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(Photo from 2012 Raising Good kids in Bad Times Conference, Credit: Victoria Gimms)

Local Conference Teaches Parents How To Raise Good Kids In Trying Times

A Philadelphia social services organization is bringing in the experts Saturday to help teach parents how to raise good kids during tough times.

2013/05/04

Concern About Vaccines Aired On Social Media

There may be a battle brewing on social media between parents who are in favor of vaccines and those who are against it for their children.

2013/04/23

The Endless Alphabet App

Endless Alphabet is a fun way for kids to not only learn their ABCs, but to begin learning words on sight.

2013/03/04

The ‘Wrong’ Way To Praise Children

So what do you think? Does praising your child help or hurt and when is praise too much praise? It is obviously a good thing to use praise to encourage children, but can the wrong type of praise have a negative effect?

2013/02/20

Study: Adults Often Bully Overweight Kids

Research out of Yale University finds that although overweight and obese adolescents are most often bullied by friends and peers, a significant numbers of them are also bullied by adults.

2013/01/03

Children Ring In The New Year A Little Early At The Please Touch Museum

For parents, the annual New Year’s Eve celebration is a great way to give the little ones the experience of ringing in the New Year without having a tired child the next day.

2012/12/31

Advocacy Skills Differ In Middle And Working Class Families

Research indicates that middle class parents encourage their kids to ask for help from teachers but working class parents stress that kids should respect teachers and ask for help from classmates.

2012/09/10

Unlikely Group Sharing Too Much Information On Social Media

It’s not unusual to see somebody over-sharing on Facebook, but one expert says more-frequently the guilty parties aren’t kids or young adults, it’s their parents.

2012/08/11

Parent’s Prep: New Technology In Schools; What Parents Need To Know

Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today’s classrooms.

2012/08/01

Teachers: Threats Accompany Strike In Neshaminy School District

As the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers heads into day three of its second strike this year, the union contends with more than an expired contract.

2012/06/06

Local Red Cross Chapters Offer Babysitting Courses For Summer Sitters

The American Red Cross offers a class for prospective babysitters to prepare them for what they may encounter.

2012/05/27

Tips To Survive Parents Moving Into Your Philadelphia Home

Planning and preparation are essential to avoid contention when a parent or in-law moves in.

2012/05/16

Analysis: How To Stop Bullying

A new movie has sparked more outrage over the impact on bullying in America.

2012/04/15

Letting Your Kids Play Games

When it comes to kids and sports, we all know the story of the child who throws too many pitches and hurts his arm, but sometimes the psychological stress can even be greater.

2012/04/02

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Two Years After Son’s Death, Montgomery County Mother Opens Grief Center

A Montgomery County mother who lost her son in a car crash two years ago this week is now reaching out in a special way to help other bereaved parents.

2012/02/14