New Children's Media This Summer
Summertime in Philadelphia can be a wonderful experience, and there are no shortage of entertainment options for families who want to hit the town for fun, age-appropriate and COVID-safe activities.…
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Benchmark School
Admits children who have been identified as having a learning difference, an auditory processing deficit, or a perceptual difficulty. Other students have been identified as having dyslexia, being reading disabled or learning disabled, or exhibiting ADD/ADHD.
School in Rose Valley, The
With over 80 years of experience – The School in Rose Valley offers a play-based preschool program committed to the development of the whole child. Expanded preschool with 3-day and 5-day programs. Full-day and half-day options available. Small group learning…
Weekend Planner: February 23, 2018
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Feb. 23, 2018-Feb. 25, 2018
Weekend Planner: January 26, 2018
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Jan. 26, 2018-Jan. 28, 2018
Weekend Planner: September 29, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Sept. 28, 2017-Oct. 1, 2017
Weekend Planner: September 22, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Sept. 22, 2017-Sept. 24, 2017
Weekend Planner: August 25, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Aug. 25, 2017- Aug. 27, 2017
Weekend Planner: June 2, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for June 2, 2017- June 4, 2017
Weekend Planner: April 7, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for April 7, 2017- April 9, 2017
Weekend Planner: February 24, 2017
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Feb. 24, 2017- Feb. 26, 2017
Celebrate Differences
Not sure how to talk to your child about other races and cultures, or how to introduce them into your child's life? Find out what parents can do and why it's important to talk about diversity.
Dine Out with Kids in Philly & the 'Burbs
Philadelphia City Tavern This centuries-old eatery served as the backdrop for some iconic historical events — the country’s first Fourth of July celebration was held here in 1777 — and it shows. Wait staff don period outfits, drinks are poured…
Weekend Planner: January 29, 2016
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Jan. 29 - Jan. 31, 2016.
Weekend Planner: November 20, 2015
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Nov. 20 - Nov. 22, 2015.
Christmas? I'm not ready
Mom blogger Shivaun Williams has been so busy she hasn't had time to watch the usual Christmas videos. So we've provided a Mister Heat Miser clip.
Get down to Earth Day!
Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, April 18-21, 2013, including Earth Day festivals and the Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival.
Spring & St. Patty's Day gold!
Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, March 15-17, 2013, including spring and St. Patrick's Day events.
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.
Tips to battle stereotypes
Help your children recognize at economic, gender and ethnic stereotypes in media. They paint people unfairly and misinform us about the world.
Camps help kids build resilience
Under pressure to succeed academically, socially, in extracurricular activities and with social media, kids to be able to learn from mistakes.
Camp trends go mainstream
Most summer camps have taken steps to prevent bullying, serve healthy meals and employ social media.
Tips for a healthy media diet
With TV, computers, video games, smartphones and other devices vying for kids’ attention, helping them manage their media habits is a major challenge.
Family Jams & fun
Weekend roundup of family-friendly and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Nov. 8-11, 2012.