Jen Bradley
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Mother’s Day: Why this mom wants pre-K for PA
Long before I became a mom, I was a teacher. I taught pre-K aged children in Baltimore City. I remember hearing daunting statistics that ...
11 years ago
This will likely be an unpopular post, but I’m hoping it will help other families struggling with similarly painful decisions know ...
11 years ago
Putting the play back in K(indergarten)
One of the most recent viral stories revolves around ...
11 years ago
I’ve written before about parenting as a million tiny goodbyes. Some of those goodbyes, like ...
11 years ago
Searching for spring in Philadelphia
A few years ago, during one of those gorgeous 70 degree spring days, I decided to head out to a favorite trail and spend the whole aftern ...
11 years ago
The best homework assignment ever
I’m an outspoken anti-homework Mama, solidly on record against homework for young children. I’ve written about it ...
11 years ago
No fooling! 3 great ways to celebrate April 1 with kids in Philly
The weather should be nice, favorite spots are open again and pranks are in the air. Enjoy the day! Play a practical joke on your ...
11 years ago
Is ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ for the kids?
We were lucky to get an early glimpse of “Muppets Most Wanted.” I grew up a little too old for “The Muppet Show,” ...
11 years ago
What is the most effective parenting style for black boys?
Building upon the buzz surrounding their documentary, “American Promise,̶ ...
11 years ago
6 empowering picture books to read to daughters (and sons) during (and beyond) Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and while the first two words in that phrase should never be limited by the third, it gives us a wo ...
11 years ago
Attention Cinderellas and Robin Hoods: The annual Storybook Ball is this weekend
Though a month earlier than usual, the Please Touch Museum’s annual Storybook Ball will be held this Saturday, March 15 from 6 p.m. ...
11 years ago
I just watched this powerful video today. It brought back memories. ...
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