Parents: summer is upon us and Parenting Playbook is here to help. Every week, discover inexpensive, fun, and creative things to do with toddlers, tweens, teens and the whole family.
Susan Goodman sits down with a Holyoke Public Schools nurse to get the inside scoop on vaccines, sicknesses, and how to keep your student healthy year round.
29 Sept 2026
Western Mass. tutoring options
On this week's episode, Susan Goodman helps break the stigma against tutoring. Taking the steps to get extra help on homework is never something to be ashamed of! Dr. Megan Allen with The Community Classroom shares what tutoring outreach her program is planning for the start of the school year.
22 Sept 2026
Helping special needs students
On this weeks episode, Susan Goodman sits down with Nicole Paris-Kro, the director of special education at Longmeadow Public Schools to talk about what parents should keep in mind when prepping their special needs students for school
15 Sept 2026
College independence: Taking the next step
On this week's episode, Susan Goodman talks to Bay Path University on the High School to College transition.
15 Sept 2026
Keeping your child healthy
On this week's episode, Susan Goodman hears from a local pediatrician on ways to get your child's sleep schedules back in check before school, the latest news on the flu vaccine, and simple steps you can take at home to fight that back-to-school sickness.
1 Sept 2026
Back-to-school anxieties
On this week’s episode of Parenting Playbook, Susan chats about all the anxieties that boil up inside of us as the new school year creeps in. Family therapist Jasmine Jones is our guest touching on everything from first-day anxieties to scheduling out your extra curriculars, so you don’t become overwhelmed.
25 Aug 2026
Back-to-School Parental Issues
Back-to-school season can be a tough time for families, especially families that are separated. In this week’s episode, Susan Goodman chats with local attorney Stephanie Fitzgerald about back-to-school parental issues and how to make sure your child comes first.
18 Aug 2026
Elementary to Middle School Transition
In this week's episode, Susan Goodman sits down with Mary Cieplik, a local educator and parent, to hear about how parents should navigate the elementary to middle school transition. Middle school is a big deal - what do you do if your child doesn't get the teacher they wanted? In this episode, we cover it all.
11 Aug 2026
Affordable Back-to-School Shopping
In this week's episode, Susan Goodman sits down with Giselle Wisdom Davey, macaroni kid newsletter editor and mom of 4, about simple ways to budget out back to school shopping. This time of year, can be expensive for parents, but there are ways to get everything your kids need without breaking the bank.
4 Aug 2026
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
From toddlers to teens, learn how your family can head out in nature and check out some fantastic wildlife habitats.
28 Jul 2026
Whip City Sanctuary
In this episode, learn about a special local non-profit that helps provide long term care for surrendered, neglected, and abused farm animals.
21 Jul 2026
Mr. Whipy's Golf Acres
One Westfield business offers ways for the whole family to have fun and enjoy some sweet treats
7 Jul 2026
Prodigy Game Room
From video games to mini-golf, learn about an Easthampton business that can provide a fun night out for you and your teens
7 Jul 2026
McCray's Farm
One South Hadley farm is offering summertime fun for all ages and, on some occasions, both day and night.
30 Jun 2026
Interskate 91
One local business, with two locations, offers great ways for you and your family to cool off and lace up your skates for some summertime fun
23 Jun 2026
Macaroni Kid
The local version of a national parenting newsletter offers ways to bond with your children, during both the school year and summer.
16 Jun 2026
The Apple Place
Learn about a hidden gem where your family can have some fun and satisfy your sweet tooth
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