September 2011

Coming Soon to a Theater Near You

Kid-friendly performances on local stages this fall. Plus: musicals for mom's night out

By Stephanie Halinski

For Families at Fringe

Kid-friendly shows at Philly's avant-garde arts fest, Sept. 2-18

By Stephanie Halinski

Migraines Often Go Undetected

Many parents overlook the problem because not much is known about migraines.

by Gabrielle Holak

10 Reasons to Join a Mom's Club

They offer way more than a morning out. Here are 10 reasons to consider joining one.

by Terri Akman

'I Can't Stand Playing Barbies!'

Momma's humorous solution to a common dilemma

by Jeanne Martin

Life on Skates

Mom blogger Trish Adkins, skating with her daughter, learns that falling doesn't matter much. What matters is the standing back up.

by Trish Adkins

Elizabeth Mitchell

Meet our September mom of the month

Values in a Charlie Sheen World

Where do we find people who exhibit core values for our kids? We can start with ourselves.

by Terri Akman

How To Handle Preschool Bullies

Preschool bullying isn't readily noticed. Here's how to recognize it and what you can do.

by Deborah Carpenter

Help Your Little One To Love Music

It’s easy to encourage a love of music in a young kid. Here are tips from children’s musician Marnie Grey and MetroKids readers.

By Lola Augustine Brown

How To Find Social Skills Support

Social practice for kids with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive deficits can be hard to find. Here's where to look.

by Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Help Your Little One To Love Music

It’s easy to encourage a love of music in a young kid. Here are tips from children’s musician Marnie Grey and MetroKids readers.

By Lola Augustine Brown

A Teacher's Open House Suggestions

When you visit your child's classroom, keep in mind that the teacher might be nervous and isn't there to defend school board policies.

by Polly Tafrate

Is Your Child Gifted?

Here's how parents can recognize and help their schools to appropriately challenge exceptionally talented kids.

by Ann L. Rappoport, PhD

Migraines Often Go Undetected

Many parents overlook the problem because not much is known about migraines.

by Gabrielle Holak

A Parents' Guide to Online Videos

If your kids have discovered video sites such as YouTube, here are ways to guide their viewing and posting habits.

by Carolyn Jabs

Trout Book/CD Features Farm Life

Trout Fishing in America’s new Book/CD, Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important features upbeat new songs and modernistic drawings of old-fashioned farm life.

by Kathy O'Connell

Meet Mozart's Sister

Children's book reviews include the story of Mozart's sister and mysteries surrounding 13 artists.

by Frank Lipsius

The Lunch Bunch

Innovative and eco-friendly lunchtime storage solutions

Stephanie Halinski