In celebration of World Kindness Day, a Pittsburgh hospital dressed up newborns in red cardigans in honor of Mister Rogers. Along with the signature red cardigans, the babies at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital are also wearing Rogers-inspired knit booties. Continue reading.
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Newborns at Pittsburgh hospital dressed up as Mister Rogers to celebrate World Kindness Day
6 childproofing tips for the holiday season — and beyond 
This holiday season, parents are urged to take a few minutes to do some important childproofing while preparing for celebrations.
Read More »Dickinson College partners with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet for new ballet certificate program 
The program builds upon a longstanding partnership between Dickinson and CPYB that reaches back more than 30 years.
Read More »John Legend on Chrissy Teigen’s postpartum depression and their IVF journey: ‘It deepens your relationship’ 
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen’s beautiful family looks picture-perfect on social media, but the couple’s journey to parenthood wasn’t easy. Continue reading.
Read More »Elton John to bring his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Giant Center April 20, 2020 
The number one top-performing solo male artist has announced 24 new concert dates to his sold out Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
Read More »Disney+ is a much safer platform for kids, but parental controls would make it even better, according to PTC 
While the company has promised not to include R-rated content, by its own admission, Disney+ was not designed exclusively for children.
Read More »Five famous parents, five tough topics 
We asked five famous parents to share their conversations about racism, sexual assault, mental illness, climate change and financial independence. Continue reading.
Read More »Finalists for 2020 Toy of the Year announced; voting now open to public 
Consumers can go online to vote for their favorite finalists in each of the 16 categories to help decide which products will be named the 2020 Toy of the Year on February 21, 2020.
Read More »Longwood Gardens gets into the holiday spirit 
Named the best holiday botanical light show by USA Today in 2018, A Longwood Christmas features 500,000 twinkling lights, colorful fountains and magnificently adorned trees.
Read More »These are America’s least favorite Thanksgiving dishes, according to Instacart 
If you’re not one to go wild for cranberry relish, green bean casserole, or gravy at the Thanksgiving table, there’s no reason you have to eat i. Continue reading.
Read More »5th annual Star Wars takeover of Lancaster Science Factory set for this weekend 
Each day will offer Star Wars-themed, hands-on science at the Science Café and visitors are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Star Wars character.
Read More »PJ Masks Live: Save the Day! coming to Luhrs December 7 
PJ Masks Live: Save the Day! features preschoolers’ favorite pre-school superheroes and familiar songs from the popular show along with brand new music and a whole new adventure.
Read More »The new ‘Lady and the Tramp’ is… good? 
The live-action Lady and the Tramp follows up Disney’s disastrous remake of The Lion King, a movie that somehow managed to render a perfectly good story soulless and terrifying with its photorealistic digital animals. Continue reading.
Read More »North Museum to host inaugural Fall Fest on Saturday 
The event, sponsored by Rock Lititz and Listrak and held at the Millport Conservancy, will feature lots of family fun, including fall-themed science and nature-related activities.
Read More »Cyber snow days provide surprising balance for students, schools 
"Flexible instruction days provide our learners with an opportunity to continue their education without disruption during a weather-related emergency that makes transporting them to school unsafe.”
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