Life After High School
Plan ahead for the transition to adulthood so your son or daughter with special needs can find the right path after high school.
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EARLY INTERVENTION
If you suspect a developmental delay, initial services could be critically important to your child.
A small gesture of kindness
Even giving someone a granola bar can be a meaningful, if small, act of kindness, says Mom blogger Erin Flynn Jay.
Want a challenging school role?
Options include service on a school board, Odyssey of the Mind, After School Activities Partnership and Art Goes to School.
MLK Day can benefit your kids
Since 1994, MLK Day has been a national day of service. Family volunteer projects develop citizenship in children.
The Diaper Debacle Never Ends — RIP Cloth Diaper Services
Blogger Paige Wolf's environmentally friendly lifestyle hits a snag when her cloth diaper service goes out of business.
Using Animals as a Part of Your Child’s Programming
Blogger Lisa Lightner describes animal therapy options and her own experience as owner of a therapy dog.
1 in 10 U.S. Kids Has an Alcoholic Parent
Most live in two-parent homes. They stand at risk of developing alcohol-related problems later in life.
Respite: You Deserve a Break Today
Caregivers of children with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses or the elderly need time away. Here's how to find it.
10 Reasons to Join a Mom's Club
They offer way more than a morning out. Here are 10 reasons to consider joining one.
Quality Extracurricular Activities Can Be Crucial to College Admission
Activities like student government, band and sports could make a critical difference, say admissions officials.
Padua Academy Wins Jefferson Award
Selected as the Delaware recipient for Outstanding Service by a High School for efforts promoting volunteerism.
Camps Without Borders
Today's youth travel and adventure camps offer styles ranging from rustic to resort. Many blend adventure, service and cultural immersion.
In Honoring MLK, We Lead the Way
The holiday observing Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, which takes place this year on Jan. 17, has a strong and historic Philadelphia-area connection.
Why We Still Need Libraries
Despite online technology, visits have increased locally and nationally.
Moms Clubs
Lack of support can leave a mom feeling lonely and isolated. Moms' support groups can fill this void.