Sick Kids Care Package Ideas
Kids home sick? Keep them comfy and engaged with these care package ideas.
Solutions
New Year's Resolutions
MK readers share their New Year's Resolutions for parenting in 2015.
After School: How Busy Is Too Busy
How to step back if your kids are too busy with after school extracurriculars
Bipolar Disorder in Children
More kids are being diagnosed as bipolar every year. Find out how to read the signs and follow up with treatment.
Single Parent Support System
How single parents can build a support group. Plus: Philadelphia area support groups for single parents.
The Benefits of Failure
Failure and disappointment teach important life lessons that can help kids grow. Plus, JK Rowling on the Fringe Benefits of Failure
Friends Schools Keep the Peace
What parents can learn from Quaker methods of peaceful conflict resolution used at area Friends schools. Plus, a list of Delaware Valley Friends schools.
Safe School Spot Check
Hallmarks of a safe school and classroom environment
Halloween Costume Ideas
Hot kid Halloween costumes, store-bought and DIY
Vaccinations: What Parents Need to Know
Immunization facts to help you plan your kids' vaccination schedule. Plus, the truth about vaccines and autism.
Get Involved: Parent Volunteers
22 ways to get involved and volunteer at your kids' school.
Kids' Books About Special Needs
Picture and chapter books that teach kids what it's like to have autism, ADHD, a physical disability or other special need
Children Flying Alone
How to get your kids ready to fly alone as an unaccompanied minor
Shopping with Kids
Tips, strategies and shopping games for kids that make going to the store as a family easier
How to Get Ready for Preschool
How to get ready for school and set up preschool success
Pediatric Emergency Room Guide
Pediatric emergency room guide to hospitals in Philadelphia, the PA suburbs, Delaware and South Jersey. Plus, when to take the kids to the ER.
Digital Scrapbooking
7 steps to get your family's digital photos and videos under control
Summer Classes
How summer classes help kids get a jump on school. Plus, summer learning by grade
Lyme Disease in Children
Lyme disease in children's a real medical issue in the Delaware Valley. Learn how to check for and prevent the tick-borne infection.
Kids & Weight Loss Surgery
What parents of obese children need to know about kids and weight loss surgery
Raise a Mini-Mogul
Put kids on an early path to entrepreneurship. Plus, meet Max Levin, the Stock Pick Whiz Kid.
Fun Ways to Get Toddlers to Clean Up
Make cleanup time fun for toddlers and get them used to picking up after themselves.
Mom-Approved No-Power Snow Day Activities
Another big snow is coming. Take a tip from 50 MK moms and have these activities ready, whether the power goes out or not.