It’s an act often done in secret — and those who do it sometimes go to great lengths to conceal the evidence. When confronted, they feel shame or guilt.

We’re focusing too much on college acceptance rates as a measure of success rather than our kids’ actual happiness. Have our kids stopped doing things simply because they enjoy them? Are too many of their after-school activities influenced by their worries about getting into college? Continue reading.

The dream died quietly, unnoticed. While we raced from appointment to appointment, it sat neglected in some dusty corner of my mind and slowly faded away.

Communication with parents is the primary reason for teens to use their phones while driving or when stopped at red lights (and yes, it's illegal to text while at a red light).

It's county fair season! Here's your guide to 30+ fairs and festivals in the Midstate in August, September and early October, 2018.

Six experts discuss the rise in the number and severity of sports injuries suffered by kids, including concussions and ACL tears, and share perspectives on treatment and prevention.

Ada James is the newest addition to the country crooner’s family. Continue to photos.

Enter to win 4 tickets to "Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018" at the Strasburg Rail Road.

Lively, 30, and Reynolds, 41, could not contain their excitement when they heard James’ voice over the speakers at pal Taylor Swift‘s latest Reputation Stadium Tour concert. Continue reading.

Often, parents will simply have their child use the same type of account as theirs, and the money they earn gets eaten away by monthly costs and fees.

Recently, Central Penn Parent brought together experts for a panel discussion about the rise in the number and severity of youth sports injuries, including concussions and ACL tears. They also shared perspectives on treatment and prevention. The discussion was edited for space to run in our August/September print issue. Here is the discussion, in full.  Corey Higgins, physical therapist and ...

Koa Smith on the best wave of the day at Skeleton bay, getting 8 barrels on 1 wave, traveling over 1.5km in distance and surfing the wave for 2 minutes!

Not far behind Prince George and Princess Charlotte at any time is their very own Mary Poppins: Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo. The family’s trusted nanny lives at Kensington Palace to assist Kate Middleton and Prince William with their three little ones. Continue reading.

A reception and awards ceremony for the inaugural 20 Under 20 class was held on Tuesday, July 24 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel.

Earlier this year, Central Penn Parent announced a brand new program to recognize remarkable young people — all under 20 years old — who share a commitment to excellence, service and leadership in our region. We received many nominations, making the decision even more difficult. We offer up tremendous thanks to our distinguished panel of judges: Chad Barger, founder and ...