These albums make great gifts for the whole family this holiday season, from inspiring family stories to good fun. Give the gift of music for all to enjoy. “A Thankfully Spooktacular Christmas” by Dennis McKinley All Star Kid, a…
Father’s Day is the time of year when we thank the father figures in our lives for all the guidance and love they’ve shown us. Explore some of the following ideas…
By Alex Krutchik Warmer temperatures and sunny skies encourage many families to take to the streets and sidewalks to ride…
Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood and the contribution of mothers to society. Did you know that the holiday is celebrated worldwide as an international day to honor moms? In…
Wait! Don’t throw out those paper towel rolls or tissue paper tubes. Do this craft with them instead. With a few simple supplies and easy steps,…
Rock painting is a soothing activity that engages the mind in a simple yet pleasant way, and it’s a perfect bonding craft for you and your…
Want to get crafty this summer and don’t know where to start? Try this easy, cute cactus craft! You might already have all the supplies you need. …
Kids today are growing up in an age defined by access to the internet, online devices and an increasingly connected world through social media. Parents navigating this world must make difficult decisions…
Dana Giusti is the children’s librarian at Lovett Memorial Library in Philadelphia. She lives in Mount Airy, a quaint Philadelphia neighborhood, with her husband and 2-year-old son named Connor. What’s…
By Rudy Malcom “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Licensed psychologist Harriette Wimms uses this lyric from Leonard Cohen’s song “Anthem” to think…
Stories of supply chain issues, shortages at stores and backups with delivery services fill the news. Industry watchers advise people to do their holiday shopping early this year to avoid the disappointment. Yet, this opportunity could be ideal to start…
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…
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,…
Family relationships can be complicated. Families that come together through foster care, guardianship and adoption often experience added layers of complexity. One constant for all these families is the experience…
The school year is already a few weeks in, and it feels overwhelming in a whole new way. It’s hard to believe this is the third school year impacted by COVID; you would think…
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…
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…
A help guide on stress relievers for children and adults during the coronavirus pandemic
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See which breeds might, or might not, be best suited for families with kids.
Parents (and grandparents) return to summer camp with the kids for an affordable family vacation.
Your young explorer might be a future scientist or inventor. Nurture that with these ways to keep them engaged.
There are plenty of options near Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware for couples to take a weekend trip without the kids.
This year, pick a resolution that the whole family can get behind.