8 Earth Day Events for Kids
Earth Day is on April 22, but the local festivities and service projects start tomorrow and last through next weekend. The Philadelphia area has a wide array of educational, creative…
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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
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.
Why I Found Half-Day Kindergarten Was Better Than Full-Day
A mom explains why, when her twins weren’t chosen for full-day kindergarten, she found half-day sessions were better.
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.
Camps & Classes
Camp Is for All Kids!
People who work at camps for children with special needs will often report one universal truth about these programs. Once the kids enter the camp’s grounds, they’re no longer defined by their…
5 Tips for First-Time Overnight Campers
Whether you've attended summer camp as a child or whether your child is the first in your family to go to camp, sending your child to camp takes some preparation and…
When Fun Fulfills a Purpose
Parents know there is a small window of time to make a meaningful, positive impact on children and shape who they may become as adults. A large portion of that influence comes…
7 Advantages of Sending Your Teen to Summer Camp
We often associate summer camp with young children, but as kids grow up, we may forget that they need some of the same experiences they enjoyed when they were younger. Maybe you…
Ages & Stages
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
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.
Field Trips for All Students
Advice for parents of students with disabilities to avoid exclusion on field trips.
Emotional support animals can endanger the public and make life harder for people like me who rely on service dogs
There is a proposal to keep Emotional Support Animals off of airplanes. Service dogs would still be allowed.
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.
New Peanut Allergy Pill for Kids Approved
The FDA last week approved Palforzia, which was shown to lessen kids' allergic reaction to peanuts during clinical trials, including at CHOP.
Home Life
5 Places to Donate Children’s Clothes and Books
It’s time for spring cleaning, and after a year spent mostly at home, your family may be more ready than ever to clear out the clutter. Rather than throwing away…
8 Radio Programs and Podcasts for Kids
If you’re looking for some screen-free entertainment for your kids, radio shows and podcasts may be the perfect answer. However, it’s not always easy to find engaging shows geared specifically…
5 Children’s Books About Historical Women With Philadelphia Ties
Philadelphia is a city steeped in history, which of course includes women’s history. For this Women’s History Month, we’ve selected five children’s books for young readers about impactful women with…
Indoor Fun with Your Family: Build the Ultimate Kids' Craft Closet
Art class shouldn’t be the only times kids get to be creative. “It’s important for kids to use their imaginations to help them express themselves through their creativity,” says Rachel Dorton, public…
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