How to Handle Head Lice
While head lice can spread at any time of the year, it’s particularly important to be on the lookout for signs of lice in the winter, especially when we are all spending more time…
Author: Eleanor Linafelt
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Jan. 14-16
Enjoy winter fun including a firepit and ice skating as well as multiple dinosaur-themed events this weekend. Family Fireside Fun January 14, 5:30-7 p.m. Schiff Natural Lands Trust & Schiff…
MLK Day in the Delaware Valley
There are many family-friendly events and volunteer opportunities in the area this weekend and next week to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. From weekend-long programs to service opportunities on Monday,…
Find Your Indoor Fun in the Delaware Valley
During these winter months, you may find yourself desperately wanting to get out of the house with your kids, but a cold trip to a blustery playground may not be on your…
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Jan. 7-9
Start off the new year with winter festivities and fun art projects happening throughout the Delaware Valley this weekend. Star(t) Your Year Off Right January 7, 3 p.m. Oak Lane Library,…
12 Places To Go Ice Skating in the Delaware Valley
It’s the season for ice skating, and more than enough ice rinks are open for public skating across the Delaware Valley. Choose from outdoor rinks, skating clubs that offer lessons, the Philadelphia Flyers’ own training center and more. Please confirm…
Top 10 Delaware Valley Events in January
Kick off 2022 with outdoor wintry events and the last chance to see multiple special exhibitions in the Philadelphia area. Fire & Frost Fun January 7, 4-8 p.m. &…
New Year's Eve Celebrations for Kids
Whether you want a daytime activity or a special place to see fireworks, the Delaware Valley has plenty to offer for kid-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations this year. Check out…
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Dec. 17-19
It may be nearing the nearest day of the year, but the Delaware Valley is still offering plenty of opportunities for your family to get out of the house. Enjoy…
Delaware Valley Holiday Train Displays
’Tis the season for glittering lights, Christmas trees, gift giving and, of particular interest to our transportation-loving kids, holiday train displays. The Delaware Valley offers festive model trains on…
Delaware Valley Volunteer Opportunities for Families
Volunteering with your family is a great way to give back to your community while spending quality time together. From tackling poverty and caring for animals to preserving the environment, you…
Supporting Your Family's Immune System
While you continue to take precautions to keep kids safe from COVID-19, you should know that we are in the midst of cold and flu season. Parents and kids can…
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Dec. 10-12
This weekend, the Delaware Valley is filled with festive events to get your family into the holiday spirit. Check out the decked-out SEPTA buses, make edible ornaments for birds, stock up…
Parent You Should Know: Ona Wetherall
Ona Wetherall is the lead teacher for the Rosebud Garden Prekindergarten, governing team member, early childhood leader and parent association liaison at Kimberton Waldorf School in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. She lives in Kimberton, Pennsylvania, with her partner and their 17-year-old Rowan,…
Top 10 Delaware Valley Events in December
December brings light shows, educational events and plenty of ways to get in the festive spirit. There's no shortage of fun happening in the Delaware Valley this month, despite the…
Delaware Valley Light Shows
This holiday season, your family will be able to find light shows everywhere from local zoos and a Sesame Street-themed park to beautiful gardens. Many of these Delaware Valley destinations…
Family Hanukkah Events
Happy Hanukkah! The Philadelphia area has plenty of Hanukkah events happening through the rest of the week to celebrate with the whole family. Boathouse Row Lights November 28-December 6 1 Boathouse…
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Nov. 26-28
The weekend after Thanksgiving is when the winter holiday festivities kick off. Enjoy family-friendly holiday parades and Hanukkah celebrations all weekend. Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum November 26-28 Museum of…
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Nov. 19-21
There's a wide assortment of things to do this weekend. Multiple holiday light shows open this weekend, featuring family-friendly attractions. There are also lots of outdoor activities include a full…
MetroKids Wins Parenting Media Association Awards
MetroKids recently won nine awards from the Parenting Media Association which were announced at the PMA Annual Conference held on November 15. The Design, Editorial and General Excellence Awards were judged by…
Keeping Your Kids Active During the Winter
The days are getting shorter, winter is approaching and kids are spending more time indoors. While young people may not be getting as much exercise as they would ordinarily get…
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Nov. 12-14
There's a wide variety of fun activities happening this weekend. From game nights to park clean-ups to an early holiday flea market, your whole family will have plenty to do.…
Where To Get Kids Vaccinated Against COVID
Parents can breathe a sigh of relief, because the COVID vaccine has finally been approved for children ages 5-11. The FDA approved Pfizer's COVID vaccine for this age group last…
Delaware Valley Turkey Trots
If you’re the type of family who likes to participate in a 5K run together before feasting on your Thanksgiving meal, you’re in luck. The Delaware Valley has plenty…
