parenting Archives

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…

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.