May is all about Mom. The greatest gift you can give (or receive) is a few kind words that share just how much you truly care, but a special meal or gift is sure to be appreciated, too. A few of our local friends wanted you to know what they have planned for Mom — [...]
Lyme Disease, Deer Ticks & Your Family
Warmer weather beckons, but staying safe involves being smart. Read up on how to protect you and your kids as we enter tick season. By Bob Oley It’s that time of the year once again — you begin to enjoy spring, and all the outdoor activities that come with it. Unfortunately, deer ticks [...]
Asked & Answered: How Do I Get My Toddler To Try Veggies?
Few children choose green beans over gummy bears, but with some patience and positivity, parents can find ways to make vegetables a healthy, standard part of their child’s diet. Question: My toddler simply refuses to eat vegetables, no matter how often I push or plead. How can I get him to try them? Expert: Kristin Quinn, MA, [...]
3 Ways To Green Up For Earth Day
Earth Day is coming up — Monday, April 22. And the infomercials are true — it only takes a small change to impact a big difference. Try one of our three easy ideas to get you and your family seeing green. By Leah R. Troiano Photo by Carrie Hill For many of us, Earth Day [...]
Test Drive: Philadelphia Zoo’s Brand New KidsZooU
Warm weather making you crave the outdoors with the kids? This weekend the Philadelphia Zoo debuts KidZooU, the new wildlife academy that unites a world-view education center with an up-close and personal children’s zoo. By Sarah Bond Photos by Carrie Hill The Philadelphia Zoo is one of those annual must-do destinations, and for families it’s [...]
Join Us For Our “Clovers For Clothing” Donation Event April 14
We hope you already had the first Clover Market of the Spring season on your calendar for this Sunday, April 14! But now we want you to come with more than an empty trunk and your best decorating ideas — stop by the Main Line Parent table at the event and bring us a new [...]
5 Reasons We Have Phillies Phever
Happy Opening Day, Phillies! Kick off the season with the family tonight, and check out our reasons to head down to the park this summer. By Melissa Greiner Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC Take me out to the ballgame! The Philadelphia Phillies are welcomed home with anxious fanfare tonight, and the anticipation that the [...]
Support: Teach Anti-Bullying
We all know bullying is a problem. This local organization is showing all of us — from parents to teachers to students — how we can each make an effort to solve it. By Alissa Boyle Photo courtesy Teach Anti-Bullying Bullying is not at all uncommon. Unfortunately often we hear about incidents only when it’s [...]
MLP Musts: Uncle Goose Classic ABC Blocks
Some things simply never go out of style, so pass on bright plastic and instead enjoy the beauty and nostalgia of this wooden favorite. By Amy Abolafia Uncle Goose Classic ABC Blocks What it is: A set of meticulously handcrafted, old-fashioned A-B-C letter blocks. Why it’s a must: It’s hard to find great children’s toys. [...]
Join Us For Our Issue 6 Release Mingle!
It’s here, dear readers! And may we say, it’s beautiful! We are so excited to share out new Spring/Summer print magazine — Issue 6! — with our community, and what better way to show off the new book and celebrate our amazing MLP family than with a festive Mingle!? Please join us for a release [...]
