Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
One in six children in America don’t have enough to eat. That includes more than 16,000 in Bristol County.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
If you know someone who's making a difference, go to the town's website and nominate them, also let the Mansfield Patch know too.
See what's happening in Mansfield. Check out the Patch calendar.
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
On December 2, the assisted living and memory care community hosted a family party with over 100 attendees.
See what's happening in and around Mansfield - check out the Patch Calendar
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Non-profit passes $1 million in giving
Seminar benefits HUGS for domestic violence education
Students raise monies for their communities
Peapod’s Kids Give Back Program teaches students about nutrition, shopping on a budget, and giving back to local food banks.
A spring party on May 3, hosted by The Mansfield Mothers' Club, is family-friendly and free to the public!
The Mansfield Mothers' Club will host a preschool fair on April 2 at the Mansfield Public Library.
On February 2nd and 3rd Hair Cuttery will host Share-A-Haircut for the homeless
In its first week of operation, Missing Dogs Massachusetts has already reunited 16 pups with their families.
Students ran a successful small business to raise money for the cause.
Julie Jones, a Mansfield resident and Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program staffer, participates in Get Your Rear In Gear Run
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Danny Nickerson, a 5-year-old Foxborough boy fighting an aggressive form of cancer, said he just wants a bunch of birthday cards for his sixth birthday on Friday.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
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Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Here are five nearby people and groups raising money for charity.
This charity is one of many hosted on the Go Fund Me campaign, partnered with Patch!
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Frosty, Rudolph and Charlie Brown are coming to town.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Donating a coat is a great way to help a neighbor this holiday season. We'll help you find coat drives near you.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
The place you call home — and the latest news and happenings you need to know — now in the palm of your hand.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.