Where to Go Horseback Riding in Philadelphia and the Suburbs
Horseback riding offers kids exercise, balance & coordination and a 6-foot friend. Here's a listing of Pennsylvania horse riding and lesson providers.
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Where to Go Horseback Riding in South Jersey
Horseback riding offers kids exercise, balance & coordination and a 6-foot friend. Here's a listing of South Jersey horse riding and lesson providers.
Where to Go Horseback Riding in Delaware
Horseback riding offers kids exercise, balance & coordination and a 6-foot friend. Here's a listing of Delaware horse riding and lesson providers.
Summer Camp & Self Sufficiency
How the overnight camp experience teaches tweens and teens independence
National Museum of American Jewish History
Age-appropriate activities & lessons. Materials provided. MUST-DO: The Spirit of NMAJH, an interactive game the guides students through the museum.
Mothers' Influence on Local Celebs
How did the way their moms raised these local celebs help them achieve their goals?
Mom, I want to play the piano
Great, but how do you know if your child is ready for music lessons?
Help Your Child Love To Swim
Follow these tips for developing water confidence in even the most reluctant youngsters.
Fall Fun Field Trips
Educators can take advantage of Delaware Valley fall festivals and outdoor fun to offer educational experiences.
Homeschoolers Socialize Too!
They get together for proms, sports and many other activities.
Surge in Chinese Language Classes
With the U.S. and Chinese governments cheering them on, an increasing number of Philadelphia-area schools are offering Chinese instruction.
Schools Abandon Cursive Writing
Cursive writing is not a required subject in Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania schools, and many districts are dropping it as a subject.
PA Ski Program for Grades 4 & 5
More than 20 Pennsylvania ski resorts are again offering the Snowpass program, which gives 4th and 5th graders a one-day lift ticket, lesson and ski rental when accompanied by a paying adult.
Plugged-In Parents Monitor Kids' Grades and Assignments Online
Here's how to get the most out of school access systems.
Ballet's the Way to Gain Dance Skills
Dance studio directors say that no matter what dance style interests your child, a ballet foundation will boost basic skills.
Why Start Music Classes Early?
Benefits include increased aptitude, social and emotional development and academic skills.
Apply Early for Summer Science
PA libraries are beginning to register kids in grades 2-6 for a free week of science fun.
Summer Camps Build Character
At summer camp kids learn values, such as the YMCAs' focus on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Camps Go Green
Summer camps, where every day is Earth Day, help children develop environmental awareness.
Life and Science Lessons
Kathy O'Connell recommends kids' CDs by Mr. Ray and They Might Be Giants.
More than Just Horsing Around
Horseback riding offers kids exercise, balance & coordination and a 6-foot friend. Here's a listing of Delaware Valley horse riding and lesson providers.
While Junior Takes a Class, Why Don't You?
A growing number of Delaware Valley activity providers are scheduling classes for adults to coincide with kids’ lessons.