Need a way to stay cool? Check out the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation's list of Swimming Pools, Wading Pools and Spray Decks. Includes pools and waterplay parks in: Boston Neighborhoods, Cambridge,  more...

Braving the BPS Lottery is a blog documenting my journey through the public school selection process in Boston's West Zone. My son will be eligible to join a K1 class in the fall of 2010. We’re trying to getting  more...

I signed up for www.centerd.com and have found that it makes planning "anything" from a party to traveling a cinch.  The reason is that it is an easy to use online tool that allows you to share responsiblities,  more...

Lookybook takes some of the hassle out of ordering kids books online by posting the contents of picture books, so you can decide whether a particular book is worth buying.  It’s a great idea because, after all,  more...

This week is my week to read to my daughter's first grade class.   So in trying to choose the "perfect book" to read, I discovered this site that lists great read aloud books by grade level that has  more...

Hello World is a fun, child friendly site that provides kids with exposure to several different languages  (including spanish, french, russian and chinese to name just a few!) through on-line games, activities and songs.  more...

If you don't have time to make something for a loved one, buy something handmade by someone else! Here are my favorite websites for hand made gifts, art, crafts, and more: www.etsy.com, or www.cutxpaste.com  If  more...