Fun Things to DO

On Bored: Traveling With My 15-Year-Old to New York

It began as a joke. We boarded the train and sat down. I was traveling with my 15-year-old daughter, Alice. I looked up at the ceiling, but there was no placard so we were okay. “It’s not the quiet car,” she...

THINGS TO DO

Fun Things to DO

On Bored: Traveling With My 15-Year-Old to New York

It began as a joke. We boarded the train and sat down. I was traveling with my 15-year-old daughter, Alice. I looked up at the...
Family Fun

I Scream for Ice Cream: Best scoops in the Delaware Valley

Nothing says summer like a family outing to the local ice cream shop. Lucky for us, there are no shortage of old favorites and...
Activities

Everything You Need To Know For Summer 2026

Summer is finally here. And when schools out, the phrase every parent dreads hearing from their children can often repeat itself through the season:...

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CAMPS

Camps

A Head Start on Summer Fun

If your child’s already thinking about summer camp, it might be time to start looking into early registration. Some camps accept applications as early...
Camps by Type

Growing, Nurturing, Leading: Camp Directors Reflect On Their Own Summer Camp Experiences

Many of the directors of our favorite summer camps in the Delaware Valley region were once campers themselves. Some of them even attended the...

PARENTING AND FAMILY

Activities

June & July: 7 Things for Families To Know in the Delaware Valley

Summer break is almost here, and there's a lot to look forward to in the Philly area, including Juneteenth, the World Cup and Disability...
Community News

Cradles to Crayons-Philadelphia Hosts Spring Donation Drive

The Philadelphia chapter of clothing insecurity nonprofit Cradles to Crayons (C2C) is holding its annual Spring Greening Donation Drive through April 25, and locals...
In This Issue

Parent You Should Know … Mara O’Rourke

West Chester resident Mara O’Rourke is a labor and delivery nurse who makes it a priority to make time for intentional fun and live...

EDUCATION

Activities

Spring Traditions: Field Day

By May and June, summer break and graduation may be the first thing on kids’ minds when thinking about the remainder of their school...
Features

Dance: Art or Sport?

For decades, dance has sparked debate: Is it primarily an art form or should it be recognized as a sport? Could it be both...
Education

Helping Kids Develop Media Literacy

Whether it’s books, movies or cartoons, the art that children engage with helps them to develop media literacy — the ability to think critically...

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AGES & STAGES

Activities

Spring Traditions: Field Day

By May and June, summer break and graduation may be the first thing on kids’ minds when thinking about the remainder of their school...
Ages and Stages

Supporting Your Middle Child

It can be tough to be the middle child. They’re not the first to reach developmental milestones and gain special privileges like their elder...
Ages and Stages

Do’s and Don’ts: What to Say to Your Young Athlete

Participating in youth sports can be incredibly beneficial for kids, but when parents place a lot of pressure on their young athletes, they can...

HEALTH

Health

Safety First: Child Safety Resources in Pennsylvania

Raising a child can be one safety scare after another. Here are some local and regional resources to help give parents, babysitters and family...
Ages and Stages

Brushing Up on Dental Care for All Ages

Encouraging your kids to adapt good tooth-brushing habits at a young age can help them keep their teeth healthy for life. Parents may not know...
Ages and Stages

How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Speech Therapy?

For new parents, watching as your child starts to talk is a one-of-a-kind experience. But for children with speech disorders, the road to communication...