Comcast Offers Free Premium Channels
During the coronavirus shutdown, Comcast is offering free access to certain premium channels, starting with Showtime and educational networks for kids.
Free Online Education Tools to Keep Kids Learning
12 free educational sites to help keep your kids on track while schools are closed.
Online Entertainment Ideas for Parents
Take care of yourself with these online diversions. Share them with the kids. Or get some alone time.
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Kids Are the Future of Agriculture
Potential career choices for children interested in the agriculture and food industry.
Is Your Child Struggling? It May Not Be Their Fault
In many cases, a student is not to blame when they are struggling in school.
Agora, a PA Statewide, Tuition-free Online Public Charter School
Agora is a premier provider of innovative and unique K-12 cyber education in Pennsylvania.
Education
Free Online Education Tools to Keep Kids Learning
12 free educational sites to help keep your kids on track while schools are closed.
Local Schools Struggle to Provide Online Classes
A requirement that all students have equal access to online instruction has kept some school districts from implementing cyber lessons.
6 Questions About School Closures in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
What happens if they miss too many days? What about statewide testing this spring? Do they have to offer home instruction?
Camps & Classes
How to Find a Camp They'll Love
Help for parents to pinpoint the perfect camp for their children.
Montessori for the Very Young
Montessori classrooms and teachers are accepting younger students, from toddlers to babies.
Benefits of All-Boy and All-Girl Camps
Some kids thrive at camps where the social pressure to impress the opposite sex is not an issue.
Ages & Stages
Good Intentions Don't Prevent Cavities
Parents choose juice boxes, gummy vitamins and bottled water with their kids' health in mind, but it could lead to more cavities, warns Dr. Rachel A. Maher.
At What Age Can You Leave Kids Home Alone?
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware don't give a specific answer, but a new survey of social workers says kids should be at least 12.
How to Learn Family Medical, Genetic History When Adopting a Child
Open adoptions and genetic testing make it easier for parents to learn about family medical history for a baby or themselves.
SpecialKids
How to Help Your Child With Special Needs
Here are ways to comfort and entertain children with special needs during what can be a frightening time.
Resources for Parents of Children With Special Needs During School Closures for Coronavirus
What are schools required to do for students with special needs during a shutdown? Special Education Advocate Lisa Lightner has put together this guide.
6 Questions About School Closures in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware
What happens if they miss too many days? What about statewide testing this spring? Do they have to offer home instruction?
Health
Local Parks and Other Places Open for Safe Outdoor Visits
Find out which state and county parks and other outdoor places are open and how to safely visit
7 Science-based Strategies to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety
It's a stressful time. If anxiety is getting the best of you and your family, here's how to de-stress.
Good Intentions Don't Prevent Cavities
Parents choose juice boxes, gummy vitamins and bottled water with their kids' health in mind, but it could lead to more cavities, warns Dr. Rachel A. Maher.
Home Life
Comcast Offers Free Premium Channels
During the coronavirus shutdown, Comcast is offering free access to certain premium channels, starting with Showtime and educational networks for kids.
4 Ways to Help Kids Relax as the Coronavirus Upends Everyday Life
A help guide on stress relievers for children and adults during the coronavirus pandemic
Grammy-nominated Kids' Music
2019 Grammy-nominated artists for children's music.
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