Several fall festivals will let you and your family make the most of the outdoors this weekend.
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Central PA fall festivals on tap for this weekend
Camouflaged vaping devices are hoodwinking parents and schools 
There's a market of devices and accessories that seem tailored to teenagers who want to keep their vaping secret.
Read More »The science of toddlers going boneless 
To parents, the sensory meltdown almost seems purposeless. After all, your child is a melted mess on the ground. Continue reading.
Read More »How to help prevent bullying of special needs children 
Sixty percent of students with special needs or disabilities report being bullied, compared to 25 percent of the general school population.
Read More »5 tips to raising problem solvers 
Teaching kids these steps for problem-solving will help them struggle less with future challenges.
Read More »Natalie Imbruglia welcomes her first child, son Max Valentine” ‘My heart is bursting’ 
The new mom joked in July that “No I haven’t swallowed a watermelon” — but she was actually expecting her first child, whom she shared was due in the fall. Continue reading.
Read More »Farewell, valedictorian? The movement to eliminate class rankings hits the midstate 
Despite how colleges may view the changes in class rankings and titles, parents are still unsure about the idea of taking away the coveted designations of valedictorian and salutatorian.
Read More »Tips for staying healthy while visiting a petting zoo 
Interacting with animals at petting zoos and exhibits has been associated with outbreaks of E. coli and Salmonella infections. Children 5 years of age and younger are especially at risk.
Read More »“The child is made to study far, far beyond his physical strength” 
If you find yourself stressed, annoyed, and furious about your child’s homework this fall, it might help to know that you are participating in a great American tradition. Continue reading.
Read More »How a grumpy old man cleared the way for me to love my disabled son 
Pete altered my perspective on those with disabilities. These were not anomalies of nature, difficult to understand, and best avoided.
Read More »It’s the season for flu shot myths 
Misconceptions about the seasonal flu and the flu vaccine can be dangerous to your and your family's health.
Read More »Who is the homeless woman who sang beautiful subway solo? 
Emily Zamourka recently came to fame with her haunting solo captured in the Los Angeles subway.
Read More »Twinning ticks down in U.S. 
The chance that a woman will have twins has fallen over recent years in the U.S., following more than three decades of rising twin birth rates. Continue reading.
Read More »Pumpkin Glow at Hershey Gardens offers up kid-friendly spooky fun 
The family-friendly Halloween event at Hershey Gardens will light up the night with more than 200 carved, illuminated jack-o-lanterns on October 18, 19, 25 and 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Read More »Take a drive: Enjoy the beauty of autumn in Bucks County 
Make sure your family brings at least one hammer while you are wandering the country roads. Why? To ring some rocks at Ringing Rocks Park
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