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7 Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities for your entire family January 14, 2017 | 5:00 AM

In this photo provided by the Carrie Stevenson, her daughter Estelle holds a bag of peanut snacks in her pediatrician‚Äôs office at age nine-months, in Columbus, Ohio. Most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthday, say guidelines released Thursday that aim to protect high-risk tots and other youngsters, too, from developing the dangerous food allergy. The new guidelines from the National Institutes of Health mark a shift in dietary advice, based on landmark research that found early exposure dramatically lowers a baby's chances of becoming allergic. (Carrie Stevenson via AP)

Giving peanut-based foods to babies early prevents allergies January 5, 2017 | 7:09 AM

The Polar Express reaches the North Pole.

You can take your family on the Polar Express to the 'North Pole' this season November 16, 2016 | 5:00 AM

Child safety group releases annual list of unsafe toys November 15, 2016 | 12:42 PM

Meet the Cape Cod twins who got stuck in a daylight saving time paradox November 12, 2016 | 3:35 PM

Experts offer ways to talk about Donald Trump's victory with kids.

Parents wonder: How do I explain Trump's win to my kids? November 9, 2016 | 10:35 AM

Pediatricians: Babies should sleep in same room as parents October 25, 2016 | 8:58 AM

Cape Cod baby born in police parking lot October 11, 2016 | 12:23 PM

Court grants full parental rights to unmarried gay woman October 4, 2016 | 10:54 AM

Lawrence, MA., 09/16/16, At the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children RuthEmely Rivera, cq, uses a doll with a clear plasteic head to teach young mothers about Shaken Baby Syndrome. She is a home visitor for first time teen parents. Suzanne KreiterGlobe staff

Once-robust effort to prevent shaken-baby syndrome appears to be weakening September 30, 2016 | 9:18 AM

Danvers-10/23/2010_ At the Connors Farm corn maze, Clayton Cayen, 9(left) and his friend Nick Hayman, 9 both from Marblehead plow through the maze. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)

10 family-friendly activities to kick off the fall season September 23, 2016 | 5:00 AM

07/04/2015 - Boston, MA- Chris Tuttle plays with his daughter Clare before the 42d Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday at the DCR Hatch Shell in Boston, MA on July 04, 2015. Keith Lockhart celebrated his 20th year as conductor of the Pops during the event. (Craig F. Walker / Globe Staff)

10 things to do with your kids for July Fourth weekend July 1, 2016 | 9:46 AM

Boston, MA - 5-30-13 - Laelani Berry (cq) of Dorcheter enjoys the fountain at the Christian Science Center. (Globe staff / Bill Greene) section: metro,topic: 31heat

Massachusetts ranked as second best state for kids’ well-being June 22, 2016 | 9:30 AM

Clockwise from top left: Erik Mercer with Eleanora Sechi Mercer, Jordan Hurley, Madeline Hurley with Rachel Maria Sechi Mercer, Zeke Hurley, Rachel Segall, Tony Hurley, Sando Sechi.

This 40-something mom of 3 carried 4 babies for her gay friends—for free June 14, 2016 | 7:47 AM

From left to right: Cash, Vivienne, and Greyson Collins in the pool after a swim lesson.

Controversial water survival class for babies gaining in popularity May 30, 2016 | 5:00 AM

In this 2012 photo provided by Edaville USA, a father and son watch Thomas the Tank Engine roll down the track at an annual Day Out with Thomas event at the Edaville USA theme park in Carver, Mass. Groundbreaking for the first permanent Thomas Land in the the United States is set for July 2014 at Edaville USA, and is expected to be open for business in the summer of 2015. (AP Photo/Edaville USA)

Thomas Land opens for summer, debuts new ride May 28, 2016 | 9:33 AM

6 must read kids-books

6 books for teens and kids to read this summer May 28, 2016 | 5:00 AM

Boston, MA - 5/8/2016 - Ilse Chen, 9 months old, of Cambridge hid out under an umbrella during the Annual Duckling Day Parade in Boston, MA May 8, 2016. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
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Photos: Squeal over kids dressed up for the Duckling Day parade May 9, 2016 | 8:16 AM

The Charles River Esplanade

9 stroller-friendly parks to explore this spring and summer April 30, 2016 | 7:05 AM

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Spanking just as damaging as child abuse, study finds April 27, 2016 | 7:01 PM

5/11/2014 - Boston, MA - Lily Roth, cq, 15 months, of Harrisburg, PA, practiced walking in her duckling outfit. The Annual Make Way for Ducklings Parade, which was led by the Harvard University Marching Band, began at the Parkman Bandstand in the Boston Common and ended in the Public Garden near the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculptures. Thousands turned out for the festive, kid-friendly event on Sunday, May 11, 2014 . Dina Rudick/Globe Staff.

11 things to do with your kids for parents who have done everything April 16, 2016 | 9:48 AM

Melrose couple baby annoucement ice ice baby

A pregnancy announcement done to the tune of ‘Ice Ice Baby' March 29, 2016 | 9:33 AM

MFA Boston,, Ma., 04/20/10:Making a mask is Anna Pham from Doechester seated in the European Gallery at the MFA. Hundreds of kids will flood the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), for free interactive performances, art making activities, and family tours taking place during School Vacation Week (April 20-23). The MFA will present Ancient Mysteries as part of the Cogan Family Foundation Vacation Week Adventures. The series of events features unsolved mysteries hidden in ancient masterpieces found throughout the Museum galleries as well as an interactive tour of an Egyptian Tomb. Children will also learn to write in hieroglyphs and paint mosaics along with other art activities throughout the galleries. ( David L Ryan / Globe Staff ) section: FEATURE slug: reporter DO NOT DELETE!

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9 places in the Boston area that will unleash your kids' creativity March 26, 2016 | 10:39 AM

11 ways to keep your kids entertained during February vacation February 15, 2016 | 2:20 PM

Here are the most popular baby names of 2015 December 2, 2015 | 7:36 AM

Does allowing teens to drink at home teach them to drink responsibly?

When teens drink at home, do they develop alcohol problems? October 13, 2015 | 7:29 AM

Fliers of the missing toddler known as Baby Doe are placed throughout Boston. These kinds images might not help the culture of fear that seems apparent in parenting.

Why fear is the new normal in parenting August 28, 2015 | 8:20 AM

How many kids do you want?

Here’s how old you should be to start trying to have kids August 24, 2015 | 10:33 AM

Watch this woman in labor dance the ‘Tootsee Roll’ at Brigham and Women’s August 20, 2015 | 10:52 AM

Are firstborns smarter because they get more attention from their parents? Maybe slightly, but not enough to matter.

Birth order does affect personality (slightly) August 3, 2015 | 8:30 AM