The number one “special need” of any child is unconditional love, and a grandparent of a child with special needs has the unique ability to furnish it.
Restaurants in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey that cater to kids in terms of decor, atmosphere, menus and activities, providing a family-friendly dining experience for all.
Art museums and centers in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey that have exhibits, classes, activities and amenities geared towards getting kids and families engaged in art.
6ABC Action News' Sunday morning anchor and consumer reporter Nydia Han visits the Philadelphia Museum of Art to kick off ArtSplash and let us in on her life as a local mom.
Restaurants in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey that cater to kids in terms of decor, atmosphere, menus and activities, providing a family-friendly dining experience for all.
Art museums and centers in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey that have exhibits, classes, activities and amenities geared towards getting kids and families engaged in art.
This summer, spend time with the kids at a drive-in movie, bowling alley or mini-golf course in the Philadelphia, South Jersey & Delware areas: great locations for classic and old-fashioned family fun!
Your guide to free summer kids' and family fun at area shores in South Jersey and Delaware, including free concerts, festivals, beach activities and special events.
Families with kids with special needs have many opportunities to explore programming and entertainment at area attractions this spring. Local family venues offer special events this month in recognition of Autism Awareness, as well as ongoing programming for kids with sensory issues.
Many museums, art centers and events in the Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware areas offer free and low-cost ways to experience art with your family.
February is African American History Month, and many museums, historical sites and events in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey offer exciting and educational ways to explore African American history with your family.
We can't all attend the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, but try these local sporting events in the Philadelphia area, Delaware, and South Jersey for Olympic family fun a little closer to home.
New attractions will make their debuts this summer at area amusement parks including Dutch Wonderland, Sesame Place, Morey's Piers, Clementon Park & Splash World, Dorney Park and Six Flags Great Adventure.
It's the Year of the Sheep. Celebrate the Chinese new year and check the Chinese zodiac to see if your child's horoscope syncs up with his personality. Plus, Chinese New Year events.
6ABC Action News' Sunday morning anchor and consumer reporter Nydia Han visits the Philadelphia Museum of Art to kick off ArtSplash and let us in on her life as a local mom.
A regular, once-a-week play day for friends and neighbors, children and adults alike, can fill out your summer activities schedule and build friendships.
Horseback riding offers kids exercise, balance & coordination and a 6-foot friend. Here's a listing of Delaware Valley horse riding and lesson providers.
Whether a long vacation or a day trip to the ball game, don’t let an ice cream cone, concession stand hot dog or interstate gas station stop turn into a summer-long bad eating binge.
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
Want to hand out candy this Halloween but worried about food allergies, added sugar and organic choices? Check out this roundup of choices that are better for kids and the environment.
This second piece of a two-part series on opioid use offers resources for those suffering from drug addiction and tips on how to keep kids from using in the first place.
300,000 American kids suffer from juvenile idiopathic arthritis, yet the condition is often misdiagnosed as growing pains. Learn to tell the difference.
Why kids and teens want plastic surgery and what makes a good candidate for cosmetic procedures. Plus, frequently performed procedures, trends and parent concerns.
MetroKids back-to-school health checklist includes immunizations, easy sports physicals, hearing and vision tests and safety checks for footwear and backpacks
Earbuds cause hearing impairment in children and can cause hearing loss. Learn how to safely use earbuds for kids and how to determine if sounds are too loud for children.
A key to any healthy diet is to avoid miracle foods, unrealistic weight loss guarantees and diet scams. Learn how to find the best diet for you and identify diet myths and bad nutritional information.
Kids attend sports camps to improve skills, stay active during the summer and have fun. These questions can help you match a sports camp with your child’s interests and abilities.
Parents have an important role in making sure both students and their schools and sports clubs are following up-to-date safety and injury management practices.
Whether a long vacation or a day trip to the ball game, don’t let an ice cream cone, concession stand hot dog or interstate gas station stop turn into a summer-long bad eating binge.
Want to hand out candy this Halloween but worried about food allergies, added sugar and organic choices? Check out this roundup of choices that are better for kids and the environment.
Excerpt from Lora Cipriani's Children's Allergy Free Recipes: No Peanuts, Tree-Nuts or Eggs Used in These Family Recipes, plus food allergy substitute ingredients
A key to any healthy diet is to avoid miracle foods, unrealistic weight loss guarantees and diet scams. Learn how to find the best diet for you and identify diet myths and bad nutritional information.
Most cases of foodborne illness result from improper food handling and preparation. To increase your family’s odds of eating safely, learn about these food myths.
Four sections correspond to recommended dietary portions, with a dairy portion on the side. Officials and First Lady Michelle Obama say the new graphic is easier to understand.
This second piece of a two-part series on opioid use offers resources for those suffering from drug addiction and tips on how to keep kids from using in the first place.
For National Children's Dental Health Month, a look at teeth grinding in children and ways to whiten kids' teeth. Plus, the top 10 tooth staining foods
Why kids and teens want plastic surgery and what makes a good candidate for cosmetic procedures. Plus, frequently performed procedures, trends and parent concerns.
Some 62% of allergy patients suffer symptoms from indoor allergens. Here's how you can reduce the effects of dust mites, mold, pet dander and other indoor allergy culprits.
As natural explorers, toddlers are injury magnets. A recent study found that childhood injuries peak at 15 to 17 months of age. To keep your fearless adventurer safe and sound, use these toddler-proofing tactics.
This second piece of a two-part series on opioid use offers resources for those suffering from drug addiction and tips on how to keep kids from using in the first place.
Opioid addiction is a growing problem in the greater Philadelphia area. Find out how to recognize the signs of substance abuse and where to get help for someone who struggles with addiction.
The pros & cons of tomosynthesis, breast MRI, computer aided detection and automated breast ultrasound to diagnose breast cancer in women who have dense breasts or a family history of the disease.
300,000 American kids suffer from juvenile idiopathic arthritis, yet the condition is often misdiagnosed as growing pains. Learn to tell the difference.
MetroKids back-to-school health checklist includes immunizations, easy sports physicals, hearing and vision tests and safety checks for footwear and backpacks
Earbuds cause hearing impairment in children and can cause hearing loss. Learn how to safely use earbuds for kids and how to determine if sounds are too loud for children.
Not all parents are confident in vaccinations. Here are the most common reactions to vaccines against 14 diseases, as reported by major health organizations.
Increased use of tanning beds by teenagers has contributed to a sharp rise in melanoma rates in young people, often unaware of the long-term consequences of increased skin cancer risk and premature aging.
The pros & cons of tomosynthesis, breast MRI, computer aided detection and automated breast ultrasound to diagnose breast cancer in women who have dense breasts or a family history of the disease.
Deep breathing releases tension from the body and clears the mind. It is an easy way to improve both your physical and mental well-being. Here's how to begin.
Teaching your child skills such as cooking is a soothing way to help them develop important qualities for the future like patience and creative thinking.
Parents worry about safety when they send their kids to camp. States vary in their laws and regulations regarding summer camp, so it’s important to ask these questions and get the answers you need for a safe summer camp experience.
Don't worry. Your child will make friends at summer camp. Most camps have trained counselors who facilitate friendships especially among children who may be introverted or have special needs.
Prominent leaders agree that development of the 4C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity are necessary to compete in today’s job market.
Hundreds of families gathered at the Plymouth Meeting Mall on Jan. 29, 2017 for the 9th Annual MetroKids Super Camp Fair and learned about the wealth of summer program choices for their children.
Parents can feel confident when they select a summer camp program with accreditation from the American Camp Association because this distinction signals that a program has high standards in health, safety and program quality.
Learn to select just the right after-school enrichment activity to keep your child active and interested. Plus, a guide to after-school activities in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware.
Kids love the freedom and fun of overnight camps, but parents still worry about sending their kids off for the summer. Learn how to stop your sleepaway camp stress.
Parents worry about safety when they send their kids to camp. States vary in their laws and regulations regarding summer camp, so it’s important to ask these questions and get the answers you need for a safe summer camp experience.
Don't worry. Your child will make friends at summer camp. Most camps have trained counselors who facilitate friendships especially among children who may be introverted or have special needs.
Prominent leaders agree that development of the 4C’s: Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Creativity are necessary to compete in today’s job market.
Hundreds of families gathered at the Plymouth Meeting Mall on Jan. 29, 2017 for the 9th Annual MetroKids Super Camp Fair and learned about the wealth of summer program choices for their children.
Parents can feel confident when they select a summer camp program with accreditation from the American Camp Association because this distinction signals that a program has high standards in health, safety and program quality.
The 8th Annual MetroKids Super Camp Fair, held Jan. 31 at the Conshohocken (PA) Marriott, attracted hundreds of families who met with camp representatives and started planning their summer adventures.
Kids love the freedom and fun of overnight camps, but parents still worry about sending their kids off for the summer. Learn how to stop your sleepaway camp stress.
Summer day camps offered by Delaware Valley parks and recreation departments are abundant and affordable. Non-residents can usually enroll their kids for a small extra fee.
Photo gallery of the Jan. 27 fair in Conshohocken, PA. Hundreds of parents and prospective campers met with representatives from more than 60 camps and programs.
Kids attend sports camps to improve skills, stay active during the summer and have fun. These questions can help you match a sports camp with your child’s interests and abilities.
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.
Delaware Valley parents can find a camp fair on almost every weekend from January through March, including the MetroKids Super Camp Fair, Sun., Jan. 27, 2013 in Conshohocken, PA.
Kids with special needs don’t have to miss out on the summer camp experience. Many camps are geared to specific disabilities. Others work hard to accommodate special needs.
Teaching your child skills such as cooking is a soothing way to help them develop important qualities for the future like patience and creative thinking.
Learn to select just the right after-school enrichment activity to keep your child active and interested. Plus, a guide to after-school activities in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware.
Horseback riding offers kids exercise, balance & coordination and a 6-foot friend. Here's a listing of Delaware Valley horse riding and lesson providers.
Major trends in child care throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey include ratings systems, staff education, backup child care and technology.
Major trends in child care throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey include ratings systems, staff education, backup child care and technology.
Developing engaged students starts at home. When parents take a one-good-day-at-a-time approach, raising a child who loves school can be easier than you might imagine.
Learning moments abound during daily activities outside of school. Use these opportunities to hang on to reading, writing and math skills over the summer and get a jump on next term.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that once a child with special needs turns 16, her Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include a discussion about transition services.
Many parents don’t plan or know where, when and how to start saving for college. College provides years of discovery and growth but comes with a hefty price tag and annual tuition costs continue to rise.
A Catholic school education might evoke images of rote lessons in reading, writing and arithmetic, with little room for personal exploration. But times have changed, and so have Catholic schools.
Lots of kids struggle with math, but significant difficulties may indicate a learning disability called dyscalculia. Find out what it is and how to help.
If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.
Defining and diagnosing dyslexia helps parents and schools connect to help kids with learning differences succeed. Plus, New Jersey's new dyslexia laws.
Learn to select just the right after-school enrichment activity to keep your child active and interested. Plus, a guide to after-school activities in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware.
Homeschool moms in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey enhance their kids’ curriculum with technology, including online learning websites, academic software, video content and meet-up websites.
This children’s summer reading list from The Horn Book suggests great new books for kids for preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school students.
Parents of high school seniors can begin to find financial aid in the fall by understanding FAFSA, the federal form that determines how much aid a student is eligible to receive.
Developing engaged students starts at home. When parents take a one-good-day-at-a-time approach, raising a child who loves school can be easier than you might imagine.
Learning moments abound during daily activities outside of school. Use these opportunities to hang on to reading, writing and math skills over the summer and get a jump on next term.
A Catholic school education might evoke images of rote lessons in reading, writing and arithmetic, with little room for personal exploration. But times have changed, and so have Catholic schools.
If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.
Learning moments abound during daily activities outside of school. Use these opportunities to hang on to reading, writing and math skills over the summer and get a jump on next term.
Many parents don’t plan or know where, when and how to start saving for college. College provides years of discovery and growth but comes with a hefty price tag and annual tuition costs continue to rise.
An overview of the local standardized testing debate and the controversy surrounding the administration of Pennsylvania's PSSA, New Jersey's PARCC and Delaware's Smarter Balanced Assessment
What parents can learn from Quaker methods of peaceful conflict resolution used at area Friends schools. Plus, a list of Delaware Valley Friends schools.
In honor of National Catholic School Week 2014, several area educators and parents weigh in on why a Catholic school education matters in the modern world.
Learn to select just the right after-school enrichment activity to keep your child active and interested. Plus, a guide to after-school activities in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware.
Some schools have adopted an educational model that features
inquiry, research, collaboration, problem solving, presentation and reflection. It emphasizes thinking skills instead of rote learning.
To prevent brain drain, create specific summer learning goals. If your child’s schedule allows it, set aside a specific day of the week as a learning day.
Developing engaged students starts at home. When parents take a one-good-day-at-a-time approach, raising a child who loves school can be easier than you might imagine.
Learning moments abound during daily activities outside of school. Use these opportunities to hang on to reading, writing and math skills over the summer and get a jump on next term.
A Catholic school education might evoke images of rote lessons in reading, writing and arithmetic, with little room for personal exploration. But times have changed, and so have Catholic schools.
Lots of kids struggle with math, but significant difficulties may indicate a learning disability called dyscalculia. Find out what it is and how to help.
If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.
Learning moments abound during daily activities outside of school. Use these opportunities to hang on to reading, writing and math skills over the summer and get a jump on next term.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that once a child with special needs turns 16, her Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include a discussion about transition services.
A Catholic school education might evoke images of rote lessons in reading, writing and arithmetic, with little room for personal exploration. But times have changed, and so have Catholic schools.
Lots of kids struggle with math, but significant difficulties may indicate a learning disability called dyscalculia. Find out what it is and how to help.
If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.
Parents of high school seniors can begin to find financial aid in the fall by understanding FAFSA, the federal form that determines how much aid a student is eligible to receive.
Parents have an important role in making sure both students and their schools and sports clubs are following up-to-date safety and injury management practices.
increasing number of high school students are applying to college with a year of calculus already under their belts. To do so, they must start algebra in 8th grade.
Developing engaged students starts at home. When parents take a one-good-day-at-a-time approach, raising a child who loves school can be easier than you might imagine.
Homeschool moms in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey enhance their kids’ curriculum with technology, including online learning websites, academic software, video content and meet-up websites.
Major trends in child care throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey include ratings systems, staff education, backup child care and technology.
This children’s summer reading list from The Horn Book suggests great new books for kids for preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school students.
Today’s nature field trips have become closely aligned with state curricular objectives in advance of “next generation” national science standards expected to be announced later this year.
Assemblies and in-class workshops bring the wider world to your school, broadening your students’ horizons without their ever having to leave the premises.
When those field trip forms come home for your signature, why not sign up to be a chaperone? Find out how parent involvement makes field trips safer and more educational.
Assemblies and in-class workshops bring the wider world to your school, broadening your students’ horizons without their ever having to leave the premises.
When those field trip forms come home for your signature, why not sign up to be a chaperone? Find out how parent involvement makes field trips safer and more educational.
Today’s nature field trips have become closely aligned with state curricular objectives in advance of “next generation” national science standards expected to be announced later this year.
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
