Action-packed Fitness Programs for Kids
Get your kids moving with fun, dynamic fitness options like CrossFit, parkour, American Ninja Warrior and rock climbing.
Author: Suzanne Koup-Larsen
Empower Kids with Special Needs to Stop Bullies
Teach kids with special needs to advocate for themselves against bullies.
The Truth About School 'Tracking'
Frequent assessments mean today's kids often don't get locked into just one group.
Corporal Punishment
Experts and readers debate the physical discipline method of corporal punishment
VBAC Facts
What pregnant women who don't want another C-section need to know about VBAC births
Summer Learning Loss Is Real
Local learning programs that stop the summer learning loss known as the "summer slide"
Tourette Syndrome: What Parents Need to Know
Tourette's affects 1 in 360 kids. Here's what parents need to know, from tics to treatment
Are E-cigarettes Safe? No!
E-cigarettes appeal to tweens and teens, but the dangers of vaping — including nicotine poisoning — are high.
Apraxia of Speech
Apraxia (aka childhood apraxia of speech) is difficult to diagnose. Learn about the symptoms and treatments.
Prepare for Girls First Period
A girl's period is a major milestone. Prepare with expert advice.
Types of Eating Disorders
How to know if your child has an eating disorder and what to do about it
Bipolar Disorder in Children
More kids are being diagnosed as bipolar every year. Find out how to read the signs and follow up with treatment.
Thyroid Problems in Children
The three types of thyroid problems in children can be managed with treatment.
Kindergarten Age
A look at Kindergarten age and the ongoing trend of redshirting, delaying entry to school for a year
Childhood Diabetes
Symptoms of diabetes in children and how to treat the disease, which is on the rise.
Lyme Disease in Children
Lyme disease in children's a real medical issue in the Delaware Valley. Learn how to check for and prevent the tick-borne infection.
Giving Birth in Philadelphia
Philadelphia-area trends in giving birth include fewer C sections, doula support and postpartum pampering.
Dyslexia: Fix the Disconnect
Defining and diagnosing dyslexia helps parents and schools connect to help kids with learning differences succeed. Plus, New Jersey's new dyslexia laws.
Gluten-Free Diets: Safe for Kids?
Nutrition experts weigh in on whether gluten-free and wheat-free diets like Paleo are safe for kids.
Afraid of the Doctor?
How to help kids deal with their fear of needles and going to the pediatrician
Winter Wonderland: The Poconos
A roundup of family resorts and winter fun for a weekend getaway to the Poconos
Does My Child Need a Tutor?
Expert tutoring advice from Mathnasium, Huntington Learning Center, Above Grade Level and ASSIST Institute
Kids and Plastic Surgery
Why kids and teens want plastic surgery and what makes a good candidate for cosmetic procedures. Plus, frequently performed procedures, trends and parent concerns.
