How to Avoid Empty Nest Syndrome
That "they don't need me" feeling starts in high school.
Tweens & Teens
Philly Museums Make It Easy for Teens to Visit
If you’re a teenager who has never been to a museum, it can be intimidating walking into one by yourself or with friends. To help make it easier, the STAMP (Students at Museums in Philly) Teen Council and Art-Reach have created…
Are teens too old to trick-or-treat on Halloween?
Teenagers occupy a strange in-between world. No longer children, not yet adults, they are quick to abandon “childish” things and almost as quick to regret that they have done so. It is during the teen years that many of us…
Should You Let Your Kid See the Movie Eighth Grade?
Should you let your 8th grader see Eighth Grade? Yes, unless you are opposed to them hearing a handful of profanities or seeing a sexually suggestive scene. At the end, however, many parents will consider the lessons learned during the…
Is Caffeine Bad for Kids?
Caffeinated beverages are a cheap and easy way for teens to get through busy days where they get up too early and go to bed too late. While teenagers need eight and a half to nine hours of sleep a…
How to Set Goals for Your Kids
Kids are not lazy or unmotivated; it’s simply easier than ever for them to be distracted and disengaged because we are living in an age of constant stimulation and interruption. We need to help our children learn how and when…
Clear Aligners a Popular Alternative to Braces
New technology is making straightening teeth less visible, faster
How to Teach Your Kids to Save Money
Sallie Mae’s 2016 “Majoring in Money” report states that students ages 18 to 24 carried an average credit card debt of $906 in 2015. This exemplifies the point made by Sallie Mae in a 2013 report that credit card usage…
What to Do With the Family When You Need a Sick Day
Tips for taking care of the family when mom needs to take a sick day.
11 Ways to Keep the Family Active
Where to find activities to keep your family fit, from Cape May to King of Prussia and from Doylestown to Wilmington.