March 2010

Guide to Art Museums

Tour tips & ways to save when planning a family field trip with your budding Picasso

By Stephanie Halinski

New This Month

A Japanese festival, hippo birthday, historical tours, playgrounds & gardens, fairytales & more

By Stephanie Halinski

Spotlight On...

Blooming flowers, Easter Bunny sightings, egg hunts, Passover celebrations & other springtime fun

By Stephanie Halinski

What To Do in a First Aid Emergency

You can cope best by staying calm, calling for help and gathering information.

by John Schmidt

Say Cheese!

Americans love cheese, but most cheeses are high in calories and fat. Here are tips to fit cheese into a healthy diet.

by Althea Zanecosky

Comfy Spring Style

The lazy days of summer start early this year for kids' fashion.

By Stephanie Halinski

More Than Girl Talk

Friendships between women can play an essential role in their health and well-being.

by Claire Yezbak Fadden

Facebook Privacy Video for Parents

Common Sense Media has created a 3.5-minute video guide to help parents figure out the latest Facebook privacy settings.

1 Million Baby Slings Recalled; Parents Urged To Use Caution

Infantino recalls baby carriers after 3 deaths. The CPSC urges parents to use slings cautiously, especially with infants younger than 4 months old.

MetroKids Wins Press Awards

MetroKids received Parenting Publications of America 2009 Gold Awards for its calendar section and children's book reviews, and four awards from the Delaware Press Association.

Free Kids' Earthquake E-Book

Education section and teaching guide build on fictional account of pandas following 2008 China quake.

Bonding with Baby Isn't Automatic

A deep mother-infant connection can take time, and sometimes help, to develop.

by Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Special Needs Camps Empower Kids

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.

by Gerry Ulicny

Special Needs Camps Empower Kids

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.

by Gerry Ulicny

Ready for Overnight Camp?

Camp directors say there's no magic age, but younger kids often adjust better than teen first-time campers.

by Ellen Warren

Charters Broaden School Options

Charters have broadened public school options to include choices such as college prep, business, arts and online environments.

by Ann L. Rappoport, PhD

Preschool Teachers Speak Out

Here’s what preschool teachers would say to inconsiderate moms and dads — but don’t dare.

by Lola Augustine Brown

Make Elementary Homework Fun

Homemade games can make it fun to practice counting coins, spelling and vocabulary.

Facebook and College Admissions

Inappropriate online pages can hurt college chances. Creative expression can sometimes help.

Say Cheese!

Americans love cheese, but most cheeses are high in calories and fat. Here are tips to fit cheese into a healthy diet.

by Althea Zanecosky

What To Do in a First Aid Emergency

You can cope best by staying calm, calling for help and gathering information.

by John Schmidt

Facebook Privacy Video for Parents

Common Sense Media has created a 3.5-minute video guide to help parents figure out the latest Facebook privacy settings.

Facebook and College Admissions

Inappropriate online pages can hurt college chances. Creative expression can sometimes help.

Get More for Your Used Car

You can almost always get more money selling a used car yourself. Here's how.

by Susan Stopper

Share What You Love!

Lullabies plow common ground for new parents and their babies. You can sample these lullabies and stress-busters online.

by Kathy O'Connell

Women Not To Be Taken for Granted

During Women's History Month and beyond, kids will enjoy these books about or including famous women.

by Frank Lipsius