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Continue to follow bsp’s Haiti to Home series as we wait with the Budd family of Acton for 11-year-old Roselande to come home.

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How many times have you said this to your baby?

Babies are delicious. Every wrinkled, chubby, sweet-smelling morsel. Babylicious. And that’s what we’re calling this month’s baby issue.

So savor it.

That’s all I heard from experienced parents when I had my babies. “Savor every moment. It goes by so quickly.”

The advice scared me a little (was it really going to go by that fast?), but I took it to heart, giving myself permission to indulge in every baby cuddle at the price of many a household chore Ten years later, I am caught up on laundry (to a point) and love to think about those scrumptious days of blowing raspberries on bellies. Now, when I have a craving,

I baby-sit my six-month-old nephew, Zackary (and my sister thinks I am doing her the favor).

New mom Sam Lolak and her family are in the midst of the delectable baby days here in Worcester and also can’t get their fill of their sweet baby girl, Ivy (page 18). In fact, during our photo shoot, the grandmothers and mom simply could not stop smooching baby’s face. Great Grandma Ivy Tower was on unofficial lipstick duty, wiping her great-granddaugher’s face, lovingly admonishing her, “Ivy, you are going to have lipstick all over you!”

This is one baby-crazy family who is also taking “the advice” seriously as they enjoy every super-sized baby indulgence.

I am sure you have your own tales to tell, stories about how far you and your family have gone when that new baby wraps you in so much sweetness - you’re on a continuous sugar high. When my niece Jenna was born, my in-laws would position her car seat right in the middle of the kitchen table, and we’d eat our dinner around the centerpiece of our family, absolutely marveling that this new life had such amazing things as toes, ears and reflexes. ”Look at her. She heard that. She’s turning her head!” they’d gush. They’d dress her up and take her “strolling,” which was a trip to the mall, not to run errands, but to pick up compliments, and they were very up front about their mission.

If you’ve got a sweetie pie of your own, you get all this. Cuddle up and enjoy our baby edition. If you’re beyond the baby stage, there’s plenty inside for you too including our popular calendar of events, advice on how to manage teens and cell phones as well as that feeling inside of all of us that our children must be really good at at least one thing, and we must start early. Whatever stage you are in,

simply flip through our March issue and enjoy every babylicious photo, advertiser and feature story because who couldn’t use a little sugar today!

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Willy on the MBTA

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• Would he be afraid of how big and loud the train would be? (He’s also going through a “Too loud, Dada” phase.)

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• And the biggest question of all, where exactly was the train taking us?

He waited patiently in the shelter on the ramp and was in awe when the train finally rolled up. Not an “I-just-won-thelottery-on-a-Red-Sox-scratch-ticket” face. More like how people react when entering Fenway Park the first time: eyes wide with amazement, magic, respect.

We climbed aboard and headed east.

My ticket was $2.50 and his was free – but he hung on to it like I would a thousand dollar bill as he watched the world scan by from his window seat.

The conductors seemed excited to have a first-time rider in their car. You could almost see them reflecting for a half-second about their first ticket and how far they’d come since.

I called a friend from the train to see if there was anything we could do indoors at the Lincoln stop. Indeed, the Whistlestop Café – a place Will and I had been to last summer – was there.

We chugged into the West Concord stop, near where I worked for half of my decade-long journalism career before becoming a stay-at-home dad in August.

Then we pulled into the Concord station, not far from where Will was born within 24 hours of President Obama’s inauguration. And then, finally, about 20 minutes after our ride began, we

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emember how those cuddly, adorable Mogwai turned into nasty Gremlins if exposed to daylight? My son’s ugly switch turns on under opposite conditions: being cooped up inside for more than three hours at a time.

So when we awoke to a bitter rain on a recent Monday morning, I knew trouble could be ahead from my almost 2-yearold Gizmo if I didn’t think of something to get us out of the house.

Mondays are already tricky as a stay-athome parent. Many museums are closed.

Libraries don’t hold any sing-alongs or story times on the first day of the week.

And there are only so many times you can tour Petco if you’re not a pet owner.

Adding rain into the mix rules out hikes, playgrounds, farms, and even just kicking a ball around the yard.

But like many tots, my little guy is totally into trains, though he had never been on one. Edaville Railroad in Carver wasn’t open. The Cape Cod Central (Scenic) Railroad is definitely not within striking distance. The EcoTarium in Worcester has a little train, but they’re closed on Mondays.

By 8:30 in the morning, my little monster was starting to turn green.

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• Would we miss our ride back and have to wait past lunchtime, and, more important, through sacred naptime, for another?

had never been on it, but the online schedule said there was a train leaving South Acton at 9:26 a.m. And by the next one, Will would be ready to pass out.

I wasn’t sure we could make it. My son is going through an “I-don’t-like-towear-pants” phase that can take a half hour to defeat. Acton is 25 minutes away, plus another 10 minutes to find somewhere to park legally. We had about 15 minutes to get dressed, eat breakfast, and rush out the door without forgetting critical components like a wallet, cell phone, drinks and plenty of survival food (crackers).

It didn’t take long for the first shoe – actually a glass bottle of water – to drop.

While backing out of our driveway, I heard a smash and realized I would be the thirsty one on the expedition. I had left my drink on top of the Subaru – a cardinal sin in my family because of my history with rooftop forgetfulness.

As a daily strategy, I get my opinionated little guy to cooperate by dissecting his growing mind. What could I tell him to keep him from crying the whole ride somewhere? “Will, we’re going to ride the choo choo train.” His jaw droped like Kevin McAllister in Home Alone when he put the aftershave on.

“Ride the choo choo train, Dada,” was the refrain heard the rest of the way there. But after that expectation had

“...MY FIRST TRAIN RIDE WITH MY SON. AND YOU CAN’T PUT A PRICE TAG ON THAT.” been planted, the adventure took on higher stakes.

• Would we make it to the station in time?

• How soaked would we get on the walk there?

• Would my car get towed if I parked in an unmarked dirt spot?

arrived in the tiny enclave of Lincoln.

The Whistlestop Café is great for two reasons: It sells chocolate muffins (or what Will thinks is cake) and it has various plastic animals to play with.

Our stay was brief, under a half hour, but warm, dry, and delicious.

Soon we found ourselves on an empty platform in near sleet, pacing, singing songs, praying that the train would

come back when the notes I scratched on a piece of paper in a mad dash out the front door said it would.

It didn’t. After a couple minutes I called my better half to double check the time online, but our family breadwinner was away from her desk. I started having visions of an overtired, freezing, soaking wet tyke thumbing for a way home. We walked down the platform and saw a neon sign: The train would be there in three minutes. And it was, just in time.

Will was getting sleepy on the train ride home and the rain was falling harder.

But we made it back to our stop without a tantrum. He was asleep within minutes of driving away in our non-towed, non-

Gremlin at bay. It was also a first for me: My first train ride with my son. And you can’t put a price tag on that.

After I carried him up from the car, laid him down in his crib, and shut the door, I could hear my boy murmuring to himself as he fell back asleep. It was faint, but clear: “All aboard.”

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ticketed car. The expedition actually worked, and all of a sudden it didn’t seem like such a crazy idea.

My wife has a theory I subscribe to: Will and I should do one fun thing for him each day we’re home together. There are plenty of chores and errands to run, but we want our little sponge to soak up life. We’re sacrificing my full-time salary to help the house run better. But we’re also balancing our child’s need for experience. If we’re not seizing the day, then we’re wasting precious time.

The train ride was a great rainy Monday success. It was cheap. It kept him busy.

But it was more than just keeping the

• Make sure there is something to do at the stop you pick.

• Don’t forget snacks and a drink.

•Start small. If it works, go farther next time.

Bobb Burgess is a stay-at-home dad living in Hudson with his expecting wife and near 2-year-old son.

Bobb is a part-time educator, journalist, farmhand and blogger. Read more about his family’s adventures at massachusetts351.com.

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monitoring systems that a powerful 7.0 earthquake had occurred. Within minutes, the news began to spread across the world that the poorest nation in the Western hemisphere, Haiti, was in peril.

Sixteen-year-old Clarissa Budd was doing her homework when she learned about the catastrophic event from a Ryan Seacrest Tweet. Clarissa feared that the orphanage where Roselande lived had collapsed. Where was her young foster

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While New England was in the midst of a quiet winter and the reassuring rumble of an occasional snowplow, six more aftershocks of the Jan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 earthquake were rocking Haiti and its people.

Sue felt that God had put a burden on her heart, and she could not let go of it. She began to seriously think about adopting young Roselande who would never have the hopeful future her own children would enjoy. In Haiti, orphanages can no longer care for children after age 16. Young teens are forced to live on the streets, leaving many teenage girls no choice but to resort to crime and prostitution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has no other option. We had grown to love her, and I wanted to give her a future,â&#x20AC;? Sue says softly.

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adopted by an aunt and uncle at age 14 after his parents had passed away, but still he replied, “You’ll have to hit me with a 2x4 to convince me; my heart is saying yes, but my mind is saying no.”

Fred admits he felt distant from it all and a bit selfish. There were considerations of finances: Sue was not working, and they were raising three busy teenagers, Richard,18, Clarissa, 16 and Griffin, 11.

How would they manage to scrape up the $4,000 fee to file an official letter of intent with the Haitian Government?

An adoption like this would cost in the neighborhood of $15,000, and they didn’t know where they’d find the extra money.

Far away from Acton, Massachusetts, Haiti was trying to pick herself back up again and was in more need than ever. World donations, volunteers and wrenching stories were pouring in and out of Port Au Prince and weaving a tapestry of news and information.

International jets were landing at the makeshift airport every five minutes and the US Navy Ship Comfort, the largest floating hospital in the world, was just off the coast, treating severely injured survivors flown by helicopter or ferried by boat.

From across the Atlantic over the East Coast and up to the hills of Massachusetts, Sue was feeling stronger than ever about finding a way to adopt Roselande. She had done a lot of thinking and praying and decided to call her mom for some advice. Sue’s parents were conservatively old-fashioned and her father, a very private man. But before she could get her feelings out, her Mom spoke up, “Do you know what Dad asked me today?”

Sue listened.

“Do you think Fred and Sue would adopt little Roselande?”

That night, Sue couldn’t sleep. Her father’s question was the answer she was looking for, “I believe it was God at work,” Sue says with a smile, but she knew in her heart she would have to find a way to convince her husband, Fred.

Freelance writer Bonnie J. Toomey is the mom of four interesting children and grandmother to two more. She lives with her child-groom of 30 years, and their dog, Molly, in North Central Massachusetts.

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Although the plan is for Alexis and her brother Amari to be placed in separate adoptive homes, the two siblings hope to be adopted by families that will allow them to remain in contact.

Alexis became a teenager in October and is a beautiful girl of African American descent. She is very smart - she loves school - and academically is on target doing 6th grade work. She loves reading and writing, drawing, painting and dance. Typical of a teenage girl, Alexis loves getting her nails and hair done.

Alexis currently lives in a residential setting where she has an IEP to provide emotional support. She has had some challenging behaviors in the past and makes use of weekly individual and group therapy to help her address those issues.

Legally free for adoption, Alexis would do best as the youngest child in a twoparent home that can provide lots of structure. She needs a family that can consistently provide emotional support, set limits in a very structured household and work with her supports to help her have the bright future she deserves.

Amari turned 11 in November and is

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also legally free for adoption. He currently lives in a residential setting but is now ready to move on to a family situation.

Although he will not be adopted with his sister, he also hopes to maintain a relationship with his sister.

Amari does very well at school. He is very bright and loves animals, science art and video games. He’s the type of kid who loves going to the Science Museum and Aquarium and learning all he can.

Amari is shy at first, but once you get to know him, he warms up and is actually quite funny, says his social worker.

Amari wants to be part of a family but the adoption process makes him anxious.

He has expressed that he really wants a dad. His worker would consider a single dad or two-parent family for Amari and, if they had a child already, Amari would love that. He would benefit from a structured household so he could count on predictability.

For more information on Alexis, Amari, or the adoption process in general, please call Adoption Supervisor Grace Scanlebury at the DCF Park Street Office in Dorchester 617-822-4737.

feelings and concerns about one’s adoption and relationships impacted by it. 508-366-6812, adoptionCommunityofNE.org.

38th Annual New England Adoption Conference. Sat., April 2. Bellingham High School, 60 Blackstone St., Bellingham. Offers events and workshops for all those touched by adoption. adoptioncommunityofne.org.

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BEFORE YOU HAND THEM A CELL PHONE...

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sherri snyder, ma, lmhc

Technology has moved far too quickly than most of us adults can keep up with, and kids definitely are more adept at all of it, smarter and more agile with all the changes and updates. (I still have the “old fashioned” flip cell phone and am quite content with it. I can only handle a certain number of changes in technology at a time.) As a psychotherapist in private practice, I see many parent/child struggles around cell phones and computer use.

So after many discussions with family after family, I decided to put together some guidelines to help parents with this technology craze.

It is all too easy to just hand your child a cell phone and say “Be careful with it!

Don’t drop it or lose it!” We wouldn’t hand our teens the keys to the car and simply say, “Be careful.” So why would we do that with cell phones or computers? Kids and teens need safety guidelines, limits and structure. There are way too many things one can do with a cell phone these days!

So I recommend setting up a “technology contract” or “cell phone agreement” before you hand them a cell phone. With any agreement that you establish, you also want to set up “consequences” for misuse ahead, so there are no surprises.

Prior to this, I suggest that parents start a conversation with their child about safety and security, what is age appropriate conversation and photos, cell phone etiquette, what cell phones are for and what they are not for. Parents might even role-play text conversations, how to set limits and deal with inappropriate or uncomfortable texts they might receive.

There has also been a great amount of research on the negative impact of cell phones and computers on sleep and school concentration. Many kids have been found texting until very late hours of the night which interrupts healthy sleep patterns, causing kids to have difficulty paying attention or even staying awake in school. Cell phones while driving is yet another safety concern. Some states have made teens texting and driving illegal.

We know all too well the danger in being distracted while driving, and adults/ parents need to model this for our kids with our actions and not just our words.

Another area of concern is what kids are sending and receiving on their cell phones. It is estimated that 20 to 60 percent of teens are “sexting.” Not sure what it means? Sexting is sending sexually

provocative messages or visual images by phone. According to Susan Lipkins, a psychologist specializing in bullying and hazing, kids as young as 9 years old may be doing it. Once provocative photos are sent on a cell phone, they can then be uploaded to the Internet. There is no control over what happens to the picture after that. Parents and kids need to know what legal ramifications could ensue if they are caught “creating or being in possession of pornography,” which was probably not their intention in the first place. A fabulous article by technology journalist and Internet safety advocate, Larry Magid, “Teen Sexting: Troubling but Don’t Overreact” can provide further guidelines.

The most important thing you can do is communicate with your kids, but don’t lecture. Your kids need to hear about this information but in a way that is palatable for them. You don’t want them to hear “Blah, blah, blah….” You can: • Research together: Have a contest and see how many articles you both can find on the Internet about child or teen “cell phone safety” or “cell phone etiquette.”

• You may use your cell phone between ___ and ____ p.m. You may not use your cell phone during classtime or during meals/dinner.

• Parents have the right to monitor texts, pictures and conversations on cell phones for safety purposes. (Explain why you are doing this- to ensure their safety, not to intrude. They might be mad, but that is OK. Your job as a parent is to supervise.

As you develop more trust in your kids, you may not need to monitor as much).

• Cell phones must be placed in _______ room by 9 p.m. and not used after that time. (For older teens, this time could be 9:30 or 10 p.m.).

• You may not use your cell phone while driving. (There are new features on some cars that can monitor this useCellControl).

• Any pictures or texts received or sent on your cell phone must be “age appropriate.”

• If these rules/guidelines are not followed, parents have the right to withhold cell phone use for _____ amount of time.

• Ask them to write about how they want to be viewed or seen by their peers.

• Child/teen may not let anyone else use their phone.

• Talk with them about peer pressure.

• If a parent calls or texts the teen, they must answer the phone.

• Discuss how photos from their cell phone can be disseminated on the Internet.

• Check out a Web site (possibly one listed below) together.

• Let your kids know that you are aware that this stuff happens and open discussions casually about it .

• Try NOT to lecture.

Some excellent web resources: safeteens.com/cell-phone-safety-tips cellphonesafety.org/safer/teens.htm teencellsafety.com education.com/reference/article/ teen-sexting-troubling-do-not-overreact

• Try not to get into “punishing mode,” where you are threatening to take their phone away every other day.

education.com/magazine/article/ child-sexting-parents

• Remember, kids need praise when they have done well and follow the rules!

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Cell Phone Use Parent/ Child Guidelines (You may add, modify, or delete depending on your situation) • Your cell phone is a privilege and may be taken away if it is misused.

Sherri Snyder-Roche, MA, LMHC is the founder of Integrated Psychotherapy of Mendon, IntegratedPsychotherapy.com and can be reached at ssnyder.lmhc@gmail.com. Sherri is a private practice psychotherapist, an adjunct professor at Lesley University and a visiting lecturer at Bridgewaer State College.

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Pot of Gold on St. Patty’s Day

Yes, there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It’s found in each blade of grass growing in Ireland’s lush pastures. Small herds of cows graze freely, and the milk, rich in beta-carotene from the grass, produces butter and cheeses of an exceptionally golden hue.

Thousands of years before the Irish discovered potatoes, dairy cows, milk and butter were being woven into the fabric of Irish society, according to the Cork Butter Museum in Cork City, Ireland.

The Cork Butter Exchange, a market created by the merchants of Cork City in 1769, was in its time, the largest butter market in the world, exporting as far away as Europe and America.

Today, dairy products continue to play an important role in Irish cooking. Cooperatives of farmers, creameries and cheesemakers provide delicious Irish butter and cheeses throughout the U.S. under the Kerrygold label.

Here are some iconic recipes from some stars of Irish cooking: 1 small swede (rutabaga) cut into cubes 2 carrots, cut into cubes 1 parsnip, cut into cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Kerrygold Irish Butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 quart (4 cups) vegetable stock 1/2 cup single cream (or substitute half and half) Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Dubliner Shepherd’s Pie Makes 4 to 6 servings “Our family loves a hearty shepherd’s pie after a long day working on the farm. Because our cows produce milk to make the cheese, we like to add some shredded Dubliner to the potato crust.”

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place swede, carrots and parsnip on baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season generously and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and tender, shaking baking sheet occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Roasted Root Vegetable Soup Serves 4 to 6 “You can substitute pumpkin, turnip or celeriac for the swede (rutabaga), or just use a mixture — this is a very flexible recipe.”

— Neven Maguire, chef/owner of the renowned MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, County Cavan, Ireland; popular TV cooking star and cookbook author

Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon olive oil and butter in large heavy-based pot, and add onion, celery, garlic and thyme.

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened but not browned, stirring occasionally.

Add roasted root vegetables to pan and then pour in stock. Bring gently to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until completely tender, stirring occasionally. Purée with a hand blender until completely smooth.

To serve, stir cream into soup. Gently heat through and season to taste, then ladle into warmed bowls.

Note: You don’t have to add the cream if you’re watching the calories, but you might need a little extra stock to thin the soup.

Rhubarb Crumble Serves 6 “Crumbles are the ultimate comfort food. Vary the fruit according to the season.”

— Darina Allen, founder of the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland

— Donal Murphy, Kerrygold dairy farmer, Bandon, County Cork, Ireland Potato Topping: 1 ¼ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish Butter 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish Butter 1 medium onion, chopped 4 small carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons flour

Filling: 1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, cut in 1/2-inch slices 1/2 cup sugar Crumble: 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Kerrygold Irish Butter 4 ounces (scant 1 cup) white flour, preferably unbleached 1/4 cup superfine sugar Preheat oven to 350°F. In bowl, mix filling ingredients; turn into a 1-quart (4 cups) capacity pie dish.

3/4 cup Guinness Stout 3/4 cup beef stock 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly butter an 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Cook potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes or until very tender; drain well. Mash with butter and milk until smooth, then stir in cheese and salt and set aside.

Crumble beef into a medium skillet and cook until no longer pink; remove from skillet and set aside. In same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and carrots; cook for 10 minutes over medium heat to soften, stirring occasionally.

Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more.

Add Guinness, stock, thyme and salt; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened then stir in peas and cooked beef. Spoon into prepared baking dish then spread potato mixture over the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Sprinkle this mixture over rhubarb in the pie dish.

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until topping is cooked and golden. Serve with whipped cream and soft brown sugar, or try stirring a little Amaretto into your cream.

Recipe adapted from the Ballymaloe Cookery Course Book published by Kyle Cathie.

Recipes and photos are courtesy of Family Features.

Source: Kerrygold/Irish Dairy Board. To learn more about Kerrygold, and for where-to-buy information, visit kerrygold.com/us.

Rub butter into flour just until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then stir in sugar.

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Meet three over-the-top doting generations in the midst of such intense baby love that they’ll open delivery room doors, climb over a sleeping son-in-law in bed, rap on house windows (“Let us in! Let us in!”) and even Skype daily (and they live just 10 minutes apart!).

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ighty-one-year old Ivy Tower has six children but has never seen a baby being born until July 27, 2010, when her second great-grandchild and namesake, Ivy Elizabeth, was born.

“It was the most important and amazing thing of my life,” she says.

“I was right there watching it in the delivery room. I held her right away,” says Ivy who is still incredulous that the hospital allowed her to view the delivery.

Baby Ivy’s first-time grandmother, 54-year-old Karen Mahan, agrees. “It was the most awesome day of my life. I hope everyone gets to experience it!”

Karen picked up her mother close to midnight on July 26th so that the two grandmothers-to-be could join momto-be Samantha Lolax and her husband, Dan, as well as Sam’s sister, Stephanie, at the hospital. They stayed up all night visiting Sam and helping her count through contractions (Can you picture your 80-year-old grandmother pulling an all-nighter?). Sam smiled and laughed throughout labor. “I thought she was a little on the crazy side,” admits Ivy with

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Why make the delivery a family affair?

“I thought it was an experience everyone should enjoy,” says Sam, “It was selfish to keep it to myself.”

Throughout the night, the expectant grandmothers and aunt played cards, betting with candy, until nearly 5 a.m., when Baby Ivy arrived, surrounded by four generations (and Daddy and Aunt Stephanie). “We were all crying,” says Great Nana Ivy, the moment interrupted by the doctor saying, “Don’t you want to know what it is?”

“We were just so happy it was a baby; we were gaping. We didn’t even think to see if it was a boy or a girl,” says Karen.

When it was time to leave the hospital, Sam, Dan and Baby Ivy did not head home. Instead, they went on tour, first to Karen’s hairdressing shop followed by a visit to Karen’s house, where family and friends waited on the front porch.

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Just a few of the responses I have received from people when they find out how many little ones we maintain in the Hurley brood.

I come from a two-child home, just me and my younger sister, Lauren. I remember always wanting more siblings and begging my mother to “just ask God to send us another one” (Ahh... yes, just ask God. If only!).

My husband, the fabulous Jimmy Hurley, grew up in a large family with three older sisters and one younger. We started dating in high school, and I loved going to his

house because of the “bigger family” dynamic. There was always something going on, lots of chatter and lots of laughter; it was a very comfortable chaos to me.

So, years later, when I told Jimmy Hurley we were getting married, first thing on my agenda was to start this “big” fun family.

Three years later, our daughter Colleen was born. A couple years after that, our daughter Elizabeth was born; a year later, our daughter Ryan was born.

Ryan was a very difficult baby, whiney, colicky. My comfortable chaos had turned into mayhem. My days were long, nights

were longer. I would walk the floors with her at night, praying, out loud, promising God anything (I will go to Mass every Sunday, maybe twice every Sunday. I will serve the homeless at the local soup kitchen.I will start tithing…ya, right), I constantly obsessed about my escape.

Jimmy Hurley announced that this was it for him: no more babies. I was definitely in agreement with this decision until it dawned on me that the only time I had ever actually gotten out of the house in the previous five years was when I was at the South Shore Hospital delivering another “heir to the Hurley fortune.”

Panic set in fairly quickly. I had to do something.

Did I sound desperate? Of course I was.

Do I care? Absolutely not. Everyone has their reasons for having children. I knew at the end of that nine months was at least three insurance-covered days in a hospital bed, by myself, with (wait for it, folks).... legally dispensed pain medication. Ahh, my bliss! There, I said it out loud.

I had my work cut out for me. So, after a very unromantic interlude, involving a six pack of Natural Light, a big bucket of take-out chicken and a couple of scratch tickets (poor Jimmy Hurley...it’s the little things.), we were informed that another little Hurley was on its way!!

Poor Jimmy was beside himself; although, come to think of it, I don’t know why he had to worry. He never “heard” any of the babies cry at night. I always found that so hard to believe; this was the same man who could hear me removing his American Express card from his wallet left on the kitchen counter while he was upstairs showering. Amazing.

As Number Four’s delivery date got closer, I packed my “hospital bag.” For my first delivery, my bag contained things like a stopwatch, a soothing buckwheat neck pillow, satin nighties with matching robes and slippers, my dog-eared copy of “What to Expect when Expecting” and a very bad Yanni CD. My fourth “hospital bag” contained six months worth of Star magazine, a 5-pound tub of Mike and Ike’s, three pairs of Walmart sweats (size large), a sleeping mask with the words “do not disturb” embroidered across them and two four-packs of Red Bull.

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On my last night of this unexpected vacation, my doctor came in to set up my discharge for the next morning. I called Jimmy Hurley and told him I was being sprung the next morning and that the doctor had been in to tell me that this was my last visit to the delivery rodeo, that I had been “shut off,” a very medical term meaning “no more babies for you.”

My poor body had had enough. I made a point to remind my wonderful husband that this last night was my last night of peace before returning to real life, ( or, considering we are now going to have four babies in diapers, let’s call it prison). If he was going to trek up to visit us, I begged him, ”Please come alone. Just a quiet visit.” Always a good listener, he brought all the kids with him. I always tell people, I think my most proud moment was the fact that two of the poor little things were still wearing the same jammies they had been in two days before when I went into labor.

The kids were very excited and hyper due to an almost 72-hour diet of Pop Tarts, Chef Boyardee and Twizzlers. After an hour of this forced family fun, I gently let Jimmy know it was time to go. As we were bundling the children up, I couldn’t help but notice that my very thoughtful better half had been holding a blue plastic Walmart bag. I thought, “Ooooh, something fancy from the Walmart in appreciation for all my hard work.”

Now brace yourself folks; this is a true story. I have heard that the nurses on my floor that night still talk about it to this very day. I said “Hey, wait!! What do ya got in that bag big fella?”

“Oh, yeah…I almost forgot!!” He shook the contents of the bag onto the bed and said, “I thought this would be a good time to go over the bills….”

Enough said.

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hen I was pregnant with my son, one of my favorite pastimes was daydreaming about the nursery. I would flip through catalogs and browse cribs and bedding Online when I was supposed to be working. What color would I paint his room? What’s the theme? Pastel lambs or fish in primary colors? Maybe I’d paint a mural. I would gaze at all the beautiful Pottery Barn bedrooms, dreaming.

Finally, after countless hours of analyzing colors, styles and safety ratings, we chose a natural crib and a simple safari bedding set. I couldn’t wait to launder everything and set it all up, as a first official act of motherhood. I lovingly tied bumpers to the sides of the crib, with care and hope, dreaming of my innocent bundle all cozy and safe in his crib. Little did I know that in the next town over, there was a gray-haired woman up in her attic with her own ideas about where her new grandbaby would sleep.

Pat and Al (short for Alice) are a rare couple who bring new meaning to the term “reduce, reuse, recycle.” I am pretty sure that “Al” has never bought anything new in her entire life. Each thing in her house, down to the spoons and hand towels, come from somewhere and have some story. Some of her furniture comes from the Civil War era, she often boasts.

Everything you see and look at has a memory and she saves everything that is even remotely nostalgic. So it is only natural, that when news of an arriving grandchild hit, they would head “up the attic” and unearth the CRIB. I really should have been warned.

I was led upstairs to the spare room, with Al excitedly clapping her hands together in anticipation of the unveiling.

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I turned the corner, really unprepared for what I was about to witness. Down the hall, she explained all about this old wrought-iron crib. It’s been in her family for generations. The neighbors even borrowed it for one of their babies and had taken it to get “dipped.” I asked her to explain “dipped” and I wish I hadn’t.

This is when you strip off lead paint and repaint it with something else that is not-so-deadly apparently. I am feeling better already. I hold my breath as I prepare to meet the CRIB. I hold back a little wimper when I see it. It has narrow iron spindles, slats about 8 inches apart it seems, and it actually starts to grin and snap at me like Jaws. I jump back and notice that Jaws is dressed in the sheets my 36-year-old husband used to sleep on complete with his very pillow and musical donkey. I am beginning to wonder about the fine line between nostalgia and crazy.

I smile and nod and hold my panic in as I continue to stare around the room.

She has taken out the car seat that looks like a plaid canvas picnic basket, a walker that has visible metal springs leering at me, an old pram carriage and Grampy’s vintage bibs. I tell her that all of this is lovely, and I spend the next year of my life fighting privately with my husband so that our son is not subjected to the antique nursery, never mind go for a car ride in the picnic basket. This is just one of the many generation hurdles I have had to leap over with Pat and Al since I became a mother.

Now that my two children are in twin beds, I wonder, what am I going to do with my crib? In December of 2010, Congress passed a law banning the resale and manufacturing of all drop-side cribs deeming only cribs that have rigidly attached sides the safe ones. Well, I was shocked to learn that my crib is a relative of Jaws, with its drop-side being another potential death threat to a baby. I was chatting with a couple at a party who said that they couldn’t even donate their fiveyear-old, $1,500 “bella whatever” because no one would except it. They had no where to store it, so they just threw it out.

Huh? My children’s crib is dismantled, leaning up against the wall in the attic. I can’t bare to give it away (no one would accept it anyway); I can’t bare to use it again, so there it sits, dormant, waiting to horrify my future daughter-in-law, I guess.

I even saved their car seat.

Contributing writer Melanie McCarthy is a South Shore mom of two.

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babylicious hen 16-year-old Janet* got pregnant back in 1965 she had a tough choice to make.

“My mother told me I could go away and have the baby at some Catholic place and give it up or get married,” the now 61-year-old grandmother explains, “so, it was marriage for me. (My boyfriend) agreed also. Neither of us wanted to give up the baby, so we played house.”

Five sons later (her second born died of SIDS), the two legally divorced in 1977 after spending a tumultuous decade together. As Janet remembers, “this handsome guy came along and had a car. In a nutshell, I could not believe he liked me.

He was so popular. I did not want to lose him and would, obviously, do anything to keep him.”

Young and pregnant. It's an all too-often familiar scenario that many teenagers find themselves in. And even though the teen pregnancy rate has declined over the past few decades, the United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate of the Western industrialized world.

In the 1960s, unplanned pregnancies usually resulted in young marriages and for better or worse, the couples were thrust into adult responsibilities with very little understanding from the greater public. Now during this generation's reality TV craze, popular shows like MTV's Teen Mom provide viewers with an intimate look inside the lives of young mothers. The show tracks four sets of parents as they navigate through the world of lost freedom, financial pressures and potty training. The series' pilot episode was the highest rated premiere on MTV in over a year with 2.1 million total viewers.

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We decided to ask the experts: three women, from three different generations, who faced the extreme emotional and financial challenges of young motherhood. What was it like? What would they do differently? What advice do they have for other young moms?

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Leah-Ann Mulry, 39, of Bellingham, lost her virginity and her childhood when she got pregnant at 17.

“When I found out I was pregnant I was happy and scared,” says Mulry, an avid watcher of Teen Mom. “Happy because I think there was something missing in my life, a sense of family that I could get with a baby of my own. I see it in other young teenage moms (on the show). I think if you have self-confidence and good family values (pregnancy) wouldn't happen to you.”

Despite being asked not to attend high school graduation (her pregnancy was an embarrassment to the school) she walked across the stage, got her diploma and quickly readied for real life.

Mulry describes her life as a young mom

as drama, drama, drama. Her mom entered into an extreme depression, spending most days in bed and when the guilt become too much for Mulry to bear, she and her newborn son, Kenny, moved into her boyfriend's childhood home.

“I'm so different from the person I was back in 1998,” reflects Mulry, who says she was physically threatened by her boyfriend on at least one occasion. “I would never allow someone to lay their hands on me now, but I so craved his family. I loved feeling like I was part of a family.”

Jana of Maynard When 18-year-old Jana McLaughlin told her mom she was pregnant, she knew her mother would take it better than most.

“My mom had me and my brother when she was a teenager so she was a lot more understanding and couldn't judge me,” she says.

McLaughlin's ex-boyfriend has minimal contact with their now 5-year-old daughter. Her current boyfriend is father to her 3-year-old son. McLaughlin is going to school full-time to get a degree as a medical assistant. If she hadn't gotten pregnant at a young age, she says she'd probably still be living with her mom.

“Now I live by myself. The kids made me grow up fast, much faster than I ever anticipated,” she says. “I missed out on college, living in dorms and have only really dated two guys in my life. But if I look at that and compare it to what I have, two amazing kids, it's minimal.”

McLaughlin watches Teen Mom and thinks the show does a decent job of portraying the hardships of young parents.

“It makes it look terrible in some ways, which is true, and then it makes it look manageable too.”

“My advice for other teen moms is to not take time with their children for granted,” she says. “It's hard to enjoy them when they are young because you have so many things going on but you're never going to get that time back.”

Janet of Franklin In her own words, Janet, who is now happily remarried and living in Franklin, says she was too stupid to realize she was pregnant.

“It was not until a friend of mine told me that I was gaining weight and asked me if I was pregnant,” says Janet. “I had my clothes laying on the bed one night because I was getting ready to go out and my mother saw that my zipper was broken and asked me. Of course I denied it. My ex told his parents and they went to my house and told me mother for me because I was afraid to.”

As a young bride, Janet admits to not knowing much about her and her new husband's financial situation.

“His parents always told him to keep the money himself. He would give me only so much for food and that was it. I was not even allowed to have a car...being 16, I guess I just thought that's how it was.”

babylicious She and her husband went on to have more children because, as she remembers, it was the only time she felt loved and got attention from him. “I married the boy I loved and continued to love for 20 years and would never give back my sons, so I guess I am fine with how it all worked out.”

However, Janet says that if this article can save one child from going through

As for Leah-Ann Mulry, her relationship with her high school boyfriend quickly ended and she became a single mom, working as a nursing assistant and trying to do her best with Kenny. His father did not stay involved in their son's life.

“I didn't know any other moms. I was 22 when Kenny was in kindergarten. I think it was my own insecurity,” she

I was consumed with things like how I was going to pay for gas to get to work.

Now, I'm a soccer mom.”

Described as a sports lover and a guarded young man, she and her son rarely discuss their shared difficult past.

“If I had to do all over again, I would have definitely not gotten pregnant at 17,” reflects Mulry. “I'd teeter on the idea of adoption. Should I have done

“Teen pregnancy and teen marriage is never a good thing.

It’s not that it is a bad thing, but it is the hardest thing I ever did in my life,” says Janet.

this, it would all be worth it.

“Teen pregnancy and teen marriage is never a good thing. It's not that it is a bad thing, but it is the hardest thing I ever did in my life,” says Janet. “I don't go to class reunions or anything. I did not graduate; I have never been to a prom and had only gone to two high school dances in my life. I not only robbed myself, but it was not fair to the baby either.”

“We are (still) about families.”

remembers. “plus he was a horrendous child. I blame myself for that. He had no structure in his life. We were always coming and going.”

Mulry is now married with two more children Sam, 7 and Emma 6. Kenny, 22, lives with them and works for his uncle as a chimney technician.

“Kenny's childhood is like night and day compared to my two younger children,” says Mulry. “When he was young,

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She pauses and adds, “My advice to teen moms would be to always think about the child first. They didn't ask to be here. We brought them here, and they deserve the best we can give them.”

The Teen Mom Truth • Pregnant teens are less likely to complete high school and attend college than teenagers who avoid pregnancy.

• Many teenage parents live below the poverty level and rely on welfare.

• The children of teenage parents receive inadequate medical care, have more problems in school and spend more time in prison than children of adult parents.

• The teenage marriage rate has declined in recent decades, leaving many young mothers without a husband's financial support. Although the teenage pregnancy rate in the 1950s and 1960s was higher than today, the teenage marriage rate was also higher; in 1960 the percentage of unmarried teenage births was 15 percent, compared with 75 percent today.

Source: Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) * Name has been changed for privacy purposes

Heather Kempskie is a freelance writer living with her husband and two children in Bellingham.

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you’re expecting a baby or recently became a parent, the voices of wellmeaning friends and family and messages of TV and media have undoubtedly crept into your head. Advice, stories and warnings about everything from labor and birthing techniques, to feeding and sleep routines can put unnecessary stress into an otherwise amazing time in your life. While it is completely normal to worry—that is, after all, your job as a parent to some extent—it’s important to identify what aspects really warrant your concern and how to learn to let certain things go.

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Here are a few things to keep in mind: 1. Keep it simple. The baby business is a big market, so try not to get caught up in all of the things you think your baby needs. Besides a car seat and a crib (or safe sleeping place) your baby does not need all of the latest gadgets. For example, high chairs will not be used for at least four months. Bottle or wipes warmers? Definitely not a necessity—in fact, some bottle warmers make the milk in the bottles too warm for babies.

Baby Nurse Tip: All you need is a cup of warm water to place the bottle into, in order to get a good temperature.

2. Know true labor. True labor contractions get stronger, last longer and are closer together. They will also not subside when you get up and move around or drink water.

Baby Nurse Tip: If you’re not sure if you are in labor, time the contractions from the beginning of one to the beginning of the next to determine if they are regular. Regular contractions that are increasing in frequency and intensity may be a sign that you are in labor. When in doubt, contact your health care provider.

4. Bond from the beginning. Both you and your baby will most likely be wide-awake immediately after birth so if possible, just relax and cuddle skin-to-skin.

Baby Nurse Tip: If you are planning on breastfeeding, this may be a good time to try it out. If you are bottle-feeding, your baby will not be ready for a feeding just yet. But don’t stress if skin-to-skin or breastfeeding don’t happen right after birth; you’ll have plenty of time for both of you to enjoy those benefits when you’re in your post-partum room.

5. Ask questions. Learning about diapering, feeding and other baby care aspects is all part of your post-partum hospital stay. Listen carefully to what the nurses teach you and don’t be afraid to ask any questions you may have, including information they may have already shared. You will be very tired, after all, and they understand that!

Baby Nurse Tip: Get as much rest as you can.

It is wonderful to share this time with friends and family who want to visit, but if possible, try to schedule them around your rest and sleep.

6. Think positive. If you are breastfeeding, remember that although it is natural and has been around forever, it does not always come automatically for moms or babies. Some newborns need a little time to learn how to breastfeed effectively.

3. Plan ahead. To avoid unnecessary worry when you’re in labor, do yourself a favor and take a tour of the hospital and familiarize yourself with the parking and admitting protocol before hand.

Baby Nurse Tip: Try to stay positive if your baby is not breastfeeding immediately. There are many ways to remedy this, so ask your nurse for assistance or ask to see a lactation consultant if you are having difficulty. Every new mom runs into one hiccup or another when it comes to how they envisioned their first few days with their baby, so do your best to try and go with the flow—you’ll be much happier if you give yourself some slack right from the beginning!

Baby Nurse Tip: Don’t bring unnecessary items like your baby’s car seat to the birthing room. These rooms are usually small and don’t accommodate many extra items. You won’t need it for at least a couple of days anyway!

7. Settle in, relax and enjoy. When you bring your baby home, keep in mind that all he needs is food and love at this stage. In fact, besides you adjusting to a new sleep schedule, he should be relatively ease to care for during these first few weeks at home.

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Baby Nurse Tip: Your most important job is to make sure that your baby is getting enough to eat. The goal is to have your baby back at his birth weight at the two-week checkup.

If you have any feeding concerns—or any other concerns for that matter—your baby’s pediatrician is just a phone call away.

8. Create sleep safety: Your baby’s crib or sleeping place should not contain any wedges, sleep positioners, blankets, pillows or stuffed animals. If you follow the list of SIDS-prevention methods, the risks decrease dramatically.

Baby Nurse Tip: Avoid overheating by dressing your baby in cotton to keep him comfortable overnight. Cotton sleepwear allows air to circulate around baby’s body.

9. Be aware of chemicals. The best cleaning supplies for your home are those that contain the least chemicals or, better yet, none at all. Read ingredients and try to avoid aerosols.

Baby Nurse Tip: If you must use commercial cleaning products make sure your house and your baby’s room is properly ventilated. Open the windows and let the fresh air circulate.

10. Embrace the unpredictable. As your newborn nears his second month, you will feel much more comfortable and confident caring for him, as feeding will likely be well established and your baby will be gaining weight consistently.

Baby Nurse Tip: Don’t be surprised if your once easy-to-care-for one-month-old generally becomes a little more fussy around this time—this is a normal part of infant development. Many babies between the ages of four to eight weeks begin to have periods of fussiness throughout the day. Just remember that this will pass. Use soothing techniques such as swaddling, or try to calm him by using a baby carrier, swing, bouncy seat or stroller.

11. Reinforce routines. By three months old your baby will become much more predictable, perhaps sleeping for longer stretches at night and falling into daytime nap patterns as well.

Baby Nurse Tip: Try to encourage and reinforce any natural rhythms your baby has taken to. Babies crave a predictable schedule and will be much happier with consistent daytime naps and nightly sleep routines.

Life as a parent is an incredible journey. But when you do have moments of frustration, doubt or worryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as every parent inevitably does at one point or anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; remember that the newborn phase will go by quickly.

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Yet fourteen years ago, Susan was 24 years old, a recent graduate from Assumption College and working for a local law firm, when she decided to launch a custom invitation and high-end corporate gift bag company, Bel Scriba.

“I loved having a small part of the special times in people’s lives,”says Susan.

As her friends started to have babies, Susan noted how genuinely impressed they were to receive one of her mother’s handmade baby blankets as gifts (“They’re perfect for swaddling babies!”they said).

Susan saw the potential in partnering with her mother and began to offer custom baby gifts in the Bel Scriba line, incorporating her mother’s well-loved blankets.

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‘explodes’ when the recipient opens it.

“I am super happy there and have fun,” she says.

And while Susan does not know how to sew herself, she did learn how to custom embroider each blanket with the baby’s name. After she stitches a baby’s name, Susan takes a photo of each blanket as a tribute to the life the blanket will touch.

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Well, that’s not exactly true.

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North Grafton home cutting 200 to 400 yards of material for their signature Bel Scriba baby blankets that they call, Binkeez™.

“She has a wonderful kitchen island,” Lynne says. “Sue stands on one side of it, and I stand on the other.” Lynne

Now that she had her mom’s prized blankets in her lap, Susan began to work on branding them. Inspired by a Chronicle television segment on the Boston-based T-shirt company, Johnny Cupcakes, Susan decided on a bakery theme to market their high-end baby cakes, called Babeez Cakes™, constructed out of their blankets and burp towels (Bel Scriba calls them Binkeez™ and Burpeez™).

At first 68-year-old Lynne did not understand her daughter’s creative vision for the company, describing herself as “an exceedingly simple person” who prefers to sew quietly behind the scenes.

“Her thing is the product and quality,” says Susan, “My thing is smart business and marketing.”

However, once Lynne saw the whole concept come together, everything from the packaging to the Web site, she began to trust. “Her presentation is just beautiful,” says Lynne, “ She always does the extra stuff that makes something very basic so special. Sue has added all of the touches and her own way of caring. “ As the new line became a reality, mother and daughter began to form a new bond as business partners.

Lynne sews everything handmade on a nearly 10-year-old sewing machine set up in her daughter’s childhood bedroom in Shrewsbury. “It’s a sturdy thing and has sewn thousands of blankets,” says Lynne.

Lynne, who is retired, sews all day long.

“It’s very simple,” says Susan, “She sews.

There’s no radio. No TV. She just sews.”

“It’s wonderful at my age to settle in at the sewing machine. It always brings me joy,” says Lynne whose daughter regularly treats her to professional massages.

“I am not a seamstress,” says Lynne, “I stitch and turn a corner. The only thing that is different is that I stitch in love,” a love passed down from her grandmother who was a seamstress in World War II. Thirty-nine-year-old Susan works fulltime as an administrator in a Central MA law firm by day and by night, heads to her home-based studio decorated with Babeez Cakes™ merchandise, Gund bears and Little Miss Priss™ tutus. “I put all the orders together at night,” she says, “which includes wrapping each Babeez Cake™ in such a way that the cake

Binkeez™ Around the World Both Susan and Lynn see the baby blanket as a universal sign of comfort.

“A blanket is simple and for comfort,” says Lynne who says she has traveled all over the world from her sewing machine: Africa, Mongolia, South America.

“My blankets have gone every place,” she says as whatever money she earns at Bel Scriba she uses to buy more fabric, paying it forward by making blankets for those in need. Since September 11th, Lynn has donated 14,000 blankets to needy organizations in the United States and abroad. Recently, Susan and Lynne have given their Itsy Bitsy Binkeez™ to NICUs across the United States, most recently to UMass Memorial. They also support the March of Dimes, The Ellie Fund, Tee Up for Tots, The Tara Bean Foundation, 15-40 Connection and The Layla Grace Cancer Research Foundation.

“Sue’s had a very special heart since she was a little girl,” says Lynne. At the same time, Susan describes her mother as “a selfless, loving, caring human being.”

Babies born in impoverished countries are sometimes wrapped in nothing but rags, so Lynne sees each blanket they donate to organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse as “helping the helpers.”

“I like to be a helper to the helpers who give their lives volunteering for others,”says Lynne.

“We love knowing that our blankets have a small part in comforting others,” says Susan.

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The Bel Scriba team is especially excited about their latest product launch, Photo in a Bucket™, an attractive bucket filled with high-quality coordinated photo props for baby’s first photo session (at home or with a professional photographer). Of course, it includes a Bel Scriba Binkeez™.

“I’ve never seen my mom so alive or

happy. She’s come alive with purpose.” says Susan.

“Working with my daughter keeps me young. We keep each other in line in different ways,” says Lynne.

What makes their blankets and baby gifts resonate with so many is heart.

“Sue has always had a very generous heart so that people will know that they are special, so it works with Bel Scriba,” Lynne says, “Bel Scriba is Sue’s way to creatively give of her heart. Her heart is a part of everything she shares.”

For more information on the entire Bel Scriba line, which includes Miss Priss Tutus™ and personalized Bloomseez™, visit belscriba.com.

Carrie Wattu is editor of baystateparent.

My Blanky, My Friend Blanky, banky, wubby, lovey. Whatever your child calls it, a child's favorite blanket can provide comfort (and fond memories) for many years. baystateparent wrapped up some tips and stories for all of our blanket-going families.

Safe Snuggling Many children first acquire a blanket as a baby gift, and it is important to adhere to safety recommendations from the start. The Consumer Product Safety Commission at cpsc.gov says that blankets, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like stuffed toys and other soft products should not be placed in the crib with baby.

However, it is safe to swaddle a baby in a blanket, if the blanket is very snug and not loose. Ask your doctor or baby nurse for directions for how to safely swaddle a baby. Also ask your health care provider when it is safe for baby to take his or her favorite blanket to bed.

Where is that blankety, blank, blank?

Blanky gets left behind at Grandma's.

Lovey is in the wash. It happens. When you see that your child is falling hard for his blanky, some parents suggest that you literally cut it in half and make two blankets, before your child can distinguish that it has been altered. This way you'll

always have a copy on hand. Others advise buying two of the same item, but the key is to rotate them early so that your child cannot tell which came first.

A Good Thing If your child has fallen hard for his blanky, do you worry that it is going to become an issue? According to reports in Psychology Today children who were both insecurely attached to their mothers and strongly attached to their blankies seemed to adjust better to anxiety-producing situations. “'For these children, the blanket promoted play, exploration and non-distress in their mothers' absence,'” psychologist, Richard Passman says.

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Special Needs Campers mary greendale

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inding a summer camp for a child who has special needs can be discouraging and a cold reminder of just how hard it is to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;different.â&#x20AC;? Summer camp is just one place where you know your child might face challenges.

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If you are within driving distance of Bridgewater, MA, there is a camp that might just fit the bill, no matter how

F COME TO HORSE CAMP! How is CMS different than other summer programs?

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challenging your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disability. It is The Bridge Center, a non-profit agency founded in 1963, that provides recreational activities for children and young adults with disabilities. They offer a wide range of traditional camp experiences and according to Robert Rhuda, Director of Development and Communications, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every child can participate in every activity. We accept all children regardless of the severity or nature of the disability.â&#x20AC;? The Center is

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I first learned about The Bridge Center while researching summer options for my grandson, Jake, last spring. Jake is mildly autistic and hyperactive.

He has assistance in school, but the summer program offered locally cannot provide him with individual support. I researched other options, and after much investigating, decided that even though Bridgewater was an hour away, it was worth visiting so much so that Jake’s parents enrolled him for the three-week session of Camp Connect, which is specifically for high-functioning autistics.

I shared the driving with Jake’s mom, so I got to see the camp in good weather and bad, day after day, and I got to hear what Jake had to say each day. At 9 a.m. drop-off, I watched other kids disembark, one at a time in an orderly fashion. Jake was undaunted by the many campers who arrived in wheelchairs or needed other equipment to navigate. The grounds were filled with people wearing shirts labeled “staff” and “volunteers” guiding, sorting and directing the children to their proper destinations.

Everyone was pleasant; the campers were happy, and no one was crying.

To ensure that every child participates, the ratio of campers to support personnel is 1:1 for children who need additional and never higher than 3:1.

Certainly knowing that there would be many eyes tracking Jake reassured me; as I said, he is hyperactive and prone to wandering and following whatever attracts his attention.

Each summer brings a new litter of puppies to take care of and there are other “critters,” too, including a Vietnamese pig. There’s a gymnasium, a dance and music performance room (they produce little shows), a room for arts & crafts, and a computer learning center.

Jake’s personal camp favorites were the archery and the horseback riding; Colonel was “his” horse. The indoor riding ring and stables are beautiful!

Becky Guillotte, coordinator of the therapeutic riding program and a nationally certified instructor, has a daughter who also participates in the riding program. She says, “What sets The Bridge Center apart is that it offers a full-fledged camp experience - paddle boating, fishing, archery...”

Becky noted that at a traditional camp, children with special needs are singled out - they are the exceptions. At Bridge Center, everyone participates to the best of his or her ability.

Jake was always ready and eager to jump into the day’s activities, which also included swimming in the pool, field sports, and my favorite, team building. Since Jake struggles with social norms and resists listening to

“What sets The Bridge Center apart is that it offers a full-fledged camp experience paddle boating, fishing, archery...”

other people’s suggestions, I was intrigued by the activities the camp offered where the autistic kids had to work together to navigate obstacle courses. Jake admitted this was his least favorite activity, but I guess that means it challenged him to grow beyond his comfort zone.

Besides summer camp, The Bridge Center offers camps for school vacation periods and is expanding their weekend programs to include Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. They also offer Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Carriage Driving, Hippotherapy, Stable Management, Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops and Special Events, year-round.

These vacation and weekend programs provide a respite for caregivers and a change of environment for the kids.

When asked what makes The Bridge Center distinctive, Becky Guillote immediately says, “the caring.”

We have counselors who come back here every year. We all want to see progress and these kids have a good camp experience. It’s really about the caring.”

For more information, visit thebridgectr. org. Transportation and scholarships are available.

Mary Greendale is a Holliston-based writer.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM at ELM HILL CENTER The summer enrichment program is available for children between the ages of 8 and 14. The program is designed to benefit children, youths and teenagers of all abilities.

Join the Fun! Outdoor games, arts, cooking, nature programs, horseback riding and more!

Weekly Themes: Survivor Week, We’ve Got Talent, Around the World in a Week, Time Travellers, Olympics AM / PM extended day available

Elm Hill Center 26 East Main Street, Brookfield, MA

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N Helping students learn through the summer.

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Speech-language therapy, Occupational therapy, Psychotherapy, Tutoring, and Academic enrichment.

Our vision is that all individuals see themselves as whole and capable.

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claws are out as parents across the nation debate Amy Chua’s new memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, about parenting the “Chinese Way,” which details the keys to raising highly-successful children: no playdates, no sleepovers, no school plays, no TV and no computer.

Chua goes on to say that she will accept no grade less than an “A” from her two teenage daughters and will not allow them to play any instrument other than the piano and violin.

While many of us are appalled by Chua’s pushy parenting, we are also somewhat fascinated. Asian children in the United States do excel, and we want our children to also. While most Western parents don’t go to the extremes Chua describes in her book, it certainly taps into the fearful part of us that wonders if we are doing enough to give our children a competitive edge.

One of the nation’s leading parenting researchers, Professor Wendy Grolnick of Clark University in Worcester, is not only a mom of two but author of Pressured Parents, Stressed-Out Kids: Dealing with Competition While Raising a Successful Child (Prometheus Books, 2008). Grolnick understands the stress of

wanting our children to shine and helps us to turn our anxiety about this into positive parenting, instead of the kind of pressured parenting Chua details in her book.

“There is a lot of pressure, as I talk about in my book, with parents who are very concerned about making their children really competitive and making sure they excel,” says Grolnick, “so when Amy Chua wrote this book about how she ensured that her children were top in the field, parents really connected with this because they want their child to be competitive too.

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After all how many of you have felt that it was your job to have your child be really good at something, and you had to do it really early? In researching her book, Grolnick did not come across a single parent who didn’t feel the pressure to make her child competitive in something.

Despite that innate parental fear, Grolnick finds Chua’s book horrifying in some ways, especially because “people can see that Asian children are excelling in this country and we are wondering about that, so we’re trying to figure out how this all fits.” Grolnick reminds us that Chua never cites any of the research, claiming her book is a memoir but Grolnick says that it reads more like a how-to in parenting.

“Chua’s memoir presents itself as if the reason Asian families are doing so well is because they are doing the things that Chua does, like pressuring children without giving them other choices. That’s not what the research says,” says Grolnick.

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“Number one, that’s a stereotype. There’s no evidence that Asian parents are doing these kinds of belittling things (just as the wimpy western parent is a stereotype).” Grolnick says one reason why Asian children do so well is because Asian parents have high expectations on schooling but refutes the idea that Asian parents undermine children’s self esteem.

Grolnick’s book, on the other hand, tells us that we are not alone in having the feeling that we want our child to do better than the other kids. “ It’s natural given your biology,” she says, “and you are not bad people living through your children” because of it.

So instead of pushing our children, the second half of Grolnick’s book tells us how to actively support our child’s autonomy and passions. “Kids need information on how to excel as well as love and support.”

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Nancy Traversy OF CONCORD Age: 50 Occupation: CEO and Co-founder, Barefoot Books Married to: Martin Lueck Mom of Four: Meaghan (18), Kristen (17), Erin (15), Jordie (13) BY

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Nancy Traversy loves color, and it’s splashed all over the Barefoot Books studio in Concord, the flagship store of the company she cocreated. The walls of the whimsical studio are so warm and vibrant and smartly put together that you just want to stay, the color inviting you to curl up with a book in one of the nooks and crannies throughout the store. Nancy opened the studio this past summer, creating something that is more than beautiful; it’s really an invitation into a magical world of books, art and music.

Nancy grew up in Canada surrounded by artists and books; however, her first career was actually in business. It wasn’t until after she had her first child that she knew she needed a career change, one that would include her love of reading, color, art, design and illustration.“As a new mum and an avid explorer of world cultures, I was immediately captivated by the idea of publishing books for children that celebrated diversity and imagination,” says Nancy on her Web site, barefootbooks.com.

The new mom was living in north London at the time when she met another mom, Tessa Strickland, who was also looking for a new outlet. Both women had a vision: to publish books that inspire creativity and imagination in their readers. They wanted their books to feature art that was as moving as the words. Finally, they hoped to highlight multiculturalism and respect for others. With those ideals (and a lot of enthusiasm and color), Nancy and Tessa started Barefoot Books back in 1992. “‘I didn’t really know much about the publishing industry back then,” Nancy says, “and, in hindsight, that was probably 50 MARCH2011

lucky as Barefoot has always strived to be more of a pioneer than a follower.’”

Within five years, Nancy had three more children and developed Barefoot Books into a multimillion dollar company. By 1998, she and Tessa realized that they needed a U.S. office. They opened one in New York City, with Nancy flying back and forth from London to Manhattan often with one of her four small children in tow. Her children grew up deeply involved in the publishing portion of the company, having a say in what manuscripts “worked” and what art they found most appealing.

Sales continued to grow, but, as much as she loved traveling, Nancy realized she could no longer do a trans-Atlantic commute with small children. In 2001, she set up a publishing office and flagship store in Cambridge and moved her family to Concord, where she immediately fell in love with the quintessential New England town. Concord was special to Nancy for its history, especially as it was the setting for her favorite childhood book, Little Women. For the past ten years, she has worked out of the Cambridge publishing office while raising her four children in Concord.

This past summer, Barefoot Books moved to a larger space in Concord, thus creating the first Barefoot Books Studio, a bookstore with over 500 titles as well as classes and free programs. Nancy says, “I wanted to give back to my own community and also provide fun and imaginative experiences for families in a beautiful environment.”

Her hope is for people to join her in the experience of “living barefoot” filled with magical and authentic stories and art as a global community of people who care about how our next generation of children is raised.

Visit barefootbooks.com to plan your own special trip to the Barefoot Books Studio, which offers classes in cooking, yoga, arts & crafts and music free or at minimal cost.

It also offers daily story times, including a special infant story time, paint-your-own pottery, parenting classes, birthday parties and more.

Amy Rodriguez is a writer and mom of two who lives outside of Boston. Read about her parenting adventures at parentingontheloose.com or become a fan of Parenting on the Loose on its facebook page.

Take 15 with Nancy Three words to describe my family: Creative, adventurous, close I am the queen of: Color!

Best part of my day: Walking in to our warm, colorful kitchen in the evening, with a fire in the fireplace and my family and friends just hanging around chatting, cooking, doing homework and being together.

My children teach me: To slow down and appreciate just being; that it is the

small things we do together that are most memorable and important for all of us; and that we are all unique and special with something different to offer the world.

What makes me a better mom: Being happy and fulfilled as a person myself and setting an example that hard work, creativity and perseverance matter. I also believe strongly in balancing an incredibly demanding work load with lots of fun with family and friends. I think that balance has definitely rubbed off on my children.

I always tell my children: Do something you love in life, persevere, pick yourself up when you fall, don’t be afraid to dream and think big, or follow the road not yet traveled. And try to seek out creativity in whatever you do.

A message for other moms: It’s not only okay, it’s a good thing for children to be independent and self-reliant, to experience some discomfort, and sometimes to fail. In the words of Amy Chua, “Assume strength, not fragility.”

There’s no such thing as: An easy ride.

Current family obsessions: Long afternoon walks in the snow, jigsaw puzzles, Sunday

dinners, a fire in the fireplace, planning our next global adventure!

Best things about the town where I am raising my children: Having spent the first nine years raising our children in central London, it is so wonderful to be in the breathtakingly beautiful town of Concord, MA where my kids can get nearly everywhere by foot or on their bikes. New and fascinating people come into our lives all the time and, having grown up in Canada, I am so excited to have four seasons again after 16 years of grey drizzle in England!

Biggest challenge my family faces: Being in the same house together at the same time for long enough!

How I feel about being featured in Moms Rock!: I feel more like a mom who rolls in the tumble dryer of my Barefoot life (am I mixing my metaphors?) than a mom who rocks. But I guess I am flattered!

What I hope my children will always remember about me: My amazingly delicious apple pie (the only thing I can cook!) and how much I love them for being the wonderful, talented and unique individuals that they each are.

Things I do to stay sane: Taking on another ambitious project that allows me to be creative!

What Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like people to know about Barefoot Books: We offer books and gifts that are an authentic alternative

to the commercialization of childhood.

We encourage children to make time for make-believe and let their imaginations run wild and free. We believe passionately in the power of stories to nourish the creative spark in everyone and to create deep and lasting connections with

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family, the global community and the earth. And we support organizations that share our goals of global understanding, empowering children through art and story and protecting and preserving the earth for future generations.

Moms Rock is an award-winning monthly feature that celebrates the good that moms do.

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1TUESDAY FREE Baby Wiggle Classes. Boston Public Library, North End Branch, 25 Parmenter St., Boston.

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damsels in distress to mighty dragons, hear tales of adventure, from well-known fairy tales to modern picture books in the setting of a medieval Great Hall. Includes museum admission, program with craft related to the story and a snack. A$12 (includes one child), $8 additional child. 508-853-6015, higgins.org.

3THURSDAY Jack & the Beanstalk. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

FREE Take a Look Morning. Applewild School, 120 Prospect St., Fitchburg. 9 – 11 a.m. Independent school for grades K through 8 hosts an open house on the first Thursday of each month. No RSVP necessary.

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Science for Ages 4 – 6. EcoTarium, Worcester.

First Thursday of every month. Session one: 10:15-

creatures. A$9, Sr.$7, C$6. 617-495-3045, hmnh. harvard.edu/family_programs/index.php.

Flower & Patio Show. DCU Center, Worcester.

March 4 – 6 (Fri., 12 – 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m). A$10, C 12 and under FREE. centralmaflowershow.com, 800-533-0229.

Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2011.

11 a.m. Theme: “Heroes and Heroines of Ireland.” capecodstpatsparade.com.

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Concord Band Winter Concert. Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden St., Concord. 8 p.m.

A mix of “new” pieces for concert band and jazz-influenced selections. A$15, Sr $5, C$5.

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Fetch! Tempest in a Teacup. The Discovery Museums, Acton. Drop in to the Science Discovery, 1 – 4 p.m. You won’t believe the wild chemical reactions you can create in a cup! $10.50pp.

978-264-4200, discoverymuseums.org.

Painting Side by Side Workshop. Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave., Framingham.

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m For adults and children together, this workshop encourages both to improve their painting techniques. Taught by local artist Ruth Scotch, this workshop is for children in Grade 4 and above. For more information and to register: danforthmuseum.org. $100 per pair. 508-620-0937.

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FREE Spring Craft Fair. First Parish Church, Billerica. Unique crafters, artisians and vendors.

978-663-2293.

Craft Fair. Blackstone Millville Reg. High School, 175 Lincoln St., Blackstone. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Public Tour. Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 1 p.m. Learn about the highlights of the Danforth Museum’s galleries, from permanent collection of American art to rotating exhibitions of contemporary artists. A$11, St.$8, C under 17 free.

508-620-0050, danforthmuseum.org. Also March 6.

Race: Are We So Different? Exhibit. Museum of Science, Boston. Through May 15th. Learn the story of race from biological, cultural, and historical points of view - through interactive components, historical artifacts, compelling photographs and multimedia presentations. A$21; Sr. $19; C (3 to 11) $18. mos.org/race.

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FREE Youth Group. HOPE of YouthMOVE Massachusetts. Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PAL). 51 Union St Suite 312, Worcester. 5 – 6:30 p.m. This is a non-therapeutic support group for youth ages 14-19 who are living with behavioral, emotional or mental health needs. At HOPE you can make friends, build connections and develop skills. Dinner is provided! 508-767-9725, ppal.net.

2WEDNESDAY Bark Place Wet N’ Wild Wednesdays. Bark Place, 1721 Washington St., Boston. 5 p.m. A new monthly social event series designed to put the fun back in bath time for dogs and their owners. barkplacesouthend.com.

Jack & the Beanstalk. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org FREE Wee Care Infant Oral Health Program.

Melvin “Dr. Mel” Ehrlich, D.D.S., 223 Walnut St. Ste 22, Framingham. 10 a.m. Free seminar and examination for children under 3 and their parents.

Register: 508-875-KIDS, WeeCareAtDrMels.com.

FREE Hina Matsuri Japanese Doll Festival.

Boston Public Library Jamaica Plain Branch, Jamaica Plain. 4 p.m. Ages 6+. Hear the book Little Oh and make origami paper dolls. Preregister: 617-524-2053.

FREE Parent Support Group. Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Community Healthlink (CHL), 100 Erdman Way, Leominster. 5 – 6:30 p.m. This confidential group allows you to meet other parents and caregivers that understand the struggles and victories of raising challenging kids who may have emotional, behavioral or mental health needs.

508-767-9725, ppal.net.

CastleKids StoryHour. Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Ave., Worcester. 1 – 2 p.m. From

Get your tickets now! The Harlem Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals, March 18 & 20, Worcester. dcucenter.com

10:45 a.m. Session two: 11-11:30 a.m. Explore the world of color and create secret messages. There are two identical sessions and attendance is on a firstcome, first-served basis. A$12, C (2- 18) $8, Under 2 FREE. ecotarium.org.

Numerous crafters from throughout New England. Kids Fun Room with kids’ activities.

A$2, Under 5 and over 65 FREE. 507-883-2223, blackstonemillvillemusicassociation.org/craftfair.htm.

Also March 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

4FRIDAY Open Playgroup. Adams Street Branch, Boston Public Library, Dorchester. 9:30 a.m. Just drop in for craft supplies and ideas; coloring and activity sheets; big books & board books; educational puzzles; and toys, toys, toys. Ages 1 to 6 with adult. bpl.org.

Hansel and Gretel Opera for Young Audiences.

Boston Lyric Opera. Wheelock Family Theatre, 200 The Riverway, Boston. 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.

Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles Performed in English. Fully staged in one hour with colorful sets, costumes and lights, and piano accompaniment. A$18, C$12. 617-542-6772, blo.org/families/html. Also March 6.

FREE Parent Support Group. Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Milford Public Library, 80 Spruce St., Milford. 10:30 a.m. - Noon. This confidential groups allows you to meet other parents and caregivers that understand the struggles and victories of raising challenging kids who may have emotional, behavioral or mental health needs.

508-767-9725, ppal.net.

Insect Planet: Family Festival. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Explore the amazing world of insects and their relatives, spiders, crustaceans (or crustacea), and the many other creatures that comprise nearly 80% of all animals on Earth. Get close to live beetles, scorpions, and centipedes; learn how butterflies get their wings and fireflies flash their light; and meet the Harvard scientists who collect and study these amazing

FREE Open Studios. Western Avenue Studios, Lowell. 12 – 5 p.m. On the first Saturday of every month. Over 200 artists such as painters, photographers, sculptors, glass artists, jewelers, mixed media artists, potters and more. See where they work, discuss art and pick up a little something to take home with you. A great place to visit. westernavenuestudios.com.

Cabin Fever Festival. Charles River Valley, Hartford St., Medfield. Choose from a variety of activities during the day, from toasting marshmallows and sipping hot cocoa round a roaring bonfire to collecting natural materials and creating a craft to brighten your home. Bring snowshoes if there’s snow (or call to rent).

508-785-0339 or e-mail: charlesrivervalley@ttor.org.

Maple Magic. Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St. (Rte 16), Natick. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pancake breakfast 9 – 11 a.m. at Memorial School (next to NCOF) with live music, demonstrations and a raffle. Maple Sugaring Tours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Includes a look at the NCOF sugar shack and live demonstrations of historical sugaring techniques. Hot lunch and snacks for sale. Breakfast: A$8. Tours: $5pp (or $4 if attending breakfast); C (4-8) $4, Under 3 FREE. 508-655-2204, natickfarm.org.

FREE Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Crafts, Newton and Saugus. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Held every Saturday for kids ages 3 and up. lakeshorelearning.com.

Seussational! at Providence Children’s Museum.

Providence, RI. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, join a wonderfully wacky weekend-long celebration full of crazy characters and Seussational activities. Create Seussical stick puppets, dig into oobleck for gooey hands-on fun, fashion Seuss-inspired chapeaus, and do some super sleuthing in a Seuss-themed hunt. Ages 3 – 11. $8.50pp, Under 12 months free. 401-273-5437, childrenmuseum.org.

Also March 6.

Teddy Bear Tea. Chandlers Restaurant at the Yankee Candle Flagship Store, 25 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield. 11 a.m. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear for tea and lunch. Hear the book, The Brown Paper Teddy Bear. A$10, C$8. 413-665-1277, chandlers. yankeecandle.com. Also March 19, April 2, 16 & 30.

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Craft Fair. Blackstone Millville Reg. High School, Blackstone. See March 5 listing for details.

information and to register: danforthmuseum.org or 508-620-0937. Also March 13.

Weekend Maple Days. Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge. 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historians demonstrate early New England maple sugar-making at the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own working â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sugar Camp,â&#x20AC;? and visitors can experience the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to â&#x20AC;&#x153;sugaring off.â&#x20AC;?

Also, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Indian Doctressâ&#x20AC;? Molly Geet presents programs on Algonkian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maple Sugar Moon Storiesâ&#x20AC;? and other Native American programs. New England farm families in the 1830s tapped around 100 trees to make 400 pounds of sugar each season. A$20, C (3-17) $7, Under 3 Free. 800-SEE-1830, osv.org.

Hansel and Gretel Opera for Young Audiences.

Boston Lyric Opera. Wheelock Family Theatre,Boston.

See March 5 listing for details.

Public Tour. Danforth Museum of Art, Framingham.

See March 5 listing for details.

Beatles Open Sing. Lincoln School Auditorium, 16 Kennard Rd., Brookline. 2 p.m. An all-star band of young Brookline Music School students will perform Sgt. Pepperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lonely Hearts Club Band in its entirety, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to sing the album with them. $5pp.

617- 277-4593, bmsmusic.org.

Open House. Nashoba Montessori School, Lancaster. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages 2.9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 years. Snow date: March 13. nashboamontessori.com.

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Animals in Architecture Storytime. Historic New England and the Pierce House Museum at the Jamaica Plain Boston Public Library branch, Jamaica Plain.

4 p.m. Ages 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6. Discover how images of animals were used to decorate the insides of old houses. Bird drawings were often used in wallpaper and lions adorned fireplaces. Create your own house pictures.

617-524-2053. bpl.org.

Irish Festival. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Recreation Center, 28 Mulberry St., Worcester. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m.

Continuous live Irish music all day long, Irish dancing performances, imported Irish & American Goods, beer & wine, face painting, games, raffles. A$5, C under 13 free with adult. Email: irishworcester@gmail.com.

Flower & Patio Show. DCU Center, Worcester.

March 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 (Fri., 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) A$10, C 12 and under FREE. centralmaflowershow.com, 800-533-0229.

6SUNDAY FREE Open Rehearsal with the Young Peoples Orchestra of Greater Worcester. Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester Education Wing, 203 Pakachoag St., Auburn. 1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:15 p.m.; 2:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:15 p.m. Bring your instrument and play with the orchestra. Stay for cookies and punch. For ages 7 to 10 or 9 to 13 who have played a string instrument for about a year or more. Email: pakmusic@earthlink.net.

Flower & Patio Show. DCU Center, Worcester.

March 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 (Fri., 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) A$10, C 12 and under FREE. centralmaflowershow.com, 800-533-0229.FREE

Seussational! at Providence Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum.

Providence, RI. See March 5 for details.

For Parents. Mardi Gras. Wachusett Country Club, 187 Prospect St., West Boylston. 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 p.m.

Presented by the Worcester Educational Development Foundation, Inc. Dance to the critically accalaimed Cajun and Zydeco band, The Boogaloo Swamis. Tickets are available at all Worcester Credit Union branches and by mailing a check to 210 Park Ave., Suite 224, Worcester, MA 01609. Includes specially prepared New Orleans cuisine, a silent auction of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;must haveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; items, the crowning of the WEDF Mardi Gras King and Queen and a Mardi Gras parade led by local music teacher and blue artist, Jon Short. $50pp. Email: LyonsM@ worc.k12.ma.us or call 508-751-7625.

FREE Drum Circle. Union Music Performance Space, 142 Southbridge St., Worcester. All skill levels are encouraged to join in. Bring your instrument and enjoy the grooves. 508-753-3702, unionmusic.com/events. htm.

FREE Pinocchioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventures in Funland.

Mechanics Hall. 321 Main St., Worcester. 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p.m.

A retelling of a few of the many adventures of Carlo Collodiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manic marionette. The piece is designed to entertain and educate young audiences by introducing them to the riches of classical music. An adventure for the young and young at heart. Email concerts@ worcesterchambermusic.org

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

The wacky weekend-long celebration is March 5 & 6 in Providence, RI. childrenmuseum.org.

Boston Sea Rovers Kids Day. The Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers.

9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. A day of family fun with the underwater world! Get up close and personal with tidepool animals from the New England Aquarium and meet a real life penguin rescuer. Special guest Emmy award winner Jonathan Bird from the PBS series Jonathanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blue World. A$20, C Under 12 free. bostonsearovers.com/kids-activities/ Batik Workshop for Teens. Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave., Framingham. 12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 p.m. Design a t-shirt and scarf in this workshop with Melanie Gillis. Lots of fun! Tuition applies. For more

Family Experience. Diablo Glass School, 123 Terrace St., Roxbury Crossing. 1 p.m. Unique fun for the family. See the ancient & mesmerizing practice of glass blowing, then make the experience handson by creating your own glass pendant souvenir. diabloglassschool.com.

SteveSongs Family Concert. Performing Arts of Northeastern Connecticut. Woodstock, CT. 2 p.m.

A rising star on the national kids music scene, Steve blends smart lyrics, catchy melodies and thoughtful messages into fun participatory songs for kids and adults. $10pp; $12pp on the day of the show. 860-928-2946, performingartsNECT.org and stevesongs.com.

Turtle Travels. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Exhibit ends June 6. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Walk onto a life-sized board game, play interactive games, answer questions, see artifacts and watch video to discover what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be a turtle traveling through local habitats. The lively setting will have you advancing from one station to the next as you crawl on a turtle bridge, try on a turtle shell, help turtles to safety and follow a sea turtle as it swims. Museum admission applies. 508-929-2700, ecotarium.org.

FOR PARENTS Worcester Wine & Food Festival. DCU Center, Worcester. 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 p.m.

Taste fine wines from both domestic and international winemakers and sample signature dishes from some of the finest local restaurants, caterers and specialty food purveyors. biddingforgood.com/worcesterjcc.

General admission: $45pp. 508-756-7109 x 252, worcesterjcc.org.

8TUESDAY Sea Squirts: Programs for Toddlers and Preschoolers. New England Aquarium, Boston.

Tuesdays and Fridays in March, 9:30 & 11 a.m. For all the details, including fees, call 617-973-5206 or visit neaq.org.

Infant and Toddler Indoor Playspace. Tot Plex, 5 Carver Circle, Canton. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $8 per child.

Call to confirm: 781-821-0304 x 34, totplex.com.

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FREE Breastfeeding Support Group. Mothers and Company, Route 140, West Boylston. 10:30 a.m. Facilitated by a breastfeeding counselor who will elicit questions and solutions from the group as well as share her knowledge. Just drop in but RSVPs are appreciated. 508-835-6666, mothersandcompany. com. Also Mondays at 1 p.m.

FREE Youth Group - HOPE of YouthMOVE Massachusetts. Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PAL). 51 Union St., Suite 312, Worcester.

5 – 6:30 p.m. This is a non-therapeutic support group for youth ages 14-19 who are living with behavioral, emotional or mental health needs. 508-767-9725, ppal.net.

MC Escher: Seeing the Unseen. Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield. Ends May 22. Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 12 to 5 p.m. This worldpremiere exhibition show the ways Escher was inspired by the natural world to create his unforgettable cityscapes and interlocking lizards, fish and birds. It includes interactive stations encouraging visitors of all ages to explore Escher’s vision in a personal way, and also steps back to look at fun ephemera reflecting Escher’s impact on popular culture. A$13, C$6.

413-443-7171, berkshiremuseum.org.

mental health needs. Attendees will be given resources and tools to help address those students’ needs in their individual school plans. 508-767-9725, ppal.net.

Jack & the Beanstalk. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 4+. Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org .

FREE Working Moms Group. Mothers and Company, Route 140, West Boylston. Second Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Are you a working mom who’d love to meet other working moms and talk about all that is going on in your life as a mom who also works? Whether you work full-time or part-time, you are welcome to come. Babies from newborn to crawling welcome. Drop in but online RSVPs appreciated. mothersandcompany.com.

10THURSDAY 10 More Days to See Mary Poppins the Musical. Boston Opera House. Through March 20th.

Tickets starting at $28. broadwayacrossamerica.com/ boston or 800-982-2787.

Jack & the Beanstalk. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Ages 4+. Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org .

FREE Happy Birthday, Fannie Farmer! Friends of Mount Auburn, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge.

9 a.m. - Noon. A drop-in program for families. March is not only Women’s History Month, but also the month when we celebrate the birthday of cookbook author Fannie Farmer. Try a hands-on activity using measuring cups and spoons to celebrate Farmer’s important contribution to the art and science of cooking and baking. She is credited with being the first person in this country to use exact measurements with her recipes. 617-607-1981, mountauburn.org.

M is for Museum: Dollhouse Fun. Wenham Museum, 132 Main St.,Wenham. 2nd Friday of the month, 10 a.m. for preschool +. Museum educators tour children through the Small Worlds dollhouse exhibit featuring 30 dollhouses and buildings created by local miniaturist Nancy Shane and create a miniature doll. A$7.50, C$5.50. wenhammuseum.org.

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FREE New Moms Group. Mothers and Company, Route 140, West Boylston. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

All moms and babies welcome. Meet other moms and talk about hot topics. Bring lunch! Why eat alone?

Also on Tuesdays, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12 – 1:30 p.m. $5 NM. Drop in. 508-835-6666, mothersandcompany.com. Also a New Momma Again Playgroup meets the second Wednesday of the month from 1 – 2:30 p.m. for moms who have infants and an older child.

Ben Rudnick Family Fun Show. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 10:30 a.m. $18pp. regenttheatre.com.

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Come to a Beatles Open Sing, Sunday, March 6, Brookline. bmsmusic.org.

11FRIDAY FREE Second Fridays. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 5 – 8 p.m. Mingle with friends in the Museum’s unique galleries with displays of holograms, kinetic sculptures, historic robots and some of the latest research coming out of MIT during this monthly free evening. web.mit.edu/ museum/ Family Overnight. Battleship Cove, Fall River.

Spend the night on a WWII battleship! Sleep in restored Navy bunks, eat meals “chow-line style” in the Officer’s Wardroom, and rise and shine to the sound of reveille.

Includes all-day admission, three meals and shipboard activities. Reservations and fees: battleshipcove.org.

FREE Know Your Plan! IEP, 504, IHP, FBA. Parent/ Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm St., Millbury. 10:30 a.m. - Noon.This interactive workshop is for families, professionals and anyone working with children and youth with special needs, with the focus on emotional, behavioral and

2011 Worcester Spring Home Show. DCU Center, Worcester. March 11 – 13 (Fri., 5 – 9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Meet with over 200 exhibitors who can provide the products and services you may need to improve your living space. A$6, C under 12: free with adult. 508-8362222, worcestershows.com.

FREE Nursing Beyond the First Year. Mothers and Company, West Boylston. 1 – 2:30 p.m. A monthly discussion group/playgroup for those who are continuing to breastfeed children over 1 year old or those who are considering it and curious to meet moms who are still enjoying their nursing relationship. Just drop in but Online RSVPs are helpful. mothersandcompany.com.

12SATURDAY Music and Movement with Miss Carolyn.

The Discovery Museums, Acton. 1 p.m. at the Children’s Discovery. Move, make music, listen, learn, and get a multi-sensory workout. $10.50pp.

978-264-4200, discoverymuseums.org.

Princess Party. Fall River Carousel. 10 a.m. Noon and 1 – 3 p.m. Calling all princesses to the royal court for unlimited rides on the Carousel.

Make your own princess jewelry. Enjoy a royal make-over. Dine on delicious snacks and princess punch. $10pp. Reservations: 508-678-1100 x 101. battleshipcover.org.

Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction. Holden Boy Scout Troop 180. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 346 Shrewsbury St., Holden. 5 – 8 p.m. Pasta, salad and dessert. $7pp; $24 family max. troop180.info.

FREE Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Crafts, Newton and Saugus. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Held every Saturday for kids ages 3 and up. lakeshorelearning.com.

A Small Thing, Lost - Repertory Concert (ballet). Commonwealth Ballet Company. Regis College/Casey Theatre, 235 Wellesley St., Weston.

7:30 p.m. Moments of hope, joy, love and loss captured in dance. The evening of short works entwines musical sources spanning the renaissance to the 21st century, from classical to world music.

A$22 - $28, C & St. $20-$26. 978-263-7794, commonwealthballet.org. Also March 13 at 2 p.m.

Thomas & Friends Live! Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Worcester. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 – 4 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. $17 - $75. thehanovertheatre.org.

13SUNDAY Magic and Mayhem Purim Party. Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. MetroWest Jewish Day School, 29 Upper Joclyn Ave., Framingham. 10 a.m. Come in costume and celebrate Purim. Enjoy the magic and humor of Matt Roberts at the JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families show. Matt Roberts, from the PBS series Riberts and Roberts’ WonderWorld,

Knox Trail Council Cub Scout Camps DAY - FAMILY - RESIDENT for boys in grades 1-5 at Camp Resolute in Bolton

Program activities include: swimming, boating, fishing, crafts, nature, sports, archery & more.

No Scouting experience necessary!

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OH,THEPLACESYOU’LLGO is sure to entertain families with children ages 2+.

After the show, make Purim mishloach manot (holiday baskets), learn about the Purim tradition of giving and eat hamantaschen. $8pp. 617-965-5226, jccgb.org/ magicark.

and greenhouses are bursting with seedlings.

New life everywhere! Jump in! $150 per week.

508-655-7666, natickfarm.org.

Also March 21 – 24.

they should let children “work it out.” $10 suggested donation. Pre-registration necessary. 978-287-0221, firstconnections.org.

(PAL). 51 Union St Suite 312 Worcester. 5 – 6:30 p.m. This is a non-therapeutic support group for youth ages 14-19 who are living with behavioral, emotional or mental health needs.Dinner is provided!

508-767-9725, ppal.net.

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South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade begins at the Broadway ‘T’ Station and ends at Andrew Square, South Boston. Your best bet for viewing the parade is to stake out a spot anywhere along Broadway. 1 p.m. 617 268-7955.

Blooms! The 2011 Flower and Garden Show. Seaport World Trade Center, Boston. March 16 – 20. This year’s theme: “A Burst of Color: Celebrating the Container Garden.” A$20, Sr. (65+) $17, C($17), Under 6 FREE. $10, masshort.org.

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A Small Thing, Lost - Repertory Concert (ballet). Commonwealth Ballet Company, Weston.

See March 12 for details.

FREE For Adults Introduction to Yoga. Central Mass Yoga And Wellness, INC, 45 Sterling St., #28, West Boylston. 11 a.m. 508-835-1176, centralmassyoga.com.

Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade 2011.

Park Avenue, Worcester. Noon. stpatsparade.com.

14MONDAY Story and Healthy Snack Time. Whole Foods Market, 575 Worcester Rd., Framingham. Every Monday at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 2-6. 508628-9525.

March Vacation Farmers. Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot Church, Natick. 9 a.m.

– 12 p.m. Session is from March 14 – 17. The sap is flowing; the Farm needs lots of help! As the buds are swelling animals are getting ready to give birth

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What it’s like to be a turtle?

Find out at the EcoTarium’s new exhibit, Turtle Travels, Worcester. ecotarium.org.

Everybody Needs a Friend-Social Skills for Preschoolers. First Connections Parenting Seminars.

Drumlin Farm, Nature Center Great Room, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Deborah Weinstock-Savoy, Ph.D., will help parents understand what children learn from playing with their peers, how parents can support the development of friendship skills in toddlers and preschoolers, and how to decide when adults should intervene in squabbles and when

FREE New Moms Group. Mothers and Company, Route 140, West Boylston. 12:15 – 1:45 p.m.. All moms and babies welcome. Meet other moms and talk about hot topics. Bring lunch! Why eat alone?

Also on Fridays, 12 – 1:30 p.m. $5 NM. Drop in.

508-835-6666, mothersandcompany.com.

FREE Youth Group. HOPE of YouthMOVE Massachusetts. Parent/Professional Advocacy League

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3+. Lively variety show full of lovable characters, craziness clowning around and hand puppets. Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

FREE Parent Support Group. Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Community Healthlink (CHL), 100 Erdman Way, Leominster. 5 – 6:30 p.m. This confidential group allows you to meet other parents and caregivers that understand the struggles and victories of raising challenging kids who may have emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. 508767-9725, ppal.net.

17THURSDAY Happy St. Patrick’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays,

OH,THEPLACESYOU’LLGO 10:30 a.m. Ages 3+. Lively variety show full of lovable characters, craziness clowning around and hand puppets. Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

Small Worlds: Doll Houses from the Shane Collection. Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. Ends May 6. Enter a world of 30 miniature houses, rooms, farms—and even a trolley diner—from the collection of local miniaturist Nancy Shane. Peek through the windows of elegant, but tiny, Federal-and Victorian-period style houses. Be amazed by hand-painted wallpaper in a miniature 1820s-style parlor, an expertly detailed English-style country house and pub, a Wenham Lake Lunch Shack, sea-side vacation cottage, and more…oh, what a wonderful (miniature) world! Children create their own Small World as they play in our child-friendly dollhouse.

A$7.50, C$5.50. 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.org.

unrelenting hail, and an arsenal of the most advanced weather measurement instruments ever created, the stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range. Call for times and fees: mos.org.

FREE Children’s Art Centre Open House. 36 Rutland St., Boston. 3 p.m. All ages. Explore the facilities with a youth exhibition and silent art auction,

and meets every 3rd Friday of the month. Email Joanne at momsclubofhubbardston@yahoo.com for details.

FREE Know Your Plan! IEP, 504, IHP, FBA. Parent/ Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Milford Public Library, 80 Spruce St., Milford. 10:30 a.m. - Noon.

This interactive workshop is for families, professionals and anyone working with children and youth with special needs, with the focus on emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. Attendees will be given resources and tools to help address those students’ needs in their individual school plans. 508-767-9725, ppal.net.

Oh, what a wonderful (miniature) world!

Take a peek at a collection of miniatures at the Wenham Museum now until June. wenhammuseum.org.

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Tornado Alley on IMAX. Mugar Omni Theater, Museum of Science, Boston. Opens today! Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Armed with an IMAX camera, a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds, torrential rains and

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Kid’s Consignment Sale. Consign my Closet, Boxboro Holiday Inn. March 18 – 20. VIP Presale, 9 a.m. - Noon. Open to the public, 12 – 9 p.m.

(Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun., 9 a.m. - Noon). consignmycloset.com. visual arts workshop and free Spanish & Creative Movement demonstration. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP: 617-375-8159.

FREE MOMS Club of Hubbardston Area Open Playgroup. Location TBA, 10 a.m. - Noon. Serves the towns of Barre, Hubbardston, Princeton and Templeton

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Washington Generals. DCU Center, Worcester. 7 p.m. $22.75 - $51.75.

508-755-6800, dcucenter.com. Also March 20 at 2 p.m.

2011 Worcester RV Boat & Camping Show.

DCU Center, Worcester. March 18 – 20 (Fri. 5 – 9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Boaters, campers, and RV enthusiasts will join together under one roof. A$6, C under 12 free with adult. 508-836-2222, worcestershows.com.

Welcome Spring! EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Sunday, March 20. Local florists, designers and members of area Garden Clubs unleash their creativity as they interpret the EcoTarium experience through floral designs.

Children’s flower arranging takes place on Saturday from 12:30-2 p.m. Museum admission applies. 508929-2700, ecotarium.org.

19SATURDAY FREE Irish Music, Song, and Dance. Celebrate at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. The New England Irish Harp Orchestra and Reaganta bring Ireland to Boston with harps of many shapes and sizes. Come celebrate Irish heritage with delightful Irish music played by a small orchestra and an exciting band. 617-514-1644,jfklibrary.org.

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Kid’s Consignment Sale. Consign my Closet, Boxboro Holiday Inn. See March 18 listing for details.

St. Patrick’s Day at the Cove. Battleship Cove, Fall River. The destroyer, USS JOSEPH P. KENNEDY JR., was named for the eldest brother of John F. Kennedy, former president and proud member of a prominent Irish-American family. Spend the day aboard KENNEDY and search for the bright green shamrocks painted on her steel. Enjoy scavenger hunts and free prizes. Fees and more details available at battleshipcove.org. Also March 20.

The Holyoke St. Patrick’s 10K Road Race and Fun Run. holyokestpatricksroadrace.org.

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OH,THEPLACESYOU’LLGO FREE Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Crafts, Newton and Saugus. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Held every Saturday for kids ages 3 and up. lakeshorelearning. com.

No Time to Waste. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St., Providence, RI. 10:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. What’s so funny about trash? Find out during a family comedy show about recycling. Four 20-minute shows. Ages 5 – 11. $8.50pp. 401-273-5437, childrenmuseum.org. Also March 20.

FREE Purim Carnival. Sisterhood of Temple Beth Ann, 300 Pleasant St, Framingham. 1 – 3 p.m.

All ages. Food, games, facepainting, prizes more!

508-872-8300.

(sibling discount). 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum. org.

FREE 60th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Holyoke. Noon. Since the first parade in 1952, it has grown to become the second largest St. Patrick’s Parade second only to New York City’s holyokestpatricksparade.com.

Welcome Spring! EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. See March 18th for more details.

Harlem Globetrotters. DCU Center, Worcester.

2 p.m. 508-755-6800, dcucenter.com.

FREE Parent Support Group. Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL).51 Union St., 3rd Floor/Suite

Story and Healthy Snack Time. Whole Foods Market, 575 Worcester Rd., Framingham. Every Monday at 10:30 a.m., For children ages 2-6.

508-628-9525.

Teddy Bear Tea. Chandlers Restaurant at the Yankee Candle Flagship Store, 25 Greenfield Rd., South Deerfield. 11 a.m. Bring your favorite Teddy Bear for tea and lunch. Hear the book, The Brown Paper Teddy Bear. A$10, C$8. 413-665-1277, chandlers. yankeecandle.com. Also April 2, 16 & 30.

March Vacation Farmers. Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot Church Natick. 9 a.m.

– 12 p.m. Session is from March 21- 24. The sap is flowing; the Farm needs lots of help! As the buds are swelling animals are getting ready to give birth and greenhouses are bursting with seedlings. New life everywhere! Jump in! $150 per week. 508-655-7666, natickfarm.org.

Ben Rudnick & Friends Concert Fundraiser. St. John’s Nursery School at the First Parish Church, 340 Clapboardtree St., Westwood. 9:30 & 11 a.m. A raffle and silent auction will also take place during both shows, and light refreshments will be served. To purchase tickets, email concert@stjohnsnursery.org or call 781-329-2032. Seats are limited and typically sell out. $8pp, Under 1 free. 781-329-2032.

22TUESDAY Children’s Music Hour. Finagle a Bagel, 1240 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill. 5 – 6 p.m. Acclaimed musicians Ed Morgan and Jeanniemack perform original and classic children’s songs. $3 per family (In return you will get a $3 coupon for Finagle a Bagel food that you can enjoy during the show).

617-738-0800.

Welcome Spring! EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. See March 18th for more details.

20SUNDAY FREE Abington Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2011. 1 p.m. 781-878-1570 or 781-878-7785.

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3rd Annual The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Celebration. The Eric Carle Picture Book Art Museum, Amherst. 12 – 5 p.m. Celebrate the Caterpillar’s birthday. For admission and the activities and events: carlemuseum.org.

Blue Discoveries Family Day: Octopus. New England Aquarium, Boston. Drop in: 11 a. m. - 3 p.m. Learn more about the blue planet through art, science and storytelling. Programs highlight Aquarium favorites as well as Aquarium hidden treasures. All activities are included with Aquarium admission.

617-973-5206, neaq.org.

Kid’s Consignment Sale. Consign my Closet, Boxboro Holiday Inn. See March 18 listing for details.

Drawing and Observing Nature: From Cambridge to Africa and Back. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge.

2 p.m. Artist, author, and naturalist Clare Walker Leslie will talk about her travels to Africa, the Arctic, and other distant lands to draw wildlife in their natural habitats. Much of her preparation for these adventures begins with drawing specimens of those very same animals in the galleries at the HMNH, such as the polar bear, zebra, lion, sea birds, and whales. Her newest book, The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and Classrooms will be available for purchase and signing. A$9, Sr.$7, C$6. 617-495-3045, hmnh. harvard.edu/family_programs/index.php.

Irish Heritage Day. Children’s Museum of NH, 6 Washington St., Dover NH. 12 – 5 p.m. Features traditional live music and step-dancing performances throughout the afternoon, and children are invited to try their hand at traditional Irish crafts with free make-and-take activities. $8pp. 603-742-2002, childrens-museum.org, 58 MARCH2011

FREE Know Your Plan! IEP, 504, IHP, FBA. Parent/ Professional Advocacy League (PPAL).Youth and Family Center North, 356B Broad St., Fitchburg.

10 a.m. - Noon. This interactive workshop is for families, professionals and anyone working with children and youth with special needs, with the focus on emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.

Attendees will be given resources and tools to help address those students’ needs in their individual school plans.508-767-9725, ppal.net.

Step into Irish Heritage Day, Sun., March 20th, Dover, NH. childrens-museum.org.

To Build a Fire. Nichewaug Tract, Nichewaug Rd., Petersham. Could you actually get a fire going to keep yourself warm on a snow-covered winter evening after the sun has gone down? Even with matches?

Bring your family on this short hike and fire-building workshop – once your fire is built, enjoy enjoy hot cocoa and a reading of Jack London’s short story “To Build a Fire.” Appropriate for ages 10 and up. For times and any fees: 978-248-9455 or email central@ ttor.org.

FREE St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2011. Starts at Gate Middle School, First Parish Rd., Scituate. 1 p.m. scituatechamber.org or tomdesantes.com.

Spring Fairy Workshop. Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Wenham. 1 – 3 p.m. Make a fashionable Spring fairy with fairy artisan Elizabeth Golz Rush complete with wings, costume and sparkles. All materials are provided. Ages 5+ with adult. $25

308, Worcester. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. This confidential group allows you to meet other parents and caregivers that understand the struggles and victories of raising challenging kids who may have emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. 508-767-9725, ppal.net.

21MONDAY Opera and Dramatic Performance Vacation Week Institutes: “Brundibár.” For private and homeschool students. Boston Lyric Opera and Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon., March 21 – Fri., March 25. This intensive week of classes uses Brundibár, an opera for children created in a WWII concentration camp, to introduce students to fundamental concepts and skills of opera and dramatic performance. Tuition applies. 617-879-2252, blo.org/ vwi.html.

How Sweet To Sip Sap. Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St., Natick. 10 - 11:15 a.m. Learn about maple syrup. Listen to a story, hike out to the sugar trees and visit the sugar shack. Finally, enjoy our maple syrup on some fresh pancakes. This is a parent/ caregiver - child program. Please register both adult and child/children. A $16, C$12 (additional child $6), Under 3 FREE. 508-655-7666, natickfarm.org. Also March 24.

FREE Youth Group. HOPE of YouthMOVE Massachusetts. Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PAL). 51 Union St Suite 312 Worcester. 5 – 6:30 p.m. This is a non-therapeutic support group for youth ages 14-19 who are living with behavioral, emotional or mental health needs. Dinner is provided!

508-767-9725, ppal.net.

23WEDNESDAY Dr. Doohickey’s Monster Machine by Brad Shur.

Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 4+. Hand and rod puppets! Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

Take A Walk Winter Outdoor Activity. Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham. Through March 31st.

Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m - 3 p.m.; Sat., 12 to 3 p.m.

With activity backpacks (appropriate for ages 3-9) children and accompanying adults explore the 45-acre estate and farm. $5 rental per backpack. Snowshoes also available in adult and child sizes, rental $5.

Complimentary hot cocoa served. $5 per snowshoes rental or backpack. 781-894-2798, goreplace.org.

24THURSDAY Dr.Doohickey’s Monster Machine by Brad Shur. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline.

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 4+.

Hand and rod puppets! Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Hour. Finagle a Bagel, 11 First St., Needham. 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Acclaimed musicians Ed Morgan and Jeanniemack perform original and classic childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs. $3 per family (In return you will get a $3 coupon for Finagle a Bagel food that you can enjoy during the show). 781-444-8501.

How Sweet To Sip Sap. Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St., Natick. See March 22 for details.

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Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). 51 Union St., 3rd Floor/ Suite 308, Worcester. 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 p.m. This confidential group supports you in the struggles and victories of raising challenging kids who may have emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. 508-767-9725, ppal.net.

25FRIDAY Aqua Kids Family Day. New England Aquarium, Boston. Every Friday. 9:30 a.m. - Noon. Activities especially for families with young children: stories, art projects and Live Animal Presentations in the Curious George Discovery Corner, located on the first floor of the Aquarium. No registration required.

617-973-5200, neaq.org.

Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival. Grafton Municipal Center 30 Providence Rd., Grafton. Friday, 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 p.m plus artists reception & awards on Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; performances & exhibits on Sunday, 12 - 4 p.m. Hundreds of pieces of art judged by a prestigious panel of judges on display. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art activities and artist demonstartions. A$3, C (ages 5+) $3.graftonartsfestival.org. Also March 26 & 27.

FREE Parent Support Group.

Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL). Millbury Public Library, 128 Elm St., Millbury. 10:30 a.m. - Noon.

This confidential group supports you in the struggles and victories of raising challenging kids who may have emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. 508-767-9725, ppal.net.

101 Dalmatians. Apple Tree Arts at Southgate Retirement Home, 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury. Fri. March 25 and Sat. March 26 at 7 p.m. Also Sun. March 27 at 2 p.m. Featuring young students from grades two to five. A$8, Sr.$5, C $5, C under 4, FREE. 508-8394286, appletreearts.org.

26SATURDAY Debbie & Friends Special DVD Release Concert. Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. 10:30 a.m.

A$10, C$8. regenttheatre.com.

Book, Video, Audio Sale. Fountain of Blessing Ministry at Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 56 S. Main St., Ashburnham. 9 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Thousand of books, videos, CDs and more for sale to benefit local food pantries. .25 each or $2 a bag.

978-297-1894, peopleschurchhome. com, Gardening Book Swap. Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Dr., Boylston. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 p .m. Bring your gardening books and journals in good condition and choose a few new ones you can use. Admission fees apply: towerhillbg.org.

For Parents Puppet Slam. The Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline.

8 p.m. Your opportunity to witness some of the most out-there, wild, and wildly creative puppetry for adults and teenage audiences anywhere. An amazing artistic achievements plus there are cookies and brownies! $15 general admission; $13 St. 617-731-6400, puppetshowplace.org.

30th Annual Duxbury Spring Antique Show. Duxbury High School.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Features 50 quality dealers sponsored by the Duxbury Boosters with all proceeds to go to Duxbury High School athletics. Home baked goods table. Luncheon available.

A$7. Duxburyboosters.org. Also Sun., March 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival. Grafton Municipal Center 30 Providence Rd., Grafton. See March 25 for details.

Maynard Family Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kid Gear Tag Sale. Boys and Girls Club 212 Great Rd., Maynard. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Done with all the baby clothes? Or maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to weed through your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books and toys. Are you looking for some sports equipment for your ever-growing little one? Come shop or sell your goods. Spots are $20NM. To reserve a spot, contact Alannah Gustavson at tagsale@maynardfam. org or visit maynardfam.org.

FREE Crafts for Kids. Lakeshore Learning Crafts, Newton and Saugus. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Held every Saturday for kids ages 3 and up. lakeshorelearning.com.

Magnet Play. Providence Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum, 100 South St.,Providence, RI. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids investigate the playful power of magnetism by experimenting and sculpting with a marvelous array of magnets. Ages 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11. $8.50pp. 401-273-5437, childrenmuseum.org. Also March 27.

101 Dalmatians. Apple Tree Arts at Southgate Retirement Home, 30 Julio Dr., Shrewsbury.

See March 25 listing for details.

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$25pp. 508-898-2688, barrettfamilywellness.com.

FREE New Moms Group. Mothers and Company, Route 140, West Boylston. 12:15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:45 p.m. All moms and babies welcome. Meet other moms and talk about hot topics. Bring lunch! Why eat alone? Also on Fridays, 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 p.m. $5 NM. Drop in. 508835-6666, mothersandcompany.com.

Rube Goldberg Design Challenge with Olin College! The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. Dropin 1 to 4 p.m. Science Discovery Can you engineer and build a complex machine to plant and water a seed?

The Olin College Engineering Discovery team thinks you can! Join them to design and test a multi-step fun/ silly solution! Also discover how the properties of sand, soil, and water behave in surprising and unexpected ways when they are at the nano scale during this NanoDays program. $10.50pp. 978-264-4200, discoverymuseums.org.

30WED. Sleeping Beauty. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 4+. Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

Preschool and Toddler Wednesdays. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. 10:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 a.m. Enjoy storytime, craft activities, live animals and more--all developed especially for little ones ages 3 and under. New themes every week!

Story and animal encounters happen at 10:30 and 11, with an ongoing craft activity from 10:30 to 11:30. ecotarium.org.

Talking about Words and Pictures with Mo Willems. Eric Carle Picture Book Art Museum, Amherst. 11:30 a.m. Join The Carleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bookseller, blogger, and book-lover, Andy Laties as he engages picture book artists and authors in conversation about their beginnings and their books. carlemuseum.org.

Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival. Grafton Municipal Center 30 Providence Rd., Grafton. See March 25 for details.

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101 Dalmatians. Shrewsbury.

See March 25 listing for details.

Family Fun Day. Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester.

1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 p.m. All ages. Explore the many amazing works of art on view in the newly reopened â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Since the Mid-20th Centuryâ&#x20AC;? Galleries. Artmaking activities, games, performances from the Worcester Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chorus and much more! C under 17 FREE. worcesterart.org.

28MONDAY FREE Tea with MDs (in Spanish) Cosponsored by Autism Resource Center of Central Mass, Centro Las Americas, PPAL (Parent/Professional Advocacy League),and CANDI (Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopment Initiative) at UMASS Medical School and UMASS Memorial Health Care. Centro Las Americas, 11 Sycamore St., Worcester. 10 a.m.

- Noon. Dr. Lisa Fortuna presents in Spanish on a topic to be announced, followed by lots of time for questions and answers. RSVP: 508-798-1900, umassmed.edu/psychiatry/candi/ index.aspx

29TUESDAY What is Sensory Integration (SI)?. Barrett Family Wellness Center, 107 Otis St., Northboro. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Learn more about SI and the warning signs as well as how different treatment approaches work.

Sleeping Beauty. Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 4+. Tickets usually $10pp. puppetshowplace.org.

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HELP WANTED What do you think about parents who panic because their child does not seem to have a passion (and all the other kids do)?

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come! You feel impatient because you love your children and want them to do well, and you see that the world is very competitive. When you see other parents sending their kids off to specialty camps and enrolling them in multiple things, remember, this means nothing about your child.

and your child will just develop it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK to introduce. If your child is involved in an activity that your child is constantly saying that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go to, then you are fighting a loosing battle. The only thing that is going to propel them is their own interest and passion in it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably better to introduce some other things and help them find their passion.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of this notion in believing in intrinsic motivation that people do have an innate propensity to master things.

Should parents force their children to practice instruments or sports?

How do you know when to let your child â&#x20AC;&#x153;quitâ&#x20AC;? an extracurricular and when to push him?

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be hands off. You can tell your child, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay for the lessons if you practice once or twice a week. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stop the lessons. You let me know what you want to do.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Do it in a way that involves kids in the decision making. You provide the structure.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hard thing. One of our jobs as parents is to introduce our children to things that they normally wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like you are just kind of neutral

Are children really driven, or does it all come down to strict parenting?

The children you see who really excel at what they do are doing it because of their

passions. You actually cannot create that passion and that interest, but you can nurture it if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there.

Tiger mother, or not, what getS lost in the Tiger Mother debate is the message that parents should have high standards and teach children not to give up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To get to excellence, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always fun,â&#x20AC;? says Grolnick, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and Chua does a really good job in addressing the importance of having high standards. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really involved (and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful). She takes the time to sit with her kids when they play the piano, and she knows all about what they are doing in school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parent involvement is great. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that you can have high expectations and be involved that feels pressuring and adds to anxiety or you can choose to support kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; autonomy and involve them in the decisions.â&#x20AC;?

Carrie Wattu is editor of baystateparent.

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