A young Patriots fan takes advantage of the climbing wall at Snowfest, the annual fundraiser for the Williamstown Youth Center. This year’s event is set just a few weeks before the scheduled groundbreaking for the new youth center.

Wednesday January 25, 2012 The Williamstown Youth Center will hold its annual fundraiser, Snowfest, on Sunday, Feb.   Full Story

Wednesday January 25, 2012 Family Beat executive editor and calendar queen Rebecca Dravis offers the "best bet" family event in the coming week.   Full Story

There are lots of places in the Berkshires to have an indoor birthday party, including the Berkshire Humane Society in Pittsfield.

Wednesday December 7, 2011 I finally had to give the child a deadline. By mid-November, my soon-to-be-6-year-old still could not make up her mind what she wanted to do for a party for her birthday, which is Dec.   Full Story

Wednesday December 7, 2011 With winter coming up, you might be thinking of things you can do with your friends and family for the holidays.   Full Story

Allison Wolfe, a 7th grader at Herberg Middle School, is our Kid of the Month. Allie was nominated by her mother and biggest fan, Amy.

Wednesday December 7, 2011 Congratualtions to 12-year-old Allison Wolfe, the Family Beat Kid of the Month for December!   Full Story

Wednesday December 7, 2011 Teenagers are notorious spenders. Between iPhones, clothing and outings with friends, the average teen can easily drop $300 a week on "extras.   Full Story

Wednesday December 7, 2011 Q. Why do kids have such a hard time behaving once the holiday season is upon us?   Full Story