Black kids and suicide: Why are rates so high, and so ignored?
Black children age 5–11 had the highest rate of death by suicide in 2016 and 2018.
Learn How to Escape a Worst-Case Scenario at the Franklin Institute
The interactive exhibit lets you put the survival lessons you learn to the test.
As Local Teen Gamer Wins $3 million, Esports Teams Go to School
Schools across the country, including ones in Philadelphia and the suburbs, have added esports teams as an extracurricular activity.
Scout Camps for Boys or Girls
Boy Scouts now welcome girls. Or choose Girl Scouts for a girls-only experience.
Colored Rice Easter Sensory Bin
This Easter sensory bin is made with colored rice, plastic eggs, little chicks and fine motor tools. Bright and colorful, this rice bin is fun for all ages.
Best Toys for Kids with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Delays
What are the best toys for children with special needs?
Philadelphia’s Newest Park is Open for Bird Watching, Hiking
Philadelphia’s newest park and recreation site, The Discovery Center, is now open in East Fairmount Park for hiking, bird watching and more.
You can explore the...
How Zero Tolerance Policies Can Impact Students With Special Needs
Zero-tolerance policies meant to keep weapons out of schools sometimes punish students with special needs for less serious offenses.
John O'Hurley Children's Musical Featured Before Dog Show
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia National Dog Show is coming back to town next month and, with it, a children's musical based on the...
Rube Goldberg Exhibit Opens in Philadelphia
The Art of Rube Goldberg, which celebrates the cartoonist and illustrator best known for his whimsical drawings of overly complicated inventions, opens today, Oct. 12,...
