Today in History: January 4, Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world, opens in Dubai
Today is Sunday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2026. There are 361 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 4,2010, the...
Pols & Politics: Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn says Mayor Wu’s pride hurt the city’s finances
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn was caught off-guard by Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to convene a committee to address the budgetary impacts of falling commercial...
When you’re struggling with a bonus child
Q: My husband and I have been married for three years. Each of us has a son from a previous marriage, and we have a...
Great Dane falling down on the job as a mom
Dear Dr. John, My two-year-old Great Dane had a litter of puppies just over two weeks ago. She is not a good mother compared to...
Bullying hurts all children — here’s what parents can do
Every day, thousands of kids suffer the fear, shame and frustration of being bullied. More than 19% of children aged 12 to 18 say they...
How to set goals for new year that stick
Dear Reader: How can you stick the landing with your New Year’s resolutions? Goal-setting is no stranger to this time of year, but what happens...