Kids

Back-to-Normal During Back-to-School: Tips for Parents

Back-to-Normal During Back-to-School: Tips for Parents

Masks, symptoms screens and social distancing—this year’s back-to-school routine might feel a little surreal. While staying healthy in the fall is always a priority, in 2020 it’s more important than ever. Here are some of Newburyport Family Practice’s top tips for...
Fun At-Home Family Activities

Fun At-Home Family Activities

Are you trying to avoid cabin fever? The after-holiday blues can sure get to you quickly if you don’t plan ahead. If your kiddos are starting to get a little stir crazy, try these fun boredom busters. Plant a Small Garden If you have an enclosed back porch or small...
Welcome to Yankee Homecoming 2019!

Welcome to Yankee Homecoming 2019!

It’s every local’s favorite time of year in Newburyport – Yankee Homecoming! Don’t roll your eyes. We say this with a smirk as full parking lots and congested main streets can get even the most patient residents’ blood boiling. However, don’t overlook the great...
Keep it Local this Father’s Day

Keep it Local this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and you know what that means, trying to find dad the perfect gift. Newburyport is the ideal place to celebrate the day whether you’re from the town or just visiting. Many residents from neighboring towns flock to Newburyport...
Have a Happy Halloween

Have a Happy Halloween

Without a doubt, Halloween is one of the most fun holidays for kids (and a lot of grownups). The costumes and treats that make it so exciting, however, do present the potential for risk that parents need to manage. The good news is that it only takes a few common...
Packing Tips for Family Vacation

Packing Tips for Family Vacation

Family vacations are joyful, healthy and, yes, incredibly stressful. How and what you pack plays a big role in keeping everyone happy, comfortable and having a good time. If you have a big trip coming up, start the packing process early. Last-minute packing means over...