Jane Bartlett

What is an Enriched Preschool Program?

Many of the best Brookline preschools offer enriched programs as part of their curriculum. Why? Because numerous studies have demonstrated that enrichment programs benefit children in every socioeconomic group enabling them to become productive citizens o... Read >

Tips for Parents: Keeping Your Child Healthy at Daycare

The end of summer and for many children, the start of a new school year means that cold and flu season will soon be upon us. Whether your child attends a Brookline childcare center or a family daycare in Brookline chances are he's going to get sick at lea... Read >

What Should Be In Your Child's Preschool Curriculum?

What Should Be In Your Child's Preschool Curriculum? Boston-area parents in search of preschools in Brookline or Brookline daycare centers offering a preschool program, might be surprised to discover how many different l curriculums there are for this... Read >

Comparing Daycare Facilities

Comparing Daycare Facilities When considering childcare, it is important not to overlook the quality of physical environment offered by Brookline daycare facilities you consider. Studies show a positive relationship between learning and a child's phy... Read >

Achilles Tendonitis

What is Achilles Tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Like many other foot disorders, including bunions, hammertoes, and neuromas, Achilles tendonitis will get progressively worse and may eventually lead to degener... Read >

Hammertoes

What is a Hammertoe? Hammertoe is the term used to describe a bending in the joint of the toe. A hammertoe can occur in one toe or in several toes, with the exception of the big toe. When more than one toe is affected the condition is referred to in th... Read >

Bunions (Hallux valgus)

What is a Bunion? A bunion looks like a "bump" on the joint of the big toe; however, these bumps are not calluses. Instead they result from the bones in your foot becoming misaligned. More often than not, the big toe is leaning inward towards the middl... Read >

Neuromas and Foot Care

What is a Neuroma? A neuroma is a swelling or thickening of a nerve in your body but when it comes to neuromas in your foot, there's a special name for it, Morton's neuroma. This type of neuroma typically occurs at the base of the third and fourth toes... Read >

Why Should Parents Be Involved In Early Childhood Education?

Parents are the primary teachers in a child's life, especially from birth to age six when a child's brain develops faster than at any other time in her life. This is one of the main reasons why it's important for parental involvement to continue when your... Read >

Tips For Evaluating Daycare Programs

Are you a parent who is thinking about sending your Brookline infant or toddler to a daycare program? If so, here are some tips for evaluating daycare programs in Brookline--whether it's a preschool in Brookline, Brookline family daycare, or Brookline d... Read >

Plantar Warts (Verruca Plantaris) - Boston Common Podiatry

What are warts? Warts are soft tissue growths that can occur on anywhere on the skin, including the soles of your feet. A wart that develops on the bottom of your foot is called a plantar wart. Warts are usually not painful, although they can be if a pla... Read >

Tips for a Foot Friendly Pedicure from Boston Common Podiatry

A regular pedicure can be a relaxing and enjoyable part of your regular foot care routine and there is no shortage of fantastic salons in Boston. Foot care is serious business, though. So, before you head to your Boston foot care salon, there are a few ke... Read >

Understanding Heel and/or Arch Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)

Understanding Heel and/or Arch Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Heel and arch pain are more common than you may think. No matter the cause, this pain, known as plantar fasciitis, can interfere with daily activities and quality of life. Pain is typically the str... Read >

The Basics of SEO – Advanced Digital Replication, Inc

Websites That Get Traffic; the Basics of SEO (part I) Whether you live in Seattle or Boston, search engine optimization, or SEO, is a critical factor in your site's success. Before beginning the search engine optimization process, however, it is importan... Read >

Understanding Content Management Systems

Web site design is not a one-size-fits-all practice. As web sites can serve a number of different purposes - supply information, attract new sales, create a community, etc - it only makes sense that web design possibilities be just as varied. One of the f... Read >