Family Life Archives

Choosing a Musical Instrument

For the Withers family of Abingdon, Maryland, the house rule is if you want to live here, you have to learn to play a musical instrument. “We said, ‘We don’t…

Indoor Fun with Your Family: Build the Ultimate Kids' Craft Closet

Art class shouldn’t be the only times kids get to be creative. “It’s important for kids to use their imaginations to help them express themselves through their creativity,” says Rachel Dorton, public…

4 Ways to Help Kids Relax as the Coronavirus Upends Everyday Life

A help guide on stress relievers for children and adults during the coronavirus pandemic

Rocky, The Musical Coming to Philly

A musical based on the iconic movie is coming home as an adaption tailored for a Philadelphia audience.

Find the Best Family Dog to Fit Your Lifestyle

See which breeds might, or might not, be best suited for families with kids.

Family Summer Camps, a Cheaper Way to Vacation

Parents (and grandparents) return to summer camp with the kids for an affordable family vacation.

Things to Do With an Active Child

Your young explorer might be a future scientist or inventor. Nurture that with these ways to keep them engaged.

Weekend Getaways for Couples (Without the Kids)

There are plenty of options near Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware for couples to take a weekend trip without the kids.

Find a New Year Resolution for the Family

This year, pick a resolution that the whole family can get behind.

Children's Books About Trailblazing Women, Jane Austen, Everything Else

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018 Yes, Virginia, there was a time when it was possible to have information about the world at your fingertips without the internet. Besides ungainly encyclopedias, extremely handy, fat paperback books like The…

Grammy-Nominated and World Music for Kids

Kathy O'Connell's highlights of Grammy-nominated and world-music options for kids.

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.

The Best New Kindie Music

If one artist’s work forms the roots of independent kids’ music (aka “kindie”), that artist is Raffi.

One-Stop Pediatric Care

Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.