November 2011

7 New Science Museum Trips

Dinosaur skeletons, gross bugs, space exploration! Your family's museum tour just got more exciting.

By Stephanie Halinski

The National Dog Show at a Glance

Schedule for The National Dog Show coming to Oaks, PA, Nov. 19-20, 2011. Plus: a photo preview

Gifted Bragging

A humorous look at parents who boast about their gifted children.

by Jeanne Martin

The National Dog Show at a Glance

Schedule for The National Dog Show coming to Oaks, PA, Nov. 19-20, 2011. Plus: a photo preview

Liz Reid

Meet our November mom of the month

JEALOUSY

Nearly all children experience envy Here's how to help them handle it.

By Susan Stopper

Nursemaid's Elbow

Recognize and avoid this common toddler pulling injury.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Pediatric Cancer Research Advances

Scientists have made tremendous progress in understanding the basic genetics of cancer — why some kids get it and some don't.

by Terri Akman

Surge in Chinese Language Classes

With the U.S. and Chinese governments cheering them on, an increasing number of Philadelphia-area schools are offering Chinese instruction.

By Jo Rizzo

7 Myths About Independent Schools

Families who reject a private school education are often misinformed, says independent schools executive.

By Patrick F. Bassett

Gobble Guilt-Free

Reduce calories and pump up nutrition with these holiday food tips.

by Althea Zanecosky

Nursemaid's Elbow

Recognize and avoid this common toddler pulling injury.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Keep Your Diet on Track at Work

Watching your weight at work? Here are ways to stick to your diet.

by Sandra Gordon

Discover Kids' Digital Music

You can use blogs to identify great tunes, then visit online services to hear them.

by Kathy O'Connell

The London Mental Olympics

To prepare for the 2012 Olympics, kids can read a London guidebook, a history of Britain or (for the trans-Atlantic flight), a new collection of Dr. Seuss poems.

by Frank Lipsius