Black History Learning
Introduce your kids to Duke Ellington, Rosa Parks & other historical figures through DVDs & learning kits.
MetroKids - February 2011
10 All-Time Great Family DVDs
Critics differ, but these 10 DVDs, organized by age group, are among the greatest all-time family movies.
Play, Create & Skate!
Cabin fever have your kids going bonkers? Take them to these local play centers, art studios & skating rinks.
New This Month
Looking for a family outing? Here are more than a dozen special exhibits and stage performances opening in February.Start >> Stephanie Halinski is calendar editor of MetroKids.
Delaware Deals
Check out these admission discounts and freebies in Delaware during February.
Mommy Guilt vs. Mommy Wisdom
We’ve all got a tough inner critic that judges us, tells us we are likely to fail and compares us unfavorably to the people in our midst. But we have a wise, gentle voice too, and we need to tune into it.
Camps Without Borders
Today's youth travel and adventure camps offer styles ranging from rustic to resort. Many blend adventure, service and cultural immersion.
Kids' Tech Habits Need Balance
Facebook, texting, video games, YouTube — are they making our kids dumb? Rewiring their brains? Enabling them or distracting them?
Why Mouth Guards Matter
There is a disconnect between parents’ concern for their children’s safety while playing sports and the protective equipment kids currently use.
Camp Extras Are Often Necessities
For many busy families, camp conveniences such as transportation and extended hours are necessities. Camps have responded with a variety of extra features and services.
MILK STRIKE!
Taken off breastfeeding or formula, some toddlers refuse cow's milk. The problem is the potential for a vitamin D or calcium deficiency.
3 Black History Month Biographies
An autobiography of Condoleeza Rice and biographies of Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman provide good reading for Black History Month.
CD Describes Friendship's Truths
In their CD Original Friend, the South Carolina trio Lunch Money combines an intimate sound with universal truths of friendship.
9 Special Needs iPhone Apps
For parents of children with disabilities, here are 9 iPhone apps that offer convenient capabilities in an easy-to-carry package.
Kids' Day at the Auto Show
The Show's finale features family fun — and free admission for kids.
2011 Super Camp Fair Photos
Families sampled activities and gathered in-depth information at the MetroKids Super Camp Fair, Jan. 30, at the Conshohocken (PA) Marriott.
