http://www.examiner.com/philadelphia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:51:43 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-28568-Chester-County-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-cooking-with-the-kids?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting The holidays are fast approaching and with it an amazing opportunity to spend quality time with the kids.   Most parents, however, find themselves busy with holiday preparations and looking for ways to enjoy their family during this... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:13:55 GMT Susan Ericson - Chester County Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28568-Chester-County-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Holiday-cooking-with-the-kids?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-22075-South-Philadelphia-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Three-West-Chester-businesses-become-Pajama-Program-donation-sites?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Let's give three cheers for Exposed Organics, At Your Service and Turks Head Yoga for becoming donation sites for the Pajama Program. The Pajama Program distributes warm sleepwear to kids in need. According to a program representative,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:49:21 GMT Eryn Travis - South Philadelphia Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22075-South-Philadelphia-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Three-West-Chester-businesses-become-Pajama-Program-donation-sites?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-1684-Philadelphia-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Easy-Thanksgiving-crafts-for-kids-finger-stamp-place-cards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Let your little ones help in preparing for this year's Thanksgiving dinner by adding their own personal touch to the Turkey Day table with finger stamp place cards.   They're simple, super cute, and require materials that won't break... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT Jen Orosky - Philadelphia Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1684-Philadelphia-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Easy-Thanksgiving-crafts-for-kids-finger-stamp-place-cards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-19896-North-Philadelphia-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Official-list-of-popular-toys-for-the-holiday-season-2009--Families-take-a-look?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Each year at this time, major toy retailers like Toys R Us, Target and Walmart provide their lists of what are the most anticipated new toys for the holiday season, 2009.  The official list of popular toys is age appropriate, so families be a... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:57:29 GMT Sharon Plummer, M.A. - North Philadelphia Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19896-North-Philadelphia-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Official-list-of-popular-toys-for-the-holiday-season-2009--Families-take-a-look?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-24076-Suburban-Philadelphia-Teen-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Compatibility-in-a-relationship-cannot-be-forced?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Compatibility can make or break a relationship stock.xchng:Mart1n Another thing that can cause problems in your relationship is if the two of you are not compatible. Communicating properly will tell you if you are compatible or if you are not.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:18:53 GMT Wendy Sheppard - Suburban Philadelphia Teen Issues Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24076-Suburban-Philadelphia-Teen-Issues-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Compatibility-in-a-relationship-cannot-be-forced?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-27145-Northwest-Philadelphia-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Preparing-for-holiday-travel-with-kids?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting One thing parents DREAD about the holidays is traveling with the kids. It's everyone's nightmare to have a bored and restless kid on an airplane or in the car for hours and hours. Kids don't like to be confined for any sort of long period... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:23:44 GMT Lauren James - Northwest Philadelphia Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27145-Northwest-Philadelphia-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Preparing-for-holiday-travel-with-kids?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-1903-Philadelphia-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-H1N1-vaccination-clinics-to-be-held-this-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Many areas of Pennsylvania now have H1N1 public clinics scheduled this weekend and other times throughout the next several weeks for high-risk groups. To participate you must be in one of the following high-risk groups: you must be pregnant  between... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:23 GMT Maria Neels - Philadelphia Family & Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1903-Philadelphia-Family--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-H1N1-vaccination-clinics-to-be-held-this-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-6032-Philadelphia-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Sesame-Place-invites-kids-to-a-fun-Holiday-Party-995-admission?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Though many families will be shopping for presents or enjoying leftovers on Thanksgiving weekend, Sesame Place will be open for some holiday family fun. Sesame Place is hosting a holiday party on Saturday, November 28th and Sunday, November... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:24:17 GMT Wannikki Taylor - Philadelphia Family Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6032-Philadelphia-Family-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Sesame-Place-invites-kids-to-a-fun-Holiday-Party-995-admission?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-6261-Montgomery-County-Wise-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thanksgivng-Guide-Montgomery-County-gifting-and-sweet-potato-pie-too?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Before the bustle of the season—shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, cooking, card-writing, and entertaining— really has us in its grips, take time to count blessings, give thanks, and hold family and friends near. And, when making... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:06:04 GMT Carol Josel - Montgomery County Wise Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6261-Montgomery-County-Wise-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thanksgivng-Guide-Montgomery-County-gifting-and-sweet-potato-pie-too?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-19031-Philadelphia-New-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Mommies-Keep-your-head-cool-and-your-Thanksgiving-hot?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting The stress of cooking the abundant Thanksgiving dinner is something no American woman is likely a stranger to, and when that time comes creeping around the corner with a new little one around, the wonders of how you’re going to match last years’... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:53:49 GMT Deborah Myers - Philadelphia New Moms Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19031-Philadelphia-New-Moms-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Mommies-Keep-your-head-cool-and-your-Thanksgiving-hot?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-4001-Philadelphia-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Be-a-part-of-the-Marine-Toys-for-Tots-Hasbro-and-GI-Joe-mission?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s charity foundation Toys for Tots is taking things up a notch this year. Toys for Tots and Hasbro toys have joined forces. The foundation and the makers of G.I. Joe, “a real American Hero”, have strategically... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:16:25 GMT Robin Jessie-Green - Philadelphia Early Childhood Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4001-Philadelphia-Early-Childhood-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Be-a-part-of-the-Marine-Toys-for-Tots-Hasbro-and-GI-Joe-mission?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-27450-Hamilton-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Baking-without-eggs-can-still-taste-great?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting One of the hardest things about having an allergy to egg is that it is in so many delicious baked goods!  Here are some ways to make egg free baked goods taste great.  A large part of baking without eggs is experimenting.  You have to... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:21:09 GMT Amanda Harmer - Hamilton Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27450-Hamilton-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Baking-without-eggs-can-still-taste-great?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-22693-Philadelphia-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Medication-Antipsychotic-drugs-are-often-prescribed-for-autistic-kids-benefits-and-drawbacks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Photo by Chance Agrella FreeRangeStock.com Frequently, children on the autism spectrum are prescribed medications to help control agitation, anxiety, irritability, restlessness and other behaviors that can lead to serious tantrums or even violent... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:56:31 GMT Beth Kelleher - Philadelphia Autism & Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22693-Philadelphia-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Medication-Antipsychotic-drugs-are-often-prescribed-for-autistic-kids-benefits-and-drawbacks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-25740-North-Philadelphia-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Understanding-Aldi?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting If you live in the Philadelphia television market, you may have caught a commercial talking about Aldi grocery stores.  There are 75 stores in Pennsylvania and 4 located in Philadelphia.  Shopping at Aldi is a must for those looking to... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:03:34 GMT Elizabeth Cox - North Philadelphia Frugal Family Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25740-North-Philadelphia-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Understanding-Aldi?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-16119-Philadelphia-Fatherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d13-10-year-old-boy-sets-fine-moral-example?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting Will Phillips is a bright 10 year old boy from Arkansas. He's been getting in trouble lately, but not like most other 10 year old get in trouble. He's not respecting the Pledge of Allegiance in class, and that's what is getting him in... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:06:09 GMT Steven Reynolds - Philadelphia Fatherhood Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16119-Philadelphia-Fatherhood-Examiner~y2009m11d13-10-year-old-boy-sets-fine-moral-example?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-5179-Philadelphia-Gay-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Get-counted-in-the-2010-census?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting The 2010 Census is just around the corner, and many groups are working to make sure that LGBT-parented families are counted, including the Human Rights Campaign's web site OurFamiliesCount.org that just launched today. Locally, the web site... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:20:16 GMT Stephanie Haynes - Philadelphia Gay Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5179-Philadelphia-Gay-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Get-counted-in-the-2010-census?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-26061-Northwest-Philadelphia-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-November-is-national-Alzheimers-awareness-month?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting        November is Alzheimer's Awareness month. Additionally, on October 30th 2009, President Obama declared November National Family Caregivers month. Therefore, November is a time to not only acknowledge Alzheimer’s... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:59:58 GMT Heather Aurand - Northwest Philadelphia Elder Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26061-Northwest-Philadelphia-Elder-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-November-is-national-Alzheimers-awareness-month?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-9455-Philadelphia-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Apple-Festival-at-Peddlers-Village?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting APPLE FESTIVAL AT PEDDLER"S VILLAGE Saturday, November 7 & Sunday, November 8, 2009 10:00 am to 6:00 pm FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING Scrumptious apple treats including country apple butter, apple cider, apple dumplings,... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:22:55 GMT Tracey Gilligan - Philadelphia Frugal Family Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9455-Philadelphia-Frugal-Family-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Apple-Festival-at-Peddlers-Village?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-23966-Philadelphia-Elementary-Years-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Teach-your-child-proper-hygiene-techniques-to-avoid-contracting-the-H1N1-Virus?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting The H1N1 Virus seems to be spreading like wildfire in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. School districts are reporting a much higher absenteeism rate and school nurses are sending home numerous children with flu like symptoms daily. In an effort... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:02:26 GMT Mary Lacy - Philadelphia Elementary Years Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23966-Philadelphia-Elementary-Years-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Teach-your-child-proper-hygiene-techniques-to-avoid-contracting-the-H1N1-Virus?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting http://www.examiner.com/x-12289-Philadelphia-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hidden-Racism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting An article appeared this week about a man , Larry Whitten, who took over a distressed hotel property, and (in his opinion) the way to get it into shape was to homogenize the environment. http://news.aol.com/article/hotel-owner-larry-whitten-tells-hispanic/735651... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:15:46 GMT Donna Lambertucci - Philadelphia Single Parenting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12289-Philadelphia-Single-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hidden-Racism?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Family_and_Parenting