Kids

Three Philadelphia libraries now have "play-and-learn space," designed to bust up the old notion that libraries are quiet places.

Annual demonstration brings hundreds of young people to Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to call for changes in gun laws.

The proposed spending plan is more than $200 million short of what's needed for the city schools, said Rob Dubow, the city's finance director.

The proposed changes apply to a program intended to provide food to low-income families.

For children who are diagnosed on the autism spectrum, a number of recreational activities are well-known for having therapeutic benefits ...

Pablo Picasso died in 1973, but his paintings and legacy live on. His daughter-in-law recently visited with some Delaware school children to talk about his work.

"We are just above Russia, Kuwait and Bosnia."

A new children’s book from a Philadelphia author focuses on a mother-daughter bond told by a young girl who delights in wearing an Islamic headscarf.

Guests: Roque Planas, Mae Ngai, Carola Suárez-Orozco “If you are smuggling a child, then we will prosecute you ...

Advocate says change can be accomplished simply: Remove 13 words in the current CHIP statute that exclude undocumented kids from eligibility.

Low-acid diet may clear up the breathing problems that can result from respirator reflux.

In Australia, Canada and the U.K., social and emotional learning in schools is already being implemented on a large scale. Here in the U.S. it has spread, but not as quickly.

The Food and Drug Administration said that various gels and creams containing the drug benzocaine can cause rare but deadly side effects in children.

On the eve of her first hunt, a 9-year-old talks turkey: how to hold a steady shot — and what she likes best about hunting so far. Spoiler alert: It’s time with dad.

Philadelphia's 10 percent tax on liquor sold by the glass generates between $40 and $60 million a year — exclusively for city schools.