’ Soccer Cleat Exchange on Labor Day
To all NGS Families: It’s time for the Bi-Annual Cleat Exchange! Date: Monday, September 3rd (yes, it’s Labor Day) Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Where: 35 Kingswood Road, Auburndale (Take Comm. Ave. to Islington to Kingswood – map at http://newtongirlssoccer.org/announce/) How it works: If you have old cleats […]
Newton Businesses Make Best of Boston List!
This is from the Newton Patch. Newton was well-represented in this year’s Best of Boston issue from Boston Magazine. More than a dozen businesses/services received recognition from the magazine in both Boston-based awards and “West of the City” categories. The following Newton businesses made the issue: Best Garden Supplies: Winston Flowers (gorgeous flowers too, but expensive!) Best Kitchen Supplies: Sur La […]
Links from Newton News Blogs
We’re lucky that there are lots of publications specific to Newton. I rounded up some interesting clippings: Newton Patch: Vote for your Newton favorite parks, restaurants, and services. Please vote in their survey! Newton in Boston.com: Atrium Mall in Chestnut Hill purchased by Bulfinch Cos. and will be converted to medical and office […]
Rowers: Newton Athlete Heads to the London Olympic Games!
Don’t Forget The Rowers! UPDATE (July 30, 2012): Gevvie Stone, who is competing in the women’s single sculls event, placed third in her heat with a time of 7:33.68. The time qualified her for a spot in the event quarterfinals. Newton Patch —————— 27-year-old Newton athlete Gevvie Stone is yet another local Bostonian headed to London for the summer olympic in […]
Fun Stuff To Do For Kids in Newton This Summer
Stuff to Do With Kids in Newton and Boston Need ideas for Camp Mom or for a fun weekend Staycation? Try these fun summer activities! Can you suggest more fun things to do around Newton? 1. Explore the Charles River by canoe, kayak or paddle board. Charles River Canoe and Kayak can outfit you in […]
30th Anniversary for Women Cantors Network!
Congratulations to the Women Cantors Network who recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at a conference in Newton. This is big news because for centuries, women were not allowed to lead prayers in the synagogue, and now, starting in the 70s for Reform cantors and the 80s for Conservative cantors when they were first ordained in the […]
NewTV features Local Artists – The Small Stage: Still Life, Part II
Who even knew that NewTV had a art gallery? I certainly didn’t. But they do – just outside the offices -and showcase many talented local artists (previously featured artists include Marian Dioguardi and Coleman Rogers) and save the date for the Gallery Reception of The Small Stage: Still Life, Part II on July 18th, 7-9 […]
