Home & Family
It’s far too easy to be labeled a child abuser in Pennsylvania, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit alleges that Pennsylvania’s ChildLine registry is unconstitutional because the accused are not offered a hearing prior to being listed as offenders.
2 years ago
After two years working in the community, the Chinese Immigrant Family Wellness Initiative is continuing to grow.
2 years ago
As animal intake outpaces adoption, Philly shelters and rescue groups are in ‘crisis mode’
Calls from animal welfare rescue orgs seeking adopters, fosters, and donations have grown louder in recent weeks. But the number of pets entering the shelter hasn’t abated.
2 years ago
Some Philadelphia parents scramble to find COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their young kids
Some Philadelphia parents who are eager to vaccinate their infants and toddlers must be patient a little while longer.
2 years ago
Listen 3:21The End of Roe: Protests, Celebration, and the Impact of Being Denied an Abortion
In the immediate aftermath of overturning Roe v. Wade, a look at the abortion debate, access to reproductive healthcare and the challenges for pregnant people turned away.
Air Date: June 30, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:30The end of Roe v. Wade has huge economic implications for male partners, too
Research is more limited, but shows men that who become parents younger than planned are less likely to go to college and have lower earnings.
2 years ago
For many dads, the COVID pandemic brought new perspectives on fatherhood
Dads look back on how they've maintained the balance between their jobs and their families.
2 years ago
Free summer meal sites for Philly kids and teens open next week
Hundreds of child and youth meal sites will open across the city this summer, most on June 21.
2 years ago
While acknowledging the unique challenges that Black fathers and children face, Hannon’s goal is to also share the joys of being a parent.
2 years ago
Listen 3:1813 small ways to ditch your phone and live more in the moment
We asked our listeners to share some of their favorite tips and tricks on how to ditch the device and stay in the moment. Here are some of our favorite responses.
2 years ago
Inflation soars to an over 40-year high. These are the ways Americans are coping
Consumers are watching their pennies at the gas station and grocery store as prices soar, but continue to spend freely in other areas by tapping savings or credit cards.
2 years ago
Startup offers genetic testing that promises to predict healthiest embryo
A New Jersey company says its test can screen embryos for a variety of diseases and health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, or breast cancer.
2 years ago
Listen 20:30U.S. safety, savings rules set stage for baby formula shortage
A massive recall is getting most of the blame for the U.S. baby formula shortage, but experts say the products have long been vulnerable to this type of crisis.
3 years ago
78,000 pounds of infant formula arrives in U.S.
Enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles has arrived in the United States from Europe.
3 years ago
ACCT Philly desperately seeks fosters to join its ‘Itty Bitty Kitty Committee’
Up to 40 kittens arrive at ACCT Philly per day, and the shelter needs help amid peak kitten season.
3 years ago