
‘The Vaccinator vs. the Hug-Hater’: Writing contest offers kids’ views of the pandemic
A creative writing contest for 6- to 10-year-olds gave them an opportunity to reflect on their lives while sheltering in place. Here’s what they said.
6 months ago
Listen 5:07What’s fun and safe for kids this summer? Some tips for parents
They’ve had enough of being cooped and homeschooled. Here’s how to balance the joy of (socially distant) playtime with common-sense precautions.
7 months ago
Listen 2:03How to start, or widen, the conversation about race with your kids
These talks are an everyday fact of life in some homes, but are new to others. Here is some advice on how to approach them, starting with young children.
8 months ago
Listen 2:53Coronavirus or not, kids still fall or feel yucky. Do you go to the pediatrician?
Some situations, like broken bones, clearly call for in-person visits. Others are not so obvious. Here’s some advice for parents.
9 months ago
Listen 1:29Never home alone: How parents are managing kids’ enforced togetherness
Even a roomy house can seem crowded these days, as parents and children spend every minute together. Lots of potential for sibling squabbles.
10 months ago
No-visitor coronavirus policies separate kids in residential treatment from families
Intended to protect the physical health of young patients at behavioral facilities, the guidelines can exact a toll on their mental health, too.
10 months ago
Parents worry: Will upended routines mean children with autism lose ground?
With services to support the learning and development of special needs children on hiatus because of the coronavirus, families try to fill the void.
10 months ago
Listen 1:37Why are so many more children nearsighted these days?
One in three Americans now have myopia. Kids who spend lots of time indoors are five times more at risk of developing it, research shows.
11 months ago
Autism and child care: How a lack of quality programs hurts families
Providers equipped to meet autistic kids’ needs are lacking, experts say. Some parents have no alternative but to cut back at work or quit their jobs.
11 months ago
Listen 5:27Big bucks for child care: Families who don’t qualify for assistance say they need help
For parents, child care is the top expense after the rent or mortgage, a report said. The Philly median: $10,920/year for full-time day care for an infant.
12 months ago
Listen 5:09‘The Care We Share’ helps families navigate their children’s complex new medical needs
A new guide gathers information and resources to assist parents with the challenge of providing care in the home.
1 year ago
For its first professional play, Philly Young Playwrights takes on gun violence
“Candles,” premiering at the Arden Theatre, was written though Philadelphia Young Playwrights. It’s eligible for a Barrymore Award.
1 year ago
Listen 3:14How, and when, to teach little kids about consent and their bodies
When children understand the parts of their bodies, and that they can set their own limits on touching, it can be a factor in recognizing sexual abuse.
1 year ago
Listen 04:19Region’s cultural attractions develop resources for sensory-sensitive visitors
Various companies offer consultation and accreditation to museums for their ability to welcome people with sensory sensitivities.
1 year ago
Beyond ‘stranger danger’: Look and listen for these signs of child sexual abuse
Kids know their abusers between 85% and 93% of the time. Yet adults are often surprised to realize how close to home abuse really is.
1 year ago
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