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Dr. Gene Beresin, director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Mass General Hospital, says giving releases oxytocin in the brain and helps kids feel good about themselves, whether that’s shoveling a neighbor’s snow or donating to a local food pantry....

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Members of the Stoughton Police Department were reunited with two people who recently suffered medical emergencies.

Political commentator Sue O’Connell looks at the political fight, fueled largely by Elon Musk, that has the federal government on the verge of shutting down.

We love spoiling our kids, but how much is too much? Dr. Gene Beresin, director of the Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Mass General Hospital, says there’s always pressure to buy more, and that’s a problem. He says giving as few as possible gifts that are meaningful is the answer.

Dr. Chase Samsel, a psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, says it’s important to set expectations

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Children at a Boston hospital welcomed some special visitors from the North Pole Tuesday.

During the holidays, parents have to walk a tight rope between showering them with presents and devaluing gifts by buying too many.

Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford of Massachusetts General Hospital looks at a panel’s new recommendations for a healthier diet.

Professor Michael Serazio of Boston College talks about what parents need to be aware of regarding artificial intelligence and children.

The New England Patriots’ 31st annual children’s holiday party was held at Gillette Stadium Tuesday, giving kids the chance to decorate players like Christmas trees.

Data shows an average shopping trip takes about 41 minutes, and scientists at MIT are trying to use artificial intelligence and robotics to give back some of that time.

A group of Lawrence firefighters is reshaping the way children learn about fire safety.

Kids decorated their favorite New England Patriots like Eric Johnson at Tuesday’s holiday party at Gillette Stadium.