Tips To Pack a Safe Lunch
A recent study found that more than 90 percent with perishable items (even with multiple ice packs) were kept at unsafe temperatures.
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It's a Good Time To Try Soccer
The Women's World Cup has raised interest and awareness in soccer. Here's how to help your child get started.
Heinz Wildlife Photo Contest
Kids, teens and adults have until Sept. 1 to enter the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum's annual photo contest.
What Are the New Sunscreen Rules?
By summer 2012, products must protect against two types of radiation and have a SPF of at least 15 in order to claim they reduce the risk of skin cancer. They also must say how many minutes they resist water instead of claiming to be "waterproof." SPF ratings higher than 50 could be banned.
New Children's Zoo To Open in 2013
The Philadelphia Zoo has broken ground for a new, world-class children's zoo that will open in 2013. Animals will move throughout the Zoo on new overhead trails.
'My Plate' Replaces Food Pyramid
Four sections correspond to recommended dietary portions, with a dairy portion on the side. Officials and First Lady Michelle Obama say the new graphic is easier to understand.
7.5 Million Preteens Use Facebook
Consumer Reports survey finds many young childre use the service illicitly. Unsupervised, they are exposing themselves and their family to online risks.
Jacob and Isabella Top Baby Names
Sophia rose to the 2nd most popular girl's name in Social Security's 201 list. Aiden entered the top 10, while Elvis left the building.
New Advice: Use Rear-Facing Seats Until Age 2, Booster Until Age 8-12
Wait until your child fully outgrows the seat, says the American Academy of Pediatrics, which also advises to keep kids in the back seat until age 13.
Merion Mercy Science Trio Triumphs
The 9th graders envisioned a new method of earthquake protection for the national ExploraVision competition.
Now You Can Find or Warn about Unsafe Products Before a Recall
At www.SaferProducts.gov, parents can search for or make safety complaints about family products such as cribs, kids’ clothing, bicycles and toys.
MetroKids Kids' Music Reviews and September Cover Win Awards
Sound Off! column and September magazine cover win awards from the Parenting Publications of America.
7 Phila. & Bucks Parish Schools Shut
Seven parish elementary schools in Philadelphia and Bucks County, PA will close at the end of the 2010-2011 school year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced.
Drop-Side Crib Sales Banned
Parents using cribs with drop rails are urged to check that the rail is functioning properly and that their crib has not been recalled.
Subpar Schools Show Little Progress
Low-performing schools, whether charter or district schools, showed little improvement during a five-year period monitored in a new study.
Should Infants Have Seats on Planes?
Two federal agencies disagree on whether parents should be required to buy an extra ticket when flying with a child younger than age 2.
10 Kids' Health Issues To Watch
KidsHealth.org, based in Wilmington, DE, has published its annual list of 10 Kids’ Health Issues to Watch in the coming year, compiled by its doctors and editors.
Day Care Ailments Have a Benefit
Toddlers who attend large group day cares before age 2½ tend to have more respiratory and ear infections at that age, but fewer such illnesses during elementary school, according to a new study.
Kids’ Med Measuring Cups Criticized
The measuring cups or devices packaged with over-the-counter (OTC) liquid children’s medication contained inconsistencies or useless information in almost every sample in a study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
PA Ski Program for Grades 4 & 5
More than 20 Pennsylvania ski resorts are again offering the Snowpass program, which gives 4th and 5th graders a one-day lift ticket, lesson and ski rental when accompanied by a paying adult.
50% of H.S. Students Admit Bullying
Largest-ever U.S. high school student survey also finds more than half hit someone in the past 12 months.
Facebook Must Explain Security Rift
The U.S. House privacy committee demands to know what Facebook will do about applications that transmit users' ID numbers, even with strict privacy settings.
Docs Urge Focus on Kids' Media Use
In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges doctors, schools and parents to focus on kids use of the Internet, TV, cell phones and other media.
Massive Fisher Price Toy Recall
Tricycles, play sets, high cheers and Wheelies Rampways contain portruding parts or pose choking hazards.