Make space, don’t sugarcoat, empower pride: How to talk to your kids about the Chauvin verdict
Philly parents and therapists on the delicate balance of explaining racism to children.
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Embiid baby index: The Sixers center’s newborn son, by the numbers
Arthur Elijah de Paula Embiid shares a first name with Joel’s late younger brother.
Opinion: Don’t steal our teachers during a pandemic
How can the Philadelphia School District go forward with “leveling” this year?
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11-year-old’s car cleaning service is a hit in Germantown: ‘I love things to be perfect’
Jabre Dutton says interacting with customers helps make up for not being able to see his friends at school.
Philly school families get pandemic cash bonus for food, so those who don’t need it plan donation drive
Since the entire city district usually gets free lunch, P-EBT cards go to everyone.
Wolf to foster youth: Executive powers tapped for shutdowns don’t extend to your aid
Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in helping foster youth during the pandemic, advocates say.
Gov. Wolf hasn’t answered their letter, so foster youth plan Twitter onslaught
A tweetstorm will call on Pennsylvania to extend services during the pandemic.
‘They got us panicking’: PA foster youth await any sign of help from Gov. Wolf
Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in this regard, advocates say.
Free diapers in Philly: 10 places mothers can get formula and supplies
A new program to help babies during the pandemic.
New court order: Philly parents can fight for kids as some foster hearings restart
Previously suspended, the 10-day assessments will be held remotely.
When you shop, don’t leave mothers using WIC empty-handed
The federal benefits can only be used for certain sizes and brands — and shelves are running dry.
Foster kids left in limbo during Philly’s coronavirus lockdown
Courts aren’t holding key hearings, which means everything from safety to family reunification is up in the air.
Carson Wentz baby! Here’s how Eagles players are congratulating their QB
His teammates have plenty of parenting experience.
Father’s Day bailout: 10 Philly dads get to spend the holiday with their kids
A local nonprofit put up thousands of dollars.
These moms are coming to Philly Pride for everyone who needs a hug
There's few things as comforting as a warm, maternal embrace.
Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?
We spoke with five community leaders to get their ideas for solutions.
This Philly dad and Wharton grad created the ‘Warby Parker of strollers’
Want to pay $300 instead of $1,500 for a top-market baby carriage? Colugo has your number.
Gritty doesn’t sleep and other lessons from a fifth-grader
Mia Fagone, 10, interviewed the Flyers mascot for a homework assignment.