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By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Hop, Waddle, Stomp! Toss the soft, colorful ball, choose a matching puzzle piece and waddle across the room to unite the baby…

Editor's Picks: We Love It!

By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Nuna CUDL clik This baby carrier with an adjustable waistband and a breathable mesh fabric is designed to provide comfort and freedom for both parent…

Summer Series for Delaware Valley Families

These events recur weekly in August or September. Don’t miss out on the family fun! Terrific Tuesdays Throughout August, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library…

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Editor's Picks: We Love It!

By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Hop, Waddle, Stomp! Toss the soft, colorful ball, choose a matching puzzle piece and waddle across the room to unite the baby…

Editor's Picks: We Love It!

By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Nuna CUDL clik This baby carrier with an adjustable waistband and a breathable mesh fabric is designed to provide comfort and freedom for both parent…

Education

Top 5 Benefits of Enrolling Your Kids In Swim Lessons

Learning to swim can open a world of opportunity for your little one and the lessons learned during swim class can benefit your child for their entire life. These lessons can also be lifesaving, as formal swimming lessons can reduce…

My Turn: Eco-friendly Valentine's Day

Love is in the air! It’s that time of year when our kids celebrate friendship and love by indulging in treats and handing out cards to their friends during Valentine’s Day class…

Camps & Classes

‘Raising a Little Hell’ at Camp

Camper Victoria Saunders loves swimming at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the summer. It’s not an activity she usually gets to do. Living with…

Parent You Should Know: Sara Sideman

Sara Sideman did not go to Jewish camp growing up. (Sideman’s mother was a school speech pathologist, so she was home in the summer and did not need the childcare.) But nonetheless, a Jewish…

Learn a Skill This Summer

With many summer camps closing their registration period only a few months into the year, you might be feeling the pressure to narrow down camp choices, but too many options can make it difficult. What if your child doesn’t find…

Ages & Stages

Baby-Proofing: Here's What You Need to Know

Baby-proofing is an important step in every parent’s journey. As children grow, so does their curiosity. The goal is to make your home a safe place for them to play and explore…

SpecialKids

Planning a Playdate: Neurodiversity Edition

Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, socialize and…

Autism and the Role of Siblings

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect social communication and behaviors. ASD is considered…

Autism: Sensory Issues, Therapy Solutions

Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often exhibit sensory issues such as hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to various stimuli. As many as 70% to 96% of those diagnosed with autism…

Health

Baby-Proofing: Here's What You Need to Know

Baby-proofing is an important step in every parent’s journey. As children grow, so does their curiosity. The goal is to make your home a safe place for them to play and explore…

My Turn: Health Benefits of Volunteering for Kids and Teens

Volunteering is a valuable experience that most people believe is beneficial for society.  It’s never too early to encourage your children to start volunteering in an age-appropriate way, and there’s no better time than National Volunteer Week (April 16-22). [caption…

Watermelon Snowman Snack

The cold chill of winter may have you feeling trapped indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but fun activities fit for the whole family can add excitement and chase…

Home Life

Saying Hello to Baby

By Andrea Denish “Nants’ ingonyama, bakithi, baba. Sithi hu ‘ngonyama.” It’s the opening scene to Disney’s “The Lion King,” and Simba is being raised up high for all the jungle animals to see the future king. I tear up instantly…

Mom and Me Figurines

Make a memory this Mother’s Day with a craft that’s fun for all ages. This month, make painted figurines of both parent and child using a kid-friendly clay substitute that’s easy to handle. The completed figurines can be used as…

Parent You Should Know: Sara Sideman

Sara Sideman did not go to Jewish camp growing up. (Sideman’s mother was a school speech pathologist, so she was home in the summer and did not need the childcare.) But nonetheless, a Jewish…

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