Are Your Kids Having an Earthquake Drill?
The Great ShakeOut Drill takes place in schools and businesses across the country.
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Where to Get a 2019 NCAA Mascot Bracket for Kids
Here is the updated 2019 NCAA mascot bracket for kids.
American Girl Opens First Outlet Store in Hershey
The next nearest retail store is in New York city.
Where to See Eighth Grade Movie for Free Tonight
The movie Eighth Grade will be shown for free tonight in King of Prussia and Wilmington. The widely acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy is rated R, but ratings won't be enforced for this free showing, which is happening across the country Wednesday…
Cool (and Free) Things to Do in April
There is a mussel hatchery at Fairmount Water Works. Mussels don’t create much of a ruckus, so you can be forgiven for not knowing about it, but more than 19,000 people have found the hatchery since it opened last year.…
Free, Discounted, Fun Things to do in March
Here are some free, discounted and fun things to do in March in Philadelphia, its suburbs and in South Jersey and Delaware The library card that can get your family into 10 local attractions for free A library card is…
Remember the Philadelphia Zoo's Coldilocks with a donation in her name to Polar Bear International
Today is International Polar Bear Day, which is bittersweet in the Philadelphia area this year. Last week the Philadelphia Zoo lost Coldilocks, the 37-year-old polar bear that had to be euthanized due to declining health because of her age. If…
How Will Local School Districts Handle Student Walkouts Against Gun Violence?
Local school districts are faced with deciding how they will respond if students take part in walkouts organized in response to the shooting deaths of 17 students in Parkland, Florida. Many districts in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware have not…
Preview: Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution opens April 19.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Opens at the Plymouth Meeting Mall
LEGOLAND Discovery Center opens at the Plymouth Meeting Mall on April 6.
How to Talk to Children about Disabilities
Encourage inclusion and acceptance by teaching your child to understand differences
Game Review: Moms Confess
Gather some friends during your kid's sports practice or for an moms' night out and play this fun game that reveals your parenting successes and challenges
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Coming to Philadephia
Get all the details about the area's newest attraction and its grand opening!
Create Healthier Tech Habits for Kids
Get your kids' tech use under control and teach them to to police it better themselves
Tips for Great Dental Hygiene
Follow these helpful guidelines to ensure healthy teeth and proper dental hygiene practices for your kids.
Cirque du Soleil’s New Avatar-based Show Comes to Philly
The world of Pandora comes to life on stage!
Mom Com Comeback
Adult coloring books are all the rage. Harried moms will appreciate the humor in this new coloring book from a former MetroKids cartoonist!
Snow Day Activities Can Help Build a Child’s Resilience
Fill the next snow day with teachable moments.
Frogs: A Chorus of Colors at the Academy of Natural Sciences
The Academy of Natural Sciences' Frogs: A Chorus of Colors runs Feb. 4-May 14.
How to React to a Drowning Incident
Be proactive and plan a safe swim environment before entering the water.
Don’t Miss MetroKids’ 9th Annual Super Camp Fair!
Get a jump on summer plans! Meet with staff from 75+ camps; enjoy games, crafts and entertainment; and enter to win discounts and scholarships to local camps!
Parenting a Preteen
How to cope with the attitude changes your preteen will go through on his or her way to independence
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Home
Hidden dangers can lurk in even the tidiest of homes. Learn how to perform a safety audit and make the changes necessary to keep your family safe.