Summertime and the living is easy, right? Have fun and relax, but don’t go lax on ensuring your family is safe from the dangers that come with warm weather. By Mara Gorman Photo by Chloe Sherman-Pepe Whether you spend your time at the pool, strolling and picnicking at the Morris Arboretum, or just hanging out [...]
Get into your modern, eco-friendly car and travel back in time with a quick jaunt down Route 30 into the charming countryside of Lancaster County and Strasburg Railroad. By Melissa Greiner Show a child a lump of coal, and most won’t know what it is. Those that recognize the corse, black rock will probably [...]
Sun and surf make a fabulous combination, but what to do when the sea is thwarted by stormy skies? Save your vacation from being a wash with these great, indoor activities. By Kristin Contino Nothing tops quality family time down the shore, but when rain threatens to turn your beach vacation into a washout, [...]
The season is upon us, and soon we will all be setting off for sun, fun, and a break from reality. Be sure to pack these top tips for making the most of summer travel memories, too! By Mara Gorman Summer vacations offer more than just a chance to get away and have fun [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
From marathons to 5Ks, many Philadelphia-area races welcome kids or host a child-friendly version of the main event, allowing everyone to break a sweat. By Melissa Greiner Photo by John Manion The family that stays fit together, stays together. Or something like that, right!? Whether its you working on your next sub-4 marathon or your kids [...]
