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…
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…
The key to all that Agora Cyber Charter School offers is its dedication to supporting its students on an individualized basis.
At cyber schools, the pressure that often comes with the superficial nature of appearance and first impressions is removed
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.
12 free educational sites to help keep your kids on track while schools are closed.
A requirement that all students have equal access to online instruction has kept some school districts from implementing cyber lessons.
A mom explains why, when her twins weren’t chosen for full-day kindergarten, she found half-day sessions were better.
The key to all that Agora Cyber Charter School offers is its dedication to supporting its students on an individualized basis.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.
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.
Open adoptions and genetic testing make it easier for parents to learn about family medical history for a baby or themselves.
Here are ways to comfort and entertain children with special needs during what can be a frightening time.
What are schools required to do for students with special needs during a shutdown? Special Education Advocate Lisa Lightner has put together this guide.
Advice for parents of students with disabilities to avoid exclusion on field trips.
There is a proposal to keep Emotional Support Animals off of airplanes. Service dogs would still be allowed.
Find out which state and county parks and other outdoor places are open and how to safely visit
It's a stressful time. If anxiety is getting the best of you and your family, here's how to de-stress.
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.
The FDA last week approved Palforzia, which was shown to lessen kids' allergic reaction to peanuts during clinical trials, including at CHOP.
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…
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…
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…
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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