What Are the Early Signs of Autism in Babies?
A new study confirms that ASD can be detected early. Here are four things you can look for in your one-year-old and other signs at older ages.
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Autism: Sensory Issues, Therapy Solutions
Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often exhibit sensory issues such as hyper- or hypo-sensitivity to various stimuli. As many as 70% to 96% of those diagnosed with autism…
How to Plan a Birthday Party for a Child with Autism
A mom shares tips on planning a birthday celebration for a child with autism.
Is It Autism? The Next Steps
During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different. “We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that moment,…
Learn a Skill This Summer
With many summer camps closing their registration period only a few months into the year, you might be feeling the pressure to narrow down camp choices, but too many options can make it difficult. What if your child doesn’t find…
Springtime for Little Readers
April showers bring May flowers, and after this cold winter I think we’re all ready for some warmth and sun! Spring not only brings a time of regrowth, but also holidays to celebrate with family and friends. Here are some…
Rare Disease Day: What Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Is (And Isn’t)
Flexibility is usually described as a positive trait in children. They might be able to do party tricks like bend their pinky backwards or always hit a split in gymnastics. But, if those…
Love Notes to Your Family
Valentine’s Day celebrates love, friendship and admiration. Here’s a simple, meaningful craft to help you celebrate this special day with your family. Show each member of the family how much you care. Photo by Heather M.…
Watermelon Snowman Snack
The cold chill of winter may have you feeling trapped indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but fun activities fit for the whole family can add excitement and chase…
How to Talk to Kids about Homelessness
As of 2019, more than half a million people experienced homelessness in the United States, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. As a parent, you want to protect…
When to Register Your Child for Camp
It may not be the first thing that comes to mind as the snow begins to pile up in the Mid-Atlantic, but winter may be the best time to lock in…
Coding: A Good Career Path for Autistic Children?
For parents of autistic children, “learn to code” is not a snarky rejoinder to the absence of computer skills. It’s a legitimate suggestion for a career path. Many children who have…
Editor's Picks: Life-sized magnetic play, social emotional learning and more
Silence A wordless picture book where endless narrations are possible. A silent journey through nature and different landscapes allows kids to create their own adventure. $18.95, ages 4-10, cuentodeluz.com Provided…
10 Books for Learning and Family Fun
Give the gift of reading with children's stories about leadership, imagination, faith, grief, fighting for justice and other inspiring stories. Learn some great recipes for your picky eater with a guide for Mom and Dad, too! …
Here's What We're Loving for You and Your Family This Holiday Season
By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. All product images were provided. Cake-N-Bake Challenge Bring the excitement of cooking shows into the game room. A fast-paced color-matching, cake-building game where the…
Welcome Winter with Seasonal Reads
With winter comes the holiday season. Whether you’re celebrating with family or friends, this is a great time to get together and share books! Winter also (hopefully) brings a bit of snow—a magical sight. The books on this list will…
5 Places for Winter Ice Skating in the Delaware Valley
It can be hard to keep up a healthy family routine during the chillier months. Ice skating is a fun hobby with the added benefit of being great cardio exercise, improving…
Festive Philly
Center City Spirit Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St. (west side of City Hall), Philadelphia Dilworth Park, in the shadow of Philadelphia’s City Hall, features a wonderland of family-friendly winter…
Top 10 Family Events for November 2022
Here are 10 events for family fun this November. From Star Trek to Christmas and Bingo, there's something for everyone to love. For more family fun and the latest in parenting, check out our full digital issue here.
Protect Your Skin During Pregnancy
With any pregnancy comes changes to a mother’s skin—such as a growing belly that stretches the skin — but beyond that there are other skin changes brought about by…
How to Have an Autism-Friendly Halloween
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy…
School Lunch Memories
Every school cafeteria offers a familiar scene. As lunchboxes open, eyes dart from one child to the next, and then comes the classic question: what ‘cha got? School lunches draw up memories even…
Should My Child Get Vaccinated?
According to the World Health Organization, vaccination prevents 3.5 million to 5 million deaths globally each year. Yet, in recent years the number of unvaccinated children has skyrocketed. We talked…