If Wishes Were Horses, Kareem Rosser's Story
Kareem Rosser has already accomplished a lot in his 29 years—but the Philadelphia native’s current goal is to give back to his hometown. His Philly roots run deep.…
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9 Steps to Anniversary Present Success
Dad blogger Chris Bernholdt discusses creative anniversary gifts. Aimed at men, his advise might spark ideas for women as well.
Beyond Bunco & Book Club
Don't get stuck in a rut! Try these exciting new ideas for a fun night with your gal pals.
Book Review: 100 Things To Do in Philadelphia Before You Die
This handy reference to the City of Brotherly Love will introduce even a life-long resident of Philly to something new!
Making Lemonade from Lemons: An Autism Story
This book by a 6th grader shows the relationship between two brothers — one with autism — and explores how to help others understand autism.
Books on a Famous House, a Powerful President & an Aspiring Candidate
In honor of this election year, we take a look at books about past presidents, a current candidate and the White House.
MomSpeak wins Gold Award for blogs
The blog, a collection of posts from some 20 area moms, "has a ton of variety," according to contest judges. MetroKids magazine's calendar and book reviews also received recognition.
Art, shadows and soulful apes
Children's book topics include a lively little girl's museum visit, cutouts designed to produce intriguing shadows and a sumptuous counting book based on apes.
Campus Book Rentals offers students ways to save and make money on textbooks
Mom blogger EJ Curran recommends renting as a way for students and families to reduce on college costs.
Five things I’m grateful for this year
Mom blogger Erin Flynn Jay looks back on 2012 to count her blessings. What are you thankful for this year?
Santa stranger anxiety: a lesson learned
Mom blogger Marissa Kiepert Troung recommends Brave Santa by Nancy Poydar. It's a good book to read before visiting Santa, especially if you're concerned about stranger anxiety. Maybe next year!
Food for thought
Reviews of The Onion's Great Escape by Sara Fanilli and A World of Food: Discover Magic Lands Made of Things You Can Eat by Carl Warner.
Why Reading Does a Mommy Good
Mom blogger Jeanine Ludwikowski rediscovers her "long lost love" of reading and encourages other moms to renew old interests.
Word of Advice for Working Moms
Mom blogger Erin Flynn Jay describes the tradeoffs that writing a book has required.
How to Become a REAL Mom
Mom blogger Stephanie Anderson finds wisdom on a down day from The Velveteen Rabbit.
Trout Book/CD Features Farm Life
Trout Fishing in America’s new Book/CD, Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important features upbeat new songs and modernistic drawings of old-fashioned farm life.
The Best Children's Books of 2010
The Horn Book Magazine, which has provide reviews of children’s books for more than 85 years, has released its Fanfare List of best children’s books published in the past year.
A Tween & Teen Man Skills Manual
The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Man Skills
Art and Music Books Can Inspire
Kids' art and music book subjects include Manet, Gauguin, Picasso, Gilbert and Sullivan, Duke Ellington and a fictional recital.
Pop-Ups Target Diverse Interests
Many of 2009's top kids' pop-up books seem aimed at one gender, but they have value for all children.