Parent's Prep: New Technology In Schools; What Parents Need To Know
Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today's classrooms.
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Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today's classrooms.
The bags are packed and the move-in date is coming up fast. Now all that's left before moving into the dorms and starting a new life at college is dorm-room shopping. Here are some essential items to put on that shopping list.
The first day of school feels to children the way the first day on a job feels to parents, a bit stressful. The two best ways to prepare your children for a less stressful first day is to change as many unknown factors to known and provide positive support.
It's time to pick a side, who is your favorite TV or movie school teacher?
With summer over, the kids are heading back to school, and health experts are warning parents about packing safe lunches.
It's the time of year when hundreds of thousands of college students head back to school and we all know what that means, money.
Teressa Moore Griffin, author of LIES that Limit: Uncover the Truth of Who You Really Are and expert in personal growth, shared her tips for interacting positively with your kids and making sure they are safe and happy this school year.
Two area school teachers offer advice for parents who already are eyeing up the "Back To School" supply displays at local stores.
Summer is here, but before you know it, it'll be time to put the bathing suits away and head to the library.
Back-to-school planning seems to start earlier every year, and while new clothes, notebooks and shoes might be at the top of your list, there are a number of health concerns that parents should consider.
Going back to school is the same as it's always been. Only the details are different. Kids are still kids.
Making lunch for your kids can be frustrating, especially if they don't eat it. Here are a few tips to help them eat healthy.
Going back to school is a time for change. Here are some ways to change your habits and help the planet this school year.
Kids want the coolest gear for going back to school. Here's what should be making it into shopping carts this summer.
Deciding on a school outfit is a tough decision. This is how to look like a million bucks while spending a lot less.
Every student needs help with school sometimes, and these apps might just be the answer.
Finding things to keep your preschooler happy and entertained is nearly a full-time job. Luckily, Philadelphia is up to the challenge and offers plenty for the preschool set!
Philadelphia offers an amazing array of clothing stores for kids. From chic to thrift, you'll find that you can dress your child from head to toe in everything from ironic t-shirts to designer dresses.
Caring for your child with special needs – whether it's autism, cerebral palsey, ADHD, physical disabilities, or other challenges – can be an exercise in frustration. We've assembled a list of some of the best resources in the city of Philadelphia to help you get the help your family needs.
If you're in the market for a daycare center in Philadelphia, you're in luck! We've chosen some that really stand out from the crowd to make your search a little easier.
That golden age from eighteen months to three years is a fun time with your children, and it's important to be on the lookout for things that will challenge, stimulate, and entertain your kids.
It's pretty easy to keep the littlest kids entertained, but how do you keep your older kids having fun? Here in Philadelphia, there is plenty to charm the tween set.
Whether you're looking for a quick and casual bite to eat or more formal dining, it can be difficult figuring out where to go with children in tow. Here are some top Philly restaurants that are fit for the fam.
Humidity creeps back into the picture on Sunday with highs in the low 90s, and storms developing this afternoon could produce damaging winds and power outages.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
Fans transformed the Art Museum steps into a sea of yellow, blue and red where they waved flags, blew horns, rang cowbells and chanted in support of their national team.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
Humidity creeps back into the picture on Sunday with highs in the low 90s, and storms developing this afternoon could produce damaging winds and power outages.
Fans transformed the Art Museum steps into a sea of yellow, blue and red where they waved flags, blew horns, rang cowbells and chanted in support of their national team.
From outdoor block parties to VIP tables, here's a look at where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in and around Philadelphia this summer.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
Fans transformed the Art Museum steps into a sea of yellow, blue and red where they waved flags, blew horns, rang cowbells and chanted in support of their national team.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
The latest crash occurred early Saturday morning on the 3000 block of Girard Avenue when the driver of a stolen SUV crashed into a parked car.
Soccer enthusiasts are showing off their fandom ahead of the first World Cup match in South Philadelphia featuring Ecuador and Ivory Coast.
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
It happened at N 54th and Arlington streets Saturday night.
Fans took to the the Art Museum steps to show their pride for their country ahead of the matchup with Côte d'Ivoire known as Ivory Coast.
Dozens of chefs served up dishes to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Friday that all signs that were changed or removed under an order by President Trump must be restored.
A neighbor on the block has started a petition to improve safety after the driver of a stolen SUV crashed into another car.