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When kids ask (really) tough questions: A quick guide
Anyone with kids in their lives knows what it's like to be surprised by a tough question. It can come at any time, often when you least expect it.
6 years ago
Choosing a summer camp for your child with special needs
As spring approaches, kids and teens start to anticipate summer vacation and many parents appreciate the more relaxed summer season as a ...
6 years ago
United Methodist Church delegates reject recognizing same-sex marriage
Delegates at a crucial conference voted Tuesday to strengthen the faith's divisive bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy.
6 years ago
Judge rules against State Department in same-sex couple’s citizenship lawsuit
Andrew and Elad Dvash-Banks have twin sons, born four minutes apart. The U.S. State Department has maintained that one is a U.S. citizen and one is not.
6 years ago
The U.S. adoption system discriminates against darker-skinned children
When it comes to adoption, Americans might assume that each child is treated equally. But research shows that darker-skinned children are repeatedly discriminated against.
6 years ago
N.J. doubles paid family leave available to workers
An expanded family leave program in New Jersey also allows workers to take time off to care for not only sick family members but also loved ones who are not blood relatives.
6 years ago
5 ways to develop children’s talents
Talent, I argue, is not born, it’s made – and parents can make a big difference.
6 years ago
5 ways to explore Black History Month with your kids over Presidents’ Day Weekend
Have you made plans for your family for the upcoming President’s Day weekend?
6 years ago
Philadelphia parents say social workers taking away their kids without reason
Philadelphia City Council hearings on the issue will continue into next week as more parents hope to speak out about their experiences with DHS.
6 years ago
One of the few black midwives in Philadelphia wants to give women of color more healthcare options
Black women have higher rates of birth complications at hospitals because doctors often don’t believe their pain.
6 years ago
Apple, Google criticized for carrying app that lets Saudi men track their wives
An app that allows Saudi men to track the whereabouts of their wives and daughters is available in the Apple and Google app stores in Saudi Arabia.
6 years ago
‘Love Poems (for Married People)’ will help spice things up in the — Zzzzz
There's no shortage of romantic verse for people who have just fallen in love. But no one waxes poetic about the glow of a smartphone screen, or the sweet caress of sweatpants
7 years ago
No-fee adoptions for large dogs this weekend at Philly shelter
Because the shelter is full, Animal Care and Control Team Philly is offering free adoptions of large dogs this weekend.
7 years ago
Walking through the streets of Old San Juan Puerto Rico on a balmy December evening my 30-year old nephew handed my 6-year old daughter a ten dollar bill and said:
7 years ago
N.J. first lady starts effort to lower maternal mortality rate
Tammy Murphy said she and Gov. Phil Murphy's Cabinet are launching a campaign to help drive down the number of women who die during or soon after pregnancy.
7 years ago