July 2012

A Play Day for Kids & Parents

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.

By Jessica Fisher

60 Days of Summer Fun Snapshot

Each day in July & August MetroKids will feature an activity, idea, outing or exclusive giveaway that will add fun to your family’s summer. Here is a sampling of the dozens of activities we’ll feature.

By Leah Mafrica

Keeshah Dawsonia

Meet our July mom of the month.

A Play Day for Kids & Parents

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.

By Jessica Fisher

Unstuck: Escaping OCD's Grip

Strategies include freeing the mind from obsessions and compulsive behavior. Viruses sometimes cause the disorder.

By Terri Akman

JUST ASK...

Know the right questions to help you choose best the care for your child.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Get A Summer Jump on College

Use the vacation months to your advantage by scheduling visits, requesting interviews, starting to write essays and gathering information.

By Jo Rizzo

Local Produce: Hip and Healthy

Sustainable eating reduced the environmental impact of shipping foods, supports local farmers and provides the health benefits of fresh foods.

By Althea Zanecosky

Back Off from Bad Back Habits

Regular exercise, the right bra, a good computer setup, spine support and a healthy life style can all help your back.

By Sandra Gordon

14 Awesome Kids' Summer Concerts

Among the many groups performing in July and August, The Plants sprout up at the Abington Art Center's Kidfest and Phoenixville's Colonial Theater.

By Kathy O'Connell

A Pre-Olympics London Tour

Pop-Up London is an engaging, interactive children's introduction to the 2012 Summer Olympics host city.

by Frank Lipsius

Prepare for Pet Emergencies

Before you call the vet, you can often treat dog and cat bug bites, bleeding, overheating, poisoning, ticks, fleas and vomiting.

By Nicole Jones

Trick My Bike!

Kids can decorate their bikes with bike accessories that light up, make noise and make safety look cool.

By Leah Mafrica