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Parenting issues from child care to elder care and everything in between.
 
About WBZ's Parent Report with Doug Cope
Parenting issues from child care to elder care and everything in between.
 
Teenage Girl Pressure
WBZ's Doug Cope says today's girls are under high pressure to do everything.
Baby Boomlet
WBZ's Doug Cope finds there's a baby boomlet going on...
New School
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the "model school" program.
The Middle School Years
WBZ's Doug Cope says these years could be the toughest.
Home Schooling
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's always an alternative.
Do Over
WBZ's Doug Cope says, "What if you could relive your childhood?"
The Longest Baseball Game
WBZ's Doug Cope says it lasted 36 hours straight.
Exotic Pets
WBZ's Doug Cope says those exotic pets could be hurting your kids.
Home Schooling
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about teaching your children at home.
Generation Y
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about this generation.
Paying for College
WBZ's Doug Cope has tuition help.
Willow
WBZ's Doug Cope has a powerful new book.
Nannies
WBZ's Doug Cope says more people are skipping nanny-care in this tough economy.
Names
WBZ's Doug Cope says your name might say it all.
School Lunches
WBZ's Doug Cope says more parents are having trouble paying for school lunches.
Cash for Teens
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about young entrepreneurs.
Healthy Schools
WBZ's Doug Cope asks, "What makes for a healthy school?"
Kids Problems
WBZ's Doug Cope says we need to find balance.
No Mind Left Behind
WBZ's Doug Cope wonders if the world is not moving too fast for our kids.
Bullying
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's just not acceptable.
Bad Nutrition
WBZ's Doug Cope talks food.
Talking to Your Doctor
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's important to have good rapport.
Lost Childhood
WBZ's Doug Cope says children may be losing their childhoods.
Money Values
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's important for kids to know the value of a dollar.
Legal Guardians
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's important to name legal guardians for your kids.
Raising Twins
WBZ's Doug Cope says raising twins isn't easy.
Seat Belts
WBZ's Doug Cope explains why seat belts really do save lives.
Teens
WBZ's Doug Cope says teens are facing more challenges than their parents did.
Parenting
WBZ's Doug Cope has advice for dealing with your kid's problems.
Video Games
WBZ's Doug Cope says those video games might not be so bad after all.
Environmentally Aware
WBZ's Doug Cope says you can make your children more environmentally aware.
Diet Study
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about kids and dieting.
Unhealthy Foods
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about feeding kids right.
Time Outs
WBZ's Doug Cope has new information about time outs for children.
College Tuition
WBZ's Doug Cope takes a look at rising tuition costs.
Lost Childhood
WBZ's Doug Cope wonders if we're putting too much pressure on our kids.
Fire Safety
WBZ's Doug Cope says the youngest are at risk.
Working Mothers
WBZ's Doug Cope has the best companies to work for if you're a working mother.
Teens and Cell Phones
WBZ's Doug Cope says a cell phone is a teen's first priority.
Time Management
WBZ's Doug Cope says time with the kids is essential!
Teenage Girls
WBZ's Doug Cope says the pressure is on for teenage girls.
Money Values
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's important your kids know the value of a dollar.
Lead and Crime
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about a possible link between lead exposure and crime.
Puzzling Kids
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about child behavior.
Teen/Parent Communication
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the teen/parent connection.
Legal Guardians
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's a good idea to name an alternate legal guardian.
Raising Twins
WBZ's Doug Cope says raising twins is quite a challenge!
Invasive Parenting
WBZ's Doug Cope asks, "Are you an invasive parent?"
Backpacks
WBZ's Doug Cope says those backpacks might be bad for your kid's health!
Extended Families
WBZ's Doug Cope says more families are moving in together to save money.
Food
WBZ's Doug Cope says getting your kids to eat healthier is a challenge.
School Lunches
WBZ's Doug Cope says more and more kids are needing help paying for school lunches.
Autism
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about autism's affect on families.
Car Safety
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about how car safety has changed.
Healthy Schools
WBZ's Doug Cope reveals the nation's healthiest schools.
Teens
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about today's teens challenges.
Names
WBZ's Doug Cope asks, "What's in a name?"
Online After School
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about a new program.
Parenting
WBZ's Doug Cope has advice on how to handle your kid's problems.
Eat This, Not That
WBZ's Doug Cope helps your kids steer clear of unhealthy foods.
Beyond Time Out
WBZ's Doug Cope takes a look at the traditional time-out.
SIDS
WBZ's Doug Cope says better ventilation may lower the risk of SIDS.
Video Games
WBZ's Doug Cope says those video games your kids play might not be so bad after all!
Raising Kids
WBZ's Doug Cope questions whether we're raising our kids right.
Sniff Dogs
WBZ's Doug Cope has the latest technique in keeping drugs out of your house.
College Mindset
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about today's college students.
Behavior
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about restoring calm in your family.
My Key
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about a new way to control your child's driving!
School Bus Rules
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about some new safety requirements.
Texting
WBZ's Doug Cope explains why texting could be hazardous to your health!
Dropouts
WBZ's Doug Cope says your children are less likely to graduate than you were.
Food Stamps
WBZ's Doug Cope says it's the latest form of college aid.
Autism
WBZ's Doug Cope explains the impact autism has on the family.
Nannies
WBZ's Doug Cope says nannies are the latest victims of the slumping economy.
School Lunches
WBZ's Doug Cope says more and more kids are needing help paying for school lunches.
Medicated Americans
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the over-medication of America's children.
Music
WBZ's Doug Cope reports music in a child's life promotes high education.
College Mindset
WBZ's Doug Cope takes a look at today's college student's mindset.
Boys vs. Girls Math
WBZ's Doug Cope explains that boys are not necessarily better at math than girls.
Family Dinners
WBZ's Doug Cope says having dinner together is important.
Booster Seats
WBZ's Doug Cope stresses the importance of booster seats.
Math Teachers
WBZ's Doug Cope says even math teachers need help sometimes.
Crib Recall
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about this recall.
Sexy TV Shows and Teen Pregnancy
WBZ's Doug Cope finds a link between teen pregnancy and sexy programming.
MMR and Autism
WBZ's Doug Cope again reports no link between the measles vaccine and autism.
Military Families
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about how families cope with deployment.
Food Stamps
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about a rise in food stamp usage.
Top 10 Worst Toys
WBZ's Doug Cope has the top 10 worst toys this season.
Fire Safety
WBZ's Doug Cope help you protect your family from fire.
Time Management
WBZ's Doug Cope says parents need to manage their time with their kids better.
Germs
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about your fight against germs.
Connective Parenting
WBZ's Doug Cope says connecting with your kids is important.
Pre-SAT
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about a pre-pre-SAT.
SuperMom
WBZ's Doug Cope says you don't have to be a supermom.
Backpacks
WBZ's Doug Cope says backpacks need to be redesigned.
Dinners
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the importance of family dinners.
Cereals
WBZ's Doug Cope takes a look at your morning cereal.
Working Mothers
WBZ's Doug Cope reveals the best companies for working mothers.
Scooter Recall
WBZ's Doug Cope informs all about this recall.
School Bus Rules
WBZ's Doug Cope takes a look at school buses.
Drug Use
WBZ's Doug Cope has the latest report on drug use by young adults.
Teens and Cellphones
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about teen cellphone usage.
Noodleboro
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about this new game.
SAT Scores
WBZ's Doug Cope says SAT scores are at their lowest.
Cough Medicine
WBZ's Doug Cope has warnings for the very young.
Time Management
WBZ's Doug Cope says managing family time is important.
Fire Safety
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about fire safety and planning.
Marketing
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about marketing aimed at kids.
Artificial Turf
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about artificial turf for kids.
Comic Books
WBZ's Doug Cope explores the world of comic book characters.
All-Nighters
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about sleep and grades.
Cyber.Rules
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about Internet use by children.
Teen Hormones
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about teen hormones.
Motivation
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about motivating the kids!
SAT's
WBZ's Doug Cope takes a look at SAT scores.
Kids Snacks
WBZ's Doug Cope has surprising news about today's kids snacks.
Education Poll
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about your child's grade school education.
Environmentally Aware
Making your kids more environmentally aware...
Megaskills
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about a child's greatest gift.
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Preparing for the Fourth
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Celebrate the Fourth of July with WBZ!
WBZ NewsRadio 1030 will once again broadcast the July 4th concert on the Esplanade along the banks of the Charles River.
Things you should know before heading to the Hub on the Fourth
The City of Boston is strongly urging people traveling to the Esplanade on the Fourth of July, to take the MBTA.  The T will offer increased bus, rail and subway service, and starting at 10:30 pm., no fares will be collected.
Dimitri Long in court Thursday. (WBZ-TV)
Prosecutors: MA bank rob suspects followed
Prosecutors say two men arrested after a bank heist in Needham had been under surveillance by law enforcement authorities and was followed to the bank by police.  Thirty-two-year-old Dimitri Long and 44-year-old Michael Coty were each ordered held on $250,000 bail following their arraignments on several charges in Dedham District Court Thursday. Investigators say the men may be linked to the so-called "U30" bank heists.  Seven banks in eastern Massachusetts have been robbed this year by a man dubbed the "U30 Bandit" because he was in and out of the banks in less than 30 seconds. Long was arrested as he left the Sovereign Bank branch Wednesday. Police said Coty drove off but was later captured in Newton.
Lightning kills man on Cape, damages 195-year-old church in Medway
Lightning killed a man on Cape Cod while another survived a lightning strike in Upton and firefighters saved a 195-year-old church in Medway after lightning hit its steeple during the heavy rains of Wednesday and Thursday, authorities said. Police in Orleans identified the victim there as Christopher West, 42, of Eastham.
Judge queries feds' photo releases in Boston cases
A federal judge has ordered prosecutors to produce affidavits explaining why photographs were released and any news conferences held following the arrests of two Boston politicians on corruption charges.  Judge Douglas Woodlock said Thursday at a pretrial that he wants to evaluate whether prosecutors tried to "gin things up" among the public following the arrests last year of former Sen. Dianne Wilkerson and Boston city councilor Chuck Turner.
Poll shows NH governor's high approval rating slips
A new poll shows New Hampshire Governor John Lynch losing some of the broad support he's enjoyed for most of this time in office.
MA judge to rule on defense motion in Kissel case
A judge is expected to rule Monday on whether lawyers for a Massachusetts man charged in the killing of Greenwich real estate mogul Andrew Kissel can present evidence implicating Kissel's ex-wife.
Pope OKs MA man's miracle to beatify UK Cardinal
Pope Benedict XVI placed Cardinal John Henry Newman, an influential 19th century Anglican convert, on the path to possible sainthood Friday by approving a miracle in Massachusetts attributed to his intercession. Newman, a hero to many Anglicans and Roman Catholics alike, can now be beatified.
MA teen arrested in slaying of young mother
A New Bedford teen has been arrested for allegedly killing a young mother in a shooting outside his home.
Seventeen-year-old Erick Cournoyer was arrested on Thursday and is scheduled to be arraigned Friday.
Cournoyer is charged with killing 18-year-old Bianca Maria Rosado on Wednesday night and wounding her boyfriend, 17-year-old Victor Camacho.
Camacho was in stable condition at a local
One person hurt after elderly driver crashes into liquor store
An 83 year old woman crashed her Mustang convertible through the front of Fannon's Liquors in Natick just before 11:00 this morning. Authorities say it appears the woman drove into the parking lot then apparently hit the accelerator, slamming into the store.

John Henry's wedding causes a stir
The owner of the Boston Red Sox got hitched last weekend, and everybody knew about it.  John Henry's guest list included 400 names, many of them high-profile.  Transportation commissioner Tom Timlin said that's exactly why they blocked off streets around Fenway Park. 

Turnpike insiders get a free ride
Hundreds of Massachusetts Turnpike employees and former employees are traveling the Pike using so-called "non revenue" Fastlane transponders.
Mass. to seek powers to take over failing schools
Gov. Deval Patrick is preparing to seek legislative approval to take over failing schools and waive parts of teacher contracts considered as undermining efforts to improve performance.

  
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Continuing Coverage: Michael Jackson
The latest developments on the death of pop music icon Michael Jackson, including his funeral and ongoing reaction to his will.  Information is updated throughout the day and listen to WBZ Newsradio 1030 for more developments. 
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Elderly driver in fatal crash had been re-cleared
An elderly driver involved in a fatal crash had previously lost his license and then been recertified, suggesting legislative proposals to require increased reviews for older operators may not be a panacea.Registry of Motor Vehicles records released Wednesday show 83-year-old Joseph Casey of Malden had his license revoked after a surchargable accident in February 2004. It was reinstated in September 2004 after he participated in a driver retraining program, did road work with a certified driving instructor and received medical clearance.
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Boston Navy Week activities
The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship afloat, will take center stage as Boston prepares to celebrate its 5th Annual Navy Week and 28th Annual Harborfest celebrations, June 30 through July 5.  Each year, the Navy selects cities across America to thank its citizens for their support of the world’s finest maritime force. Boston is one of 22 cities that have been selected to host a Navy Week again this year.
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List of July 4th events in Massachusetts - LINK
Strained budgets have prompted some Massachusetts communities to cancel or rejigger their fireworks schedule, so Secretary of State William Galvin has compiled a list of activities. The state's chief historical officer announced Monday that information about fireworks displays, parades, concerts and other activities can be found at his Web site.  Click here.
Michael Jackson - Album Art
The music of Michael from Thriller to Invincible
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson in 2007 (AP)
Michael Jackson was much more than the King of Pop - SOUNDOFF
When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sensation with record-setting sales of "Thriller," and yes, he may have had a string of No. 1 hits with smashes like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," but the KING OF ALL POP MUSIC? Surely, in a modern music history that has given us Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder and so many other greats, that title was more than a bit inflated.
Michael Jackson - Memorial in Hollywood
The scene surrounding Michael Jackson's Star on Hollywood Blvd.
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