February 2011

10 All-Time Great Family DVDs

Critics differ, but these 10 DVDs, organized by age group, are among the greatest all-time family movies.

by Laura M. Campbell

Kids' Tech Habits Need Balance

Facebook, texting, video games, YouTube — are they making our kids dumb? Rewiring their brains? Enabling them or distracting them?

by Susan Stopper

Play, Create & Skate!

Cabin fever have your kids going bonkers? Take them to these local play centers, art studios & skating rinks.

By Stephanie Halinski

New This Month

By Stephanie Halinski

Delaware Deals

Check out these admission discounts and freebies in Delaware during February.

By Stephanie Halinski

Kids' Day at the Auto Show

The Show's finale features family fun — and free admission for kids.

By Stephanie Halinski

Why Mouth Guards Matter

There is a disconnect between parents’ concern for their children’s safety while playing sports and the protective equipment kids currently use.

by Suzanne Koup-Larsen

MILK STRIKE!

Taken off breastfeeding or formula, some toddlers refuse cow's milk. The problem is the potential for a vitamin D or calcium deficiency.

by Sara Spector

Black History Learning

Introduce your kids to Duke Ellington, Rosa Parks & other historical figures through DVDs & learning kits.

By Stephanie Halinski

Mommy Guilt vs. Mommy Wisdom

We’ve all got a tough inner critic that judges us, tells us we are likely to fail and compares us unfavorably to the people in our midst. But we have a wise, gentle voice too, and we need to tune into it.

by Tara Sophia Mohr

2011 Super Camp Fair Photos

Families sampled activities and gathered in-depth information at the MetroKids Super Camp Fair, Jan. 30, at the Conshohocken (PA) Marriott.

Kids' Tech Habits Need Balance

Facebook, texting, video games, YouTube — are they making our kids dumb? Rewiring their brains? Enabling them or distracting them?

by Susan Stopper

MILK STRIKE!

Taken off breastfeeding or formula, some toddlers refuse cow's milk. The problem is the potential for a vitamin D or calcium deficiency.

by Sara Spector

9 Special Needs iPhone Apps

For parents of children with disabilities, here are 9 iPhone apps that offer convenient capabilities in an easy-to-carry package.

by Kristen J. Gough

Camps Without Borders

Today's youth travel and adventure camps offer styles ranging from rustic to resort. Many blend adventure, service and cultural immersion.

by Ellen Warren

Camp Extras Are Often Necessities

For many busy families, camp conveniences such as transportation and extended hours are necessities. Camps have responded with a variety of extra features and services.

by Terri Akman

2011 Super Camp Fair Photos

Families sampled activities and gathered in-depth information at the MetroKids Super Camp Fair, Jan. 30, at the Conshohocken (PA) Marriott.

MILK STRIKE!

Taken off breastfeeding or formula, some toddlers refuse cow's milk. The problem is the potential for a vitamin D or calcium deficiency.

by Sara Spector

Why Mouth Guards Matter

There is a disconnect between parents’ concern for their children’s safety while playing sports and the protective equipment kids currently use.

by Suzanne Koup-Larsen

9 Special Needs iPhone Apps

For parents of children with disabilities, here are 9 iPhone apps that offer convenient capabilities in an easy-to-carry package.

by Kristen J. Gough

CD Describes Friendship's Truths

In their CD Original Friend, the South Carolina trio Lunch Money combines an intimate sound with universal truths of friendship.

by Kathy O'Connell

3 Black History Month Biographies

An autobiography of Condoleeza Rice and biographies of Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman provide good reading for Black History Month.

by Frank Lipsius