MetroKids

Is Your Child a Picky Eater? Try This (Food)

Your child is a picky eater. It’s a common dilemma for parents. Here are five methods you can use to try to remedy that, according to Philadelphia-based nutritionists Beth Auguste…

Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: July 30-Aug. 1

A play, dance workshops and a family game day are only some of the Delaware Valley's offerings for all-ages this weekend. "Pericles, Prince of Tyre" July 30-Aug. 1, 7 p.m.…

Murals at School Intersections to Increase Student Safety

In an effort to improve pedestrian safety for students, Mural Arts Philadelphia and South of South Neighborhood Association are partnering to create…

Shakespeare in Clark Park Presents "Pericles"

Shakespeare in Clark Park, an organization that brings professional productions of Shakespeare plays to Philadelphia's parks, will be performing "Pericles, Prince of Tyre" in the "bowl" section of West Philadelphia's Clark…

CHOP Announces Healthier Together Grant Winners

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently announced its first winners of Healthier Together Grants, which will fund local programs that address family food insecurity. "We know that a child's health…

Our Picks

Elementary Cyber Option Prepares Students for a Lifetime of Success

The key to all that Agora Cyber Charter School offers is its dedication to supporting its students on an individualized basis.

You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover...If There Is No Cover

At cyber schools, the pressure that often comes with the superficial nature of appearance and first impressions is removed

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.

Education

Murals at School Intersections to Increase Student Safety

In an effort to improve pedestrian safety for students, Mural Arts Philadelphia and South of South Neighborhood Association are partnering to create…

Stopping the Summer Slide

At the end of every school year, many parents start to worry about the “summer slide”— the loss of knowledge and skills attributed to summer break. But experts disagree on…

Philadelphia Deadline to Sign Up to Repeat Grade Extended

If you live in Philadelphia and think that your child fell behind this year due to virtual schooling, you still have the chance to sign them up to repeat…

Deadline to Sign up to Repeat a Grade July 15

If you live in Pennsylvania and think that your child fell behind this year due to virtual schooling, you now have the chance to sign them up to repeat a…

Camps & Classes

Early Learner Summer Pods Announced

The Barnes Foundation is partnering with seven other Philadelphia cultural organizations to offer free summer activities for children ages 5 and under. The Early Learner Summer Pods program targets children living…

Acting Without Boundaries Empowers Young People With Physical Disabilities

When the pandemic started to spread last year, Acting Without Boundaries, the only theater program in the greater Philadelphia area for kids, teens and young adults with physical disabilities, had to…

Sandcastle Fun Co. Provides Safe, Affordable Programming

During the coronavirus pandemic, University of the Arts graduates Jason Corn and Billy Sander noticed that local parents were looking for safe, flexible and affordable educational programming for their…

Philadelphia Announces Youth Summer Programs

Summer is fast approaching, and Philadelphia recently announced its fun and enriching summer programs and activities for local children and teens. To make it easy for families to find opportunities…

Ages & Stages

Frustrated Young Child Sulking With Crossed Arms And Dirty Look

All the Feels

We’ve all been there. Your 3-year-old has a meltdown in the middle of the grocery checkout line or you become beyond exasperated when your eldest clobbers your youngest for no apparent reason.…

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

Spotting a Speech Disorder in Children

When my son was a toddler, he couldn’t pronounce the letter “R.” Words like “river” were “wivuh” and “crab” became “cwab.” At the time, I thought these speech errors only…

Special Needs Playgrounds Abound in Delaware Valley

Nearly every adult has an image in their minds of a playground — an image that likely includes swings, seesaws, slides and jungle gyms, to name a few common elements.…

Acting Without Boundaries Empowers Young People With Physical Disabilities

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.

Health

5 Summer Health and Safety Myths Debunked

In addition to the likely continued threat of COVID-19 this summer, families will still have to deal with the season’s typical health and safety concerns, from bee stings to sun…

EPA Mid-Atlantic Recognizes CHOP Asthma Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region selected the Community Asthma Prevention Plus Program (CAPP+) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as its first-ever Asthma Community Champion.…

Philly HopeLine Provides Free Mental Health Services

The Philly HopeLine is a critical resource for local students and caregivers to know about this Mental Health Awareness Month. The free and confidential helpline was launched last May by…