MetroKids January 2014

Headaches & Hormones

Women's headaches are often caused by hormones. Here's how to handle the pain.

The Benefits of Summer Camp

The intangible, lifelong benefits of the summer camp experience include confidence, being a team player and friendship.

Do Sticker Charts Work?

Reward systems like sticker and behavior charts can backfire on parents who use them for positive discipline.

Early Literacy Basics

Get babies and toddlers ready to read with simple pre-reading games.

Vacation Planning and Special Needs

How to go plan a destination family vacation when you've got a child with special needs.

Healthy Grab-and-Go Snacks

Easy, kid-friendly, gluten-free make-and-take snacks

Busy Mom Timesavers

Digital shortcuts like grocery delivery, meal planning and organizational websites, apps and online services give busy parents more quality family time.

New Kids' Music Reviews

Helen Slater's Myths of Ancient Greece, Roger Day's Marsh Mud Madness and the 2014 Grammy nominees for Best Music for Children

New Kids' Book Reviews

Kid book reviews of A History of Just About Everything: 180 Events,People and Inventions That Changed the World; Bugs; and Knowledge Encyclopedia

Afraid of the Doctor?

How to help kids deal with their fear of needles and going to the pediatrician

The Inside Scoop

Indoor play venues in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey.

National Catholic Schools Week

In honor of National Catholic School Week 2014, several area educators and parents weigh in on why a Catholic school education matters in the modern world.