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Child and teen review: Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic
One of our writers took her two daughters--ages 9 and 15--to see Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic on Thursday. Now the girls provide their reviews.
The scientific cause of sudden toddler meltdowns
As much as it may feel like your toddler is the world’s least rational human, there are scientific reasons for this unpredictability. Continue reading.
How camp can benefit those with mental health issues
Look for a camp that has enough structure to provide a framework for predictability but not so strict that your child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will lose interest.
April 6 kicks of 3 weekends of Hersheypark Springtime in the Park
The three-weekend event marks the unofficial start of the 2019 Hersheypark season, and this year also marks the 100th anniversary of the park’s carrousel.
Actresses Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman appear in court to face charges in college cheating scandal
Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman were among 13 parents who appeared in federal court Wednesday to face charges in the college admissions scandal. Continue reading.
Schreiber brings back Buck-A-Cup and Coffee Day for 2019
The fundraiser runs April 5-19 and kicks off April 5 with a 3-hour, live remote broadcast by FM97 at Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant in Mount Joy.
55 percent of drivers admit to checking social media while behind the wheel: study
Report unveils disturbing data on drivers' Facebook use, YouTube watching and video recording, plus distracted Uber drivers.
The hidden air pollution in our homes
“The scariest thing in this house is probably the toaster. I just had no idea that toasters emitted so many particles.” Continued reading.
CPYB honors its beloved founder with performances of Romeo & Juliet
"It was a dream of hers to have a strong enough ensemble of dancers, especially boys, to accurately portray these mature roles."
Newly approved postpartum depression medication’s benefits and potential drawbacks
Reports of its price, required 60-hour inpatient stay, and untested effects beyond 30 days have tempered some of the initial enthusiasm.
Local library holds read-a-thon Saturday, best-selling children’s book author to participate
There will be special guest readers throughout the day, including best-selling children’s book author Anthony Fredericks and PA State Representative Seth Grove.
How Disney grew its $3 billion Mickey Mouse business–by selling to adults
Apple, Gucci, Kate Spade, Uniqlo, L’Oréal, and Maybelline are just a few of the companies that sell Mickey-branded products for grown-ups. Here’s how Disney made adults fall in love with a cartoon character. Continue reading.
