Children

Pediatric experts offer tips for helping your kids cope during COVID-19 shutdown

Tips to help children cope during the COVID-19 shutdown

Sheetz launches free meal program for kids during coronavirus pandemic

Sheetz COVID-19 Kids Meals

Children's Health

Infants may have higher risk of coronavirus complications than older children, studies show

Infants may have higher risk of COVID-19 complications than older children

Nick Foles, wife Tori announce couple is expecting second child in June

Nick Foles

Sesame Place plans new ride, eatery for 40th anniversary season

Glassdoor

Influenza B is the dominant flu strain for first time in almost 30 years, CDC says

Influenza B is dominant strain this flu season

Children's Health

What vaccines are recommended for children and when should they be given?

vaccine schedule children

Maternal obesity during pregnancy may harm son's motor skills, IQ

Pregnancy Obesity

Pa.'s Cherry Springs State Park named one of Time for Kids' 50 coolest places in the world

Cherry Springs State Park

Search underway for 5-year-old girl reported missing from South Jersey park

Dulce Maria Alavez

Family-Friendly

Babies on Parade

Ocean City Baby Parade

Transitioning from one child to two

Baby Boys 07092019

Children's Health

Gun violence is a huge problem for U.S. children, so prevention is paramount

Repetition is key to establishing healthy eating habits among children

Healthy Food

Local woman riding bicycle from Thailand to Spain to help street children

Nicole Heker

Children's Health

Toxic heavy metals found in 45 popular packaged fruit juices

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Frontier Airlines is now letting kids, young teens fly for free with their families

Carroll - Frontier Airlines airplane

Pennsylvania woman allegedly gives birth, leaves baby in restroom toilet

Lancaster County Courthouse

Honeygrow just launched a healthy kid's menu at select locations

Honeygrow

Children's Health

Worry over kids' excessive smartphone use is more justified than ever before

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'Toy Story 4' trailer teases new spork character for summer 2019

Toy Story 4

Cartoon Network plans kid-themed hotel in Lancaster County

Cartoon Network Hotel

Playing favorites: When your toddler prefers one parent over another

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PHOTOS: Mission Kids receives top governor's award for victims services

Mission Kids

Two Philly public schools receive 2018 National Blue Ribbon Designation

William M. Meredith School

One and done: Reflections on single parenting an 'only' child

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5 math skills your child needs to get ready for kindergarten

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Here's what Philly's first day back to school looked like

Ring the bell

Geoffrey of Toys 'R' Us takes up a new career in wrestling

Delaware is now one of six states offering paid parental leave

05312018_baby_hospital_Pexels

Sen. Toomey: 'Family detention centers' could ease child-separation concerns

Immigration protest

A Father's Day reminder: Your kids aren't really growing up quickly

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Social media and child predators: A new campaign encourages parents to pause before they post

Katie_Gagnon_Social_Media

Why long-term separation from parents harms kids

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Investigation: Is the 'five-second rule' legitimate?

Five second rule

New Jersey lawmaker seeks ban on tackle football for kids under 12

Football Stock

CHOP holds streak as best-ranked pediatrics department in United States

CHOP

Man charged in kidnapping of 12-year-old South Jersey girl

Police lights arrests crime

South Jersey girl, 12, located safe after being reported missing

Police lights arrests crime

In praise of godparents: Extending the circle of care around our children

AmyWrightGlenn_Godparents

Health Insurance

The importance of health insurance for children

Stock_Carroll - Independence Blue Cross Insurance Card

Eat for free during IHOP's National Pancake Day

ihop pancakes

Infant heart surgery patients often experience hearing loss, CHOP researchers find

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