How to Talk to Kids about Homelessness
As of 2019, more than half a million people experienced homelessness in the United States, according to the Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. As a parent, you want to protect…
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Helping Children Rebuild Trust Amid National Violence
The United States has seen an inflation in gun violence, with active shooter incidents becoming alarmingly more common in recent years. They increased from just three in 2000…
Learning Beyond the Classroom
The U.S. Census Bureau notes that rates of homeschooling as a primary instructional method for school-age children skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to ever-changing restrictions and familial decisions.…
Parent You Should Know: Jessica Kartalija
Jessica Kartalija is a CBS Philly (CBS3, KYW-TV) news anchor. Originally from San Diego, California, she has lived and worked in the Philadelphia area since 2001. She lives in Wayne, Philadelphia with…
How to Have a Joyful Home
Curating joy in our life matters. It is more important than ever for parents to be intentional about creating experiences of joy for themselves and help their kids experience more of…
Ready or Not | Madeline Levine
When psychologist Dr. Madeline Levine’s latest book “Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World” (Harper, 2020) published at the end of February 2020, little…
Childhood 2022: Navigating Mental Health in the Digital Age
Kids today are growing up in an age defined by access to the internet, online devices and an increasingly connected world through social media. Parents navigating this world must make difficult decisions…
How to Make it Through Your Kid's Middle School Years
A local school counselor uses his years of experience to help you get your child from kid to teen.
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.
“Good Enough” Parenting Works, at Least for Babies, Researcher Says
There is no need to immediately pick up a baby as soon as he starts to whimper, just be sure to calm him down eventually at least half the time.
It Takes More Than a Special Needs Trust to Plan Their Financial Future
A special needs trust is a good start, but how do you fund it?
10 Quick Positive Discipline Tips You Can Rely On
What is positive discipline? Katie Chiavarone explains and gives examples of how to use it.
How to Avoid Empty Nest Syndrome
That "they don't need me" feeling starts in high school.
More Theaters in the Philadelphia Area Offer Sensory-friendly Shows
Families of children with special needs have more options than ever for "relaxed" performances in Philadelphia, its suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware.
Genetic, Pregnancy Screening Tests for Baby and You
The number of conditions that can be detected in genetic screening is increasing. But which tests should you get?
How Zero Tolerance Policies Can Impact Students With Special Needs
Zero-tolerance policies meant to keep weapons out of schools sometimes punish students with special needs for less serious offenses.
How to Spot Bullying
Figuring out whether or not your child is a victim of bullying can be a difficult task.
Why Do You Mix Up Your Kids' Names?
We’ve all done it: In a moment of multitasking, like putting away groceries, wrangling a toddler, and trying to plan dinner — or just a brainless moment when you’re not really doing anything — you try to yell out a…
Kids Need to Take Risks, But How Much?
When was the last time your child played in the rain, or climbed a tree? We all want to keep our children safe. But not every risk is harmful. According to experts, supporting children as they navigate some risks builds…
Jimmy Curran: Disabling Myths About People with Disabilities
As Jimmy Curran wheels his way into the bustling Starbucks, everyone he passes glances down at him and smiles sympathetically. Each person creating their own idea of the kind of life Curran must lead. As a 28-year-old with spinal muscular…
How to Set Goals for Your Kids
Kids are not lazy or unmotivated; it’s simply easier than ever for them to be distracted and disengaged because we are living in an age of constant stimulation and interruption. We need to help our children learn how and when…
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What I Thought I Knew vs. What I Now Know About Raising Adopted Kids
A mother shares lessons learned from raising adopted children.
You Don’t Have to Go Solo
Support for single mothers is growing. More than 80% of single parents in the U.S. are mothers, and all of them need help.
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.