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Watch these free movies under the stars this summer June 23, 2017 | 5:00 AM

George and Amal Clooney welcome birth of twins June 6, 2017 | 12:28 PM

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's children, Ben and Vivian.

Gisele posts adorable photo of her 'little pirates' at the beach June 5, 2017 | 12:26 PM

Two local Mother's Day traditions have been canceled May 12, 2017 | 12:52 PM

A young Jedi plays with a train at the Boston Children's Museum.

Celebrate 'Star Wars' at the Boston Children's Museum this weekend May 6, 2017 | 5:00 AM

7 ways to keep your family occupied during April school vacation April 11, 2017 | 2:09 PM

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: Eric Trump (R) and his wife Lara appear at the star dedication ceremony for radio personality Elvis Duran on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

President Trump's son Eric to become father March 20, 2017 | 1:24 PM

A Muppet with autism to be welcomed soon on 'Sesame Street' March 20, 2017 | 4:49 AM

Apple cider doughnuts from Red Apple Farm's stand in the Boston Public Market.

A Boston mommy blogger picks 3 February vacation week activities February 19, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Scarborough, ME, United States -- Tor de Vries, an Art Director for EngenderHealth sat with his son, Aiden, 12, in his home in Scarborough, ME on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Tor de Vries changed jobs after his son was born for better flexibility in his home life despite taking a pay cut from his previous job. He now has two children and works from home. (Yoon S. Byun for the Boston Globe) Slug: 25parents Reporter: Katie Johnston LOID: 8.3.1490306371

Would you give up pay for more family time? February 9, 2017 | 9:28 AM

The Clay Brook Hotel at Sguarbush.

Top 10 family-friendly ski resorts in New England January 28, 2017 | 7:00 AM

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