Here are 10 events for family fun this November. From Star Trek to Christmas and Bingo, there's something for everyone to love. For more family fun and the latest in parenting, check out our full digital issue here.
With any pregnancy comes changes to a mother’s skin—such as a growing belly that stretches the skin — but beyond that there are other skin changes brought about by…
Flexibility is usually described as a positive trait in children. They might be able to do party tricks like bend their pinky backwards or always hit a split in gymnastics. But, if those…
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy…
Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the October 2022 issue of MetroKids.
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Every school cafeteria offers a familiar scene. As lunchboxes open, eyes dart from one child to the next, and then comes the classic question: what ‘cha got? School lunches draw up memories even…
What’s that sound you hear? It’s your child singing the latest hit as they dream of being the next reality tv show winner! Or maybe your toddler has built a drum set with pots and pans while their older sibling…
The United States has seen an inflation in gun violence, with active shooter incidents becoming alarmingly more common in recent years. They increased from just three in 2000…
At the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, we are proud to offer students in grades K-12 an alternative to traditional education. Families look…
Cooking is an important life skill and an art, but it can also be a fun bonding experience for you and your child. Learning to cook teaches kids about nutrition, health and all…
Everybody seems to be channeling their inner Katniss Everdeen these days. The popular character from “The Hunger Games”—with…
This comprehensive collection of summer camps in the Delaware Valley area has something for every child, from art to tech to basketball there's a way for your child to…
As the chilly winds of winter blow through the mid-Atlantic region, many of us long for the sunny days of summer. For our kids, it’s not only the warmer weather that boosts summer’s appeal. They look forward to swapping school…
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By Leenika Belfield-Martin You’ve sent invitations, bought decorations, made a list (and checked it twice) … now you’re ready to throw your child the best birthday party of the…
As Theresa Pettaway watched a nurse pour a gallon of breast milk down the drain, she was…
Flexibility is usually described as a positive trait in children. They might be able to do party tricks like bend their pinky backwards or always hit a split in gymnastics. But, if those…
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy…
Different children have fun in different ways, learn in different ways and see the world in different ways. These books feature these unique children. All are available to check out from the Free Library of Philadelphia. board book “I Like…
I have three kids, and none of them arrived with an instruction manual. I consulted parenting books, provided educational toys, read the Wall Street Journal to my first newborn because…
With any pregnancy comes changes to a mother’s skin—such as a growing belly that stretches the skin — but beyond that there are other skin changes brought about by…
For some kids, visiting their pediatrician is all about the lollipops. “There have been…
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Orthodontics is not only about making a smile pretty. Although not every child will need braces, having an early assessment can prevent issues such as crowding or breathing…
Different children have fun in different ways, learn in different ways and see the world in different ways. These books feature these unique children. All are available to check out from the Free Library of Philadelphia. board book “I Like…
Curating joy in our life matters. It is more important than ever for parents to be intentional about creating experiences of joy for themselves and help their kids experience more of…
Mary Westbrook is a children's librarian at the Free Library of Philadelphia. June ushers in the beginning of summer and Father’s Day. Changing seasons can also bring other changes, like pregnancy and new babies, into families’ lives. Celebrating a new…
The secret to maintaining organization is simplicity. This point is never truer as it is when planning for a new addition to the family. Getting started Sorting clothing by size and season…
