Things to Do With an Active Child
Your young explorer might be a future scientist or inventor. Nurture that with these ways to keep them engaged.
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Annie's Menagerie
Touching moments! Unique, hands-on, educational and FUN experience providing multiple therapeutic benefits. USDA licensed, insured, with 22 years of delighting animal lovers of all ages and abilities with our amazing pets!
How to Choose a Summer Camp
There are many summer camp options: sports, arts, overnight, adventure... Choose one to match your child's interests and abilities.
Franklin's Mirror Maze Explores Numbers in Nature
Mom blogger Erin Flynn Jay describes the Franklin Institute's Mirror Maze exhibit, open through Sept. 4, 2017.
Stars on the Move Portable Planetarium Shows
Bring the Universe to You with Stars on the Move! Stars on the Move is a portable planetarium owned and operated by Denise Vacca. Denise has over 15 years experience in astronomy education. As producer of the Fels Planetarium at…
TOYS THAT TEACH
Kids will have fun while they learn with these recommendations for all ages from toy stores, parents and reviewers.
Big election offers big opportunity
With intrigue, surprises and high passions, the 2012 presidential campaign offers parents a dramatic way to teach children about our political process.
Tour & Explore Art Museums
Many museums and centers offer educational tours, activities and connections with curriculum.
Fall Fun Field Trips
Educators can take advantage of Delaware Valley fall festivals and outdoor fun to offer educational experiences.
For Earth Day, a Look at Trash
For ages 5-9, a book of facts about our discards can provide educational reading for Earth Day.
Independent Evaluation
Parents probably won't get reimbursed for an outside evaluation if they disagree with the school district's assessment.
Docs Urge Parents To Limit Screen Time for Kids Younger than Age 2
Despite recommendations to the contrary, it's well known that most parents of kids younger than age 2 let them watch at least some TV, smart phone or other screen entertainment. In a nod to this reality, the nation's pediatricians have…
DE Natural History Museum Admission Goes Up June 1
The $1 increase, the Museum's first since 2009, will go into effect June 1.
Secrets of Summer Learning Fun
You can help your kids avoid brain drain while having a good time. All it takes is a focus on how children learn.
Discipline and Disability
By law, schools can't expel students with disabilities if their behavior is the "manifestation of a disability" unless "special circumstances" are involved.
Too Much Homework?
Before assuming the problem is excessive assignments, check out other possibilites, such as study habits or too little time.