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Looking for different lunch ideas that your kids can prepare and pack on their own? One local teacher and mom of three shares some awesome lunch plans.
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Looking for different lunch ideas that your kids can prepare and pack on their own? One local teacher and mom of three shares some awesome lunch plans.
Boston loves school days, colleges love Boston. Hands down, win-win situation for students and shop owners alike!
Learning about the world can be tough for some young children, particularly ones who have sensory issues or disorders. But the senses can be used to help ground them, and there are a variety of toys and items that can do just that.
Create some back to school memories, then re-visit those memories for many years to come. A back to school time capsule is a great annual tradition. Here's how to make one and a few ideas on what to include in your family's capsule.
Start the school year off on the right foot by helping your kids prep for school before the first day.
What memories do you use to help document your child's progression through school? Here are five different traditions you can begin this year.
Sally Sampson of ChopChopKids has some tips on how parents can help their kids whip up quick and easy bag lunches for school.
Top places the kids will love to visit before school starts up again this fall.
Back to school shopping is transformed into a delightful outing that won't hurt the budget with some of the best boutiques in Boston waiting to serve your family.
One of the keys to academic success is an organized (and quiet!) at-home study space. Create a homework hotspot in your home, whether it's located in a designated room or tucked into a smaller nook with these tips.
Plan ahead for a quick and healthy morning meal from your own kitchen.
Nearly every student entering his or her last year in school will face senioritis. Here are a few tips and tricks to help keep yourself motivated and on track.
Overcoming first day jitters -- whether for kindergarten or a new school -- all starts with the parents, according to two counselors who weigh in on the subject.
Kids of all ages love the lazy days of summer. Schedules are relaxed and fun is the main focus. These five tips can make falling back into school routines at the end of the summer break can be a lot easier.
Summer is wrapping up and it's time to think about getting ready to go back to school. Hit the books looking your best with help from these Boston stores.
College is a monumental time in a young person's life, our sister company Simon & Schuster has a book that will them thinking about their impact on the world, their future success, and the enriching value of what they're learning behind university gates.
Seasoned instructors share the essentials for your child's transition back to the classroom.
With creative planning and the right containers, packing a quick and healthy lunch can be as easy as ABC and 123!
Senior year in high school is a time of choices, changes, and transitions. It's also a time of hard work, where students aren't just focusing on the schoolwork at hand, but also getting ready for college.
School is back in session, so take some time to go over these important safety tips with your children. This is just the beginning of the conversation, but it's a great place to get started.
Help your kids make the most of their time when they head back to school with these 5 study tips.
Almost every teenager has a smartphone or tablet these days. Use that technology the right way and download any of these great educational apps to help your high school student prepare for any subject or exam.
Personal trainer and mom Sandy Morvillo has some tips for back to school lunch and snack ideas.
It's that time in the summer: you're about to send your kids off to college. Regardless of whether your child is a freshman or a rising senior, these books can help with all stages of a college career. From inspirational works to short stories to advice, our sister company, Simon & Schuster have hand selected a list that will be the perfect gift just as you leave your kids at their dorm.
Advice on style for college essentials in Boston comes from our very own Boston fashion design and art instructor James Mason, the Assistant Director of Fashion Design at the Mass College of Art.
Quincy police say a pair of criminals orchestrated a scheme to steal cars from pizza shop employees delivering food.
A 70-year-old grandfather said he was denied coverage for a COVID shot by his insurance company.
Josh Kraft has advanced in Tuesday's preliminary election for Boston mayor and will face incumbent Michelle Wu in the fall.
The Purple Heart awarded to Sgt. Thomas Lynch for his service in World War I was returned to his grandson during a ceremony at the State House.
A man was shot outside a home on Willow Street Tuesday morning.
Josh Kraft has advanced in Tuesday's preliminary election for Boston mayor and will face incumbent Michelle Wu in the fall.
The National Weather Service now says there were 5 tornadoes in central Massachusetts during Saturday's storm.
A 70-year-old grandfather said he was denied coverage for a COVID shot by his insurance company.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
Quincy police say a pair of criminals orchestrated a scheme to steal cars from pizza shop employees delivering food.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Veteran safety Jabrill Peppers has found a new home after he was released by the New England Patriots in a surprising move leading up to the team's season.
The World Cup is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2026. On Wednesday, the first opportunity to secure tickets for the matches in Foxboro, Massachusetts gets underway.
Garrett Crochet struck out 10 in seven innings, Trevor Story and Carlos Narváez homered and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night.
After holding up well in the first half of his NFL debut, Will Campbell struggled in the second half for the Patriots.
The Patriots were supposed to have a strong run game this season, but New England's backs never got going on the ground in Week 1.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.