How to Have a Joyful Home
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…
Baby Clothing and Care in the Delaware Valley
New baby, new clothes, new care! Being a new parent can be stressful as you're trying to adjust your schedule and figure out what works best for your unique…
Family Road Trip Survival Guide
Summer is upon us, which means, for many American families, it’s time to hit the road. In fact, a 2021 CarInsurance.com survey of U.S. drivers found that 79% of…
Parenting Products to Make Your Summer a Success
Willow + Sim Bamboo Kids Beach Toys Perfect for beach days, these toys are made from unbleached compostable bamboo. This eco-friendly and durable set is lightweight and packaged in a natural canvas bag with mesh base and hemp rope handle…
Why You Should Learn ASL
Being deaf is more common than many people think, and deaf children are usually born to hearing parents. In fact, more than 90% of deaf children are born to hearing…
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
The New School Experience
At the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, we are proud to offer students in grades K-12 an alternative to traditional education. Families look…
How to Pick the Right School for Your Child with Special Needs
Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with…
Learning from Every Teacher
The boys bounced around the back seat as I steered our SUV into…
Celebrate Teachers!
Get ready for Teacher Appreciation Week with these gift ideas!
Camps & Classes
Delaware Valley Cooking Classes
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…
Where and Why Your Child Should Try Archery
Everybody seems to be channeling their inner Katniss Everdeen these days. The popular character from “The Hunger Games”—with…
Summer Camps in the Delaware Valley Area
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…
The Benefits of Summer Camps for Special Needs
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…
Ages & Stages
Baby Clothing and Care in the Delaware Valley
New baby, new clothes, new care! Being a new parent can be stressful as you're trying to adjust your schedule and figure out what works best for your unique…
Delaware Valley Doula and Midwife Highlights
Doulas Doula Belle 267-797-8892 doulabelle.com Areas Served: Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, South New Jersey and surrounding areas Doula Belle is LGBTQIA+ friendly and offers antepartum, birth and postpartum support…
How to Throw a Good Kids' Party
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…
Pettaway Pursuit Foundation Supports Disadvantaged Mothers
As Theresa Pettaway watched a nurse pour a gallon of breast milk down the drain, she was…
SpecialKids
How to Pick the Right School for Your Child with Special Needs
Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with…
Social Skills for Kids With Special Needs
All children need to be able to understand facial expressions and recognize social cues in other people, look them in the eye, and be able to follow classroom rules. For kids with special needs, however, these lessons may not come…
Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Linked to Risk of ADHD, Autism
A new study follows others that suggest a link between the pain- and fever-reducer, best known at Tylenol, and ADHD and autism. But more research is needed, the study's author says.
Is It Autism? The Next Steps
During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different. “We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that moment,…
Health
Obstetrician and Dietary Specialist Highlights
Obstetricians Advocare The OB GYN Specialists 157 Route 73 Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-874-9555 Professionals attempt vaginal birth whenever possible and offer support for vaginal births after C-sections. They support all…
Should Your Child Get Braces?
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…
What to Know about Ectopic Pregnancy
One of the most blissful, anticipatory times in a woman’s life can be when trying to get pregnant or having confirmed a positive pregnancy test. But for some women, the initial high can…
7 Best Family Biking Spots in the Delaware Valley
With temperatures warming up, it’s time to explore the outdoors. What better way to do it than with your family? Biking is a…
Home Life
How to Have a Joyful Home
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…
Books to Celebrate Father's Day and New Siblings
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…
How to Organize Baby Clothes
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…
How to Make Father’s Day Special
Father’s Day is the time of year when we thank the father figures in our lives for all the guidance and love they’ve shown us. Explore some of the following ideas…