Back to School Psychology 101: Tips for Parents
Parenting and Back to School Anxieties Pediatric psychiatrists Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Steven Schlozman from Mass General Hospital give pertinent advice about transitioning kids of different ages back to school and the different issues they may face: Billy needs a new backpack, and they only have the ones with The Hulk. Billy hates the Hulk. He […]
Camp Owners Share Closing Thoughts for Sleepaway Camp Decisions
Sleepaway Camp for Next Summer? There’s still time for families to win $5,000 toward camp next summer. Offer ends Sept. 15. Each year a new crop of prospective camper families will decide which camp their children will attend and embark on a journey at sleepaway camp that will take them through a significant period of time […]
Edible Arrangements Tropical Island GIVEAWAY
I received a offer to sample Edible Arrangement‘s Tropical Sunrise or Tropical Island box of dipped fresh fruit chunks for a product review and one as a giveaway and I knew that my kids would be really excited to try it. They really like fresh fruits and rave about Edible Arrangements. When I am contemplating […]
Atrium Mall Slowly Closes Up Shop
Lê’s Vietnamese Cuisine on the bottom floor is next to go. Manager Vin Lê says that their last day is August 26th. Employees will be redeployed as well to either of their 3 locations: Cambridge, Dorchester and Allston. Vin will be moving to manage the Allston restaurant when this restaurant closes. I wonder what will happen […]
2012 Olympics Sparks Intrest Among Teens
Olympic Sports Inspire Teens For many teens, sports are a big part of life. It’s their chance at a college scholarship, a way to make new friends, and a fun activity to fill up their schedules after school. The Olympics, a display of the best athletes in the world, often gets more attention from teens […]
Advice for Parents on How to Handle Aurora Colorado Shooting
Dr. Gene Beresin, co-director of the Center for Mental Health and Media at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, gives advice to parents on how to talk to children and teenagers about the recent shooting in Aurora, CO and help them feel comfortable going back to movie theaters. It covers kids of all ages. ————— Traumatic Headline […]
Eco Friendly Pest Control Company for Mosquitoes and Ticks
My neighbor and Mom Friend Lisa sent this to our Moms’ Book Club. Pest control for mosquitos and ticks that is pesticide-free and safe for pets and kids. Sounds perfect to me! We tried the Mosquito Magnet for years but we only had success the first year when the machine was new and it’s expensive to […]
Henry Hobson Richardson in Newton
Historical Architecture Buildings in Newton by H. H. Richardson Henry Hobson Richardson (September 29, 1838 – April 27, 1886) was a prominent American architect who designed buildings in Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and other cities. The style he popularized is named for him: Richardsonian Romanesque. Along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Richardson is one of “the recognized trinity of American architecture”. He’s the Frank Lloyd Wright […]
Local Gymnast Aly Raisman Brings Home Olympic Gold!
Congratulations to Needham resident Alexandra Raisman who made the U.S. Women’s Gymnastic Olympic team. She is a three-year member of the U.S. national gymnastics team and trains alongside Alicia Sacramone, also a U.S. National team member, at Brestyan’s Gymnastics. I guess it’s the reality of Olympic Competition that two elite teammates — the same age, and making the same […]
How To: Photograph Fireworks Effectively
Photogs! Have you tried to capture 4th of July fireworks only to be disappointed? Here are 7 tips courtesy of Pholium, the digital photo book design and giving app for the iPad, with 7 do’s and don’ts to help amateur photographers take a series of sparkling photos to capture the show, just in time to capture […]
