How Grandmothers Saved the World
They helped their grandchildren, especially the babies, survive in a dangerous world. They still have an important role to play today.
Ages & Stages
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.
How to Teach Kids About Consent
Because consent is more than sexual, parents should talk to their children about it from a young age.
How to Stop Your Kid Bullying
What should you do if your child is the bully?
How to Correctly Fit Your Kids' Shoes
Poorly fitting shoes can cause foot problems down the road. Learn what to look for in children's shoes.
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When Should You Help Your Kids With Their Homework?
Parents' homework help is most useful when kids are young or older and struggling with a subject that you know well.
How to Make it Through Your Kid's Middle School Years
A local school counselor uses his years of experience to help you get your child from kid to teen.
Local High Schools Decide to Start School Later
Several suburban Philadelphia high schools now start classes later, while others debate the pros and cons.
As Local Teen Gamer Wins $3 million, Esports Teams Go to School
Schools across the country, including ones in Philadelphia and the suburbs, have added esports teams as an extracurricular activity.
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I Previously Rejected My LGBTQ+ Child. How Can I Fix It?
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Baby-Proofing: Here's What You Need to Know
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Party of Two: Single Mamas by Choice in the Delaware Valley
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Baby Clothing and Care in the Delaware Valley
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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
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Pettaway Pursuit Foundation Supports Disadvantaged Mothers
As Theresa Pettaway watched a nurse pour a gallon of breast milk down the drain, she was…
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.