Parents are among the top financial influencers on a child's life; yet the data shows that most parents need help to prepare their children for the financial realities of life.
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How parents are failing their children, money-wise: Study
“There’s Nothing to Doooo” 
Got a reluctant reader on your hands? This librarian can help. Got an awkward middle schooler on your hands? He should read these books. Want to broaden your high schooler’s horizons? Read YA author Tochi Onyebuchi on school summer reading lists. Continue reading.
Read More »Lancaster Science Factory to host electric car event 
The event will include demonstrations of enhanced functions, including driverless summoning.
Read More »How Pennsylvania ranks for working dads 
The study looked at 22 key indicators of friendliness toward working dads. including average length of work day for males, child-care costs, and share of men in good or better health.
Read More »How the music of Sesame Street keeps up with the times 
In the name of relevance, Sherman calls his two young daughters’ taste “the best litmus test” for songs he needs to test out. Continue reading.
Read More »Esports takes Central PA high schools by storm 
Competitive multi-player gaming — esports — has an increasingly strong presence in Central Pennsylvania. Top players will continue the sport in college -- with some even receiving scholarships.
Read More »Build-A-Bear Pay Your Age returns, with significant modifications 
The company has made significant modifications in an effort to alleviate the problems associated with last summer's one-day, pay your age program.
Read More »10 Amazing Unicorn-themed Dessert Recipes 
Planning a unicorn themed party? We have all the recipes you will need on one video! Learn how to make these amazing homemade treats with So Yummy.
Read More »Our Son Was Born. Then We Had To Convince A Judge We Were His Parents. 
Most parents take for granted that their baby is legally theirs from the day they’re born. That’s not the case for many LGBTQ families. Continue reading.
Read More »Summer Festivals in Central PA! 
Your guide to Summer 2019's fun festivals, airshows and more throughout Central PA.
Read More »The Warrior Child 
Isaac has had six casts in the last year, and walked out the door from every scream-filled encounter with the saw ready to tackle the world head-on.
Read More »Granger Smith’s son, River, 3, died in a drowning accident at home, singer’s rep confirms 
The country singer, 39, shared the “unthinkable” news on Twitter and Instagram Thursday that his and wife Amber’s 3-year-old son River Kelly died “following a tragic accident” where “despite doctor’s best efforts, he was unable to be revived.” Continue reading.
Read More »Our 2019 Family Favorites: winners and runners-up 
The results of our 2019 survey our readers' favorites in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties.
Read More »Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live heads to Hershey, tickets go on sale today 
Daniel Tiger will join his friends on stage to take audiences on an interactive musical adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe
Read More »Chip Gaines reveals his parenting fails while raising five kids: “I’ve forgotten birthdays” 
Despite all his experience raising kids, Fixer Upper star Chip Gaines admits he’s had his fair share of parenting fails. Continue reading.
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