Most parents allow their offspring to take a pass on housework, but here’s why it’s so important—to the whole family—that kids grab a sponge and get busy. By Agnes R. Howard
Advice for New England parents looking for a day camp, an outdoor camp, single-sex or coed camps, and more. By Elizabeth Gehrman
Soundtrack
Finding rhythm in everyday life
At the gas pump, at Logan Airport, in our chest, we hear the beat. By Scott Helman
Your Week Ahead
5 things to do in and around Boston
Sox vs.Yankees pre-season, a Lincoln cabin replica in Milton, locally made maple treats, and more things to do and see.
Miss Conduct
Accidental intrusion
Overhearing difficult conversations at work. Plus, gifts for the once and future married. By Robin Abrahams
Cooking
A cook’s tomato tour
Spice up your repertoire with sauce ideas from around the world. By Adam Ried
A Restaurant’s Take
Gobi Manchurian with Indian tomato sauce
A vegetarian specialty at Red Lentil in Watertown.
On the Block
New construction in Boxborough, Lexington, and Cambridge
With these options, builders are trying styles other than Colonials.
Tales from the City
Featuring: The friendly Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Letters to the editor
Boston Globe Magazine readers respond to stories on the closure of the Johnnie’s Foodmaster in Somerville and outsourcing parenting.
One-Liners
The Lexington-bred comedian, performing at Boston’s Wilbur Theatre March 21, makes a joke on Twitter.
As seen around town
Standing room only
