1+ week, 4+ day ago   (654+ words) Friends really are good for our mental and physical health, according to new research. The study involving more than 200,000 adults, from 22 countries, shows good quality social connections are linked with perceptions of improved well-being. Fulfilling friendships and general close social…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (601+ words) Woburn resident Susan Petty displayed her duffle bag that she made for a foster child, which was delivered to the Burlington Department of Children and Families. BURLINGTON - A group of people teamed together to create duffle bags, which were delivered…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (522+ words) If you're a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've probably thought a lot about how to help them navigate daily life. Medication may be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it's…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (652+ words) From gambling and pawning possessions to taking out loans, a new survey uncovered the extreme lengths parents go to afford back-to-school supplies. The survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that nearly one in 10 (8%) have gambled in order to have…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (528+ words) Eight in ten American households have one parent who runs the household’s meal-planning operations. A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found that 82% of families have a default dining manager who handles meal planning, shopping and cooking. Commissioned by…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (603+ words) READING - The School Committee reviewed and discussed routine changes to the district's wellness program during a recent meeting in the RMHS library. The committee is required to update the program every three years, with the last revision being in August…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (491+ words) Showing off their backpacks are (l-r) Natalee and Aniston. She said, “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our community come together to help students begin the school year feeling prepared and confident.” For the young adults in their LifeSet program who…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (372+ words) Conservationists say their findings suggest there isn't enou… The space agency curated 13 images, ranging from 1990 to 202… Parents are being overwhelmed by "mixed messages" about children’s screen time, reveals new research. They are left feeling confused, anxious and judged when it…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (630+ words) Children are growing up twice as fast as their parents can keep up — at least, that's how it feels. A survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 5-17 found that the majority of parents (66%) say a single year with their child passes…...

2+ mon, 19+ hour ago   (755+ words) (The Center Square) - Athletes and support staff for World Cup national teams tr… (The Center Square) – A new report shines a light on local governments that have… (The Center Square) – As taxpayers continue subsidizing higher education and student loan debt…...