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By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Nuna CUDL clik This baby carrier with an adjustable waistband and a breathable mesh fabric is designed to provide comfort and freedom for both parent…
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My Turn: A Foster Mom's Journey of Healing and Hope
I’ll be 45 soon, and looking back on the last 15 years, I’m in awe. Most days it's hard to believe what I have accomplished, and even harder to believe…
Postpartum: The Perfect Storm
Researchers from University of Virginia(UVA) Health, John Hopkins Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine discovered a potential contributor to postpartum depression (PPD). When autophagy (according to the National Cancer Institute, the process cells use to break down old, damaged or…
Saying Hello to Baby
By Andrea Denish “Nants’ ingonyama, bakithi, baba. Sithi hu ‘ngonyama.” It’s the opening scene to Disney’s “The Lion King,” and Simba is being raised up high for all the jungle animals to see the future king. I tear up instantly…
Autism and the Role of Siblings
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect social communication and behaviors. ASD is considered…
The Tooth Fairy's House
Where does the tooth fairy live? Is it under the pillow? Is it in the woods? Why not in your house? This Oral Health Month, it’s time to bring the tooth…
Mom and Me Figurines
Make a memory this Mother’s Day with a craft that’s fun for all ages. This month, make painted figurines of both parent and child using a kid-friendly clay substitute that’s easy to handle. The completed figurines can be used as…
Secrets to Throwing an Epic Birthday Party on a Dime
When I received the invite to my nephew’s pirate party, I was worried. The event was being held at his house in the wintertime, so all the 5-year-olds would be cooped up. How would more than 20 kids be entertained…
‘Raising a Little Hell’ at Camp
Camper Victoria Saunders loves swimming at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the summer. It’s not an activity she usually gets to do. Living with…
Parent You Should Know: Sara Sideman
Sara Sideman did not go to Jewish camp growing up. (Sideman’s mother was a school speech pathologist, so she was home in the summer and did not need the childcare.) But nonetheless, a Jewish…
Why Family Dinners Matter: The Science of Eating Together
Most families find it difficult to get everyone together at the dinner table on a regular basis. We’re all so busy with after-school activities, late meetings at work…
Springtime for Little Readers
April showers bring May flowers, and after this cold winter I think we’re all ready for some warmth and sun! Spring not only brings a time of regrowth, but also holidays to celebrate with family and friends. Here are some…
8 Essentials for a Healthy Heart
Take your family’s heart health into your own hands with Life’s Essential 8—a checklist of healthy habits and measures that affect heart, brain and overall well-being for anyone age 2 and older. The American…
Parent You Should Know: Sara Barthol
Link Tanzio is 10 years old and already quite a music wonder. He has played piano since he was 5, guitar for the past few years, and lately, has taken up the clarinet and ukulele. He may get some of…
Educational Summer Programs in the Delaware Valley
Let’s be honest: Your elementary- or middle-school-aged kid is probably a menace. (Many kids are in some form or another.) Therefore, even in the summer when school is out, they need structure and activities that can build character. But…
Party of Two: Single Mamas by Choice in the Delaware Valley
Glorious spring days revive the world with new life and inspire us to celebrate those who love and nurture like no other: mothers. But what of the…
It’s a big, beautiful world: Now get out there, kids, and enjoy it!
For years, parents told their kids “Go out and play,” fully expecting them to spend the day getting dirty, exploring nature and, well, just being kids. Then came video games, smartphones,…
Rare Disease Day: What Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Is (And Isn’t)
Flexibility is usually described as a positive trait in children. They might be able to do party tricks like bend their pinky backwards or always hit a split in gymnastics. But, if those…
10 Tips on Making Your Child’s December Birthday Party Special
When my daughter was born on a cold December night, I was overwhelmed with love. I cuddled with her as my husband and I listened to Christmas music. We…
Here's What We're Loving for You and Your Family This Holiday Season
By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. All product images were provided. Cake-N-Bake Challenge Bring the excitement of cooking shows into the game room. A fast-paced color-matching, cake-building game where the…
MetroKids Wins Two Parenting Media Association Awards
Mid-Atlantic Media publication MetroKids won two awards in the Parenting Media Association Design and Editorial Awards Program. The awards recognize excellence in family publications across the U.S. in 2022. Publications are awarded…
Top 10 Family Events for November 2022
Here are 10 events for family fun this November. From Star Trek to Christmas and Bingo, there's something for everyone to love. For more family fun and the latest in parenting, check out our full digital issue here.