Make Time for Crises
Mom blogger Darla DeMorrow, a professional organizer, observes that we will all face crises, good and bad. It's a matter of when, not if. Being ready for life's surprises means leaving time to handle them.
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Drub-Abuse Prevention Assembly Choices
Assemblies and In-Class Curicula Educate About Addiction
One-Stop Pediatric Care
Physical and mental health impact one another and recently, there’s been a move to patient-centered pediatric care. For children experiencing anxiety, behavior problems or more significant mental disorders each year, timely access to a mental health professional can alleviate a serious issue.
Count Your Blessings
Don't despair about getting older! Instead, take stock of the many wonderful things and people in your life in a gratitude list.
Summer Camp & Self Sufficiency
How the overnight camp experience teaches tweens and teens independence
Hands-on Learning in Montessori Schools
Instead of worksheets and pencils, Montessori classrooms offer children opportunities to learn through touching and doing.
Family Game Time: Chutes & Hoots
One mom wonders whether toys and board games should be labeled to reflect the longevity of their entertainment value.
Safe vitamins for families
Mom blogger Trina O'Boyle says check the ingredients in your child's vitamins and avoid synthetics, which can do more harm than good.
Hurry up and wait
Mom blogger Marion Kase resolves to enjoy more moments with her kids, rather than rushing through their childhood.
14 Awesome Kids' Summer Concerts
Among the many groups performing in July and August, The Plants sprout up at the Abington Art Center's Kidfest and Phoenixville's Colonial Theater.
Tales of Getting Older
The reality that life moves so quickly can sting, says blogger Jessica Cohen.
Top 10 Frazzled Mom Moments
Tongue firmly in cheek, mom blogger Marion Kase lists 10 daily moments that frazzle moms.
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.
10 Tools To Balance Work & Life
Strategies to care for a young child, work and attend to personal needs
Kids' Funk with a Jewish Twist
Shabbat Shaboom features outstanding musicianship and perfect production. Also reviewed: "Cleaning Hullaballoo" by Cake for Dinner.
Cartoonish Music & Grand Melodies
On the Tangled soundtrack, Ashman’s terrific score blends cartoonish music with grand melodies that capture the depth of the movie.
How To Build Writing Skills
You can help your child become a better writer by helping him overcome common writing problems.
Picture Book Wit and Wisdom
These entertaining illustrated kids' books are packed with facts.
Life and Science Lessons
Kathy O'Connell recommends kids' CDs by Mr. Ray and They Might Be Giants.
Flextime Can Balance Work and Life
If the advantages of a flexible work schedule appeal to you, but you’re not sure how to get the ball rolling, consider these ideas.
Camps Address Kids' Emotional Needs
Specialized camps offer fun and support to kids with emotional challenges, including grief, military service and HIV/AIDS.