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…
Author: Eleanor Linafelt
8 Places to Interact with Animals
Whether your kids want to meet alpacas, birds, sheep or even giraffes, there's a local spot for them. From an urban goat farm to zoos to barnyards, these eight Delaware…
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…
Mothers Leave Workforce Citing Child Care Responsibilities
Women across the nation have left the workforce in staggering numbers since COVID-19 began to spread in the United States, about a year ago. According to a recent report from…
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…
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens Reopens
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, an immersive art venue for people of all ages that had been closed since November due to coronavirus restrictions and the winter weather, reopened on April 1.…
10 Delaware Valley Easter Events
From classic egg hunts to photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny to a PEEPS display, the Delaware Valley is filled with kid-friendly Easter events this year. Many require timed tickets…
10 Family-Friendly Museums Open Now
There’s a museum in the Delaware Valley for every kid—whether they’re interested in science, history, the arts or transportation. These 10 museums…
6 Gardens to Visit this Spring
After a snowy, isolating winter, families are more than ready to get outside to enjoy the arriving spring weather. These six Delaware Valley spots with plenty of open space to…
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…