Mix & mash play
Mashups come in all forms — board games included. These will definitely keep your family entertained when you’re stuck inside during those pesky April showers and rainy summer days.
MetroKids - April 2013
Stardines and plandas and slobsters, oh my!
Book reviews: Stardines, Dirt on My Shirt, The Baby Book
Blues-ical genius and silly wit
Kids' music reviewer Kathy O'Connell recommends Blues in All Flavors by Gaye Adegbalola and Champions of the Universe by Ratboy Jr.
Body mass index tracks growth
80% of kids have “normal” weight-to-height ratios. Body mass index (BMI) is a strong indicator of a child's health.
Hope on the horizon: Promising autism therapies
New therapies and treatments for autism
Summer on the Spectrum
Philadelphia-area summer camps for kids with special needs
Kids need sensory play
Fun sensory activities for kids
Autism Research & Advice, Family Fun Features, Other Disabilities Research & Advice, Special Needs Parenting
Differences Welcome
Families with kids with special needs have many opportunities to explore programming and entertainment at area attractions this spring. Local family venues offer special events this month in recognition of Autism Awareness, as well as ongoing programming for kids with sensory issues.
