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Central Penn Parent wins industry awards for editorial and design
Among the awards presented by the Parenting Media Association were two golds: one for edit, and one for design.
‘Captain Marvel’ feels at once fresh and familiar
Captain Marvel unambiguously represents a fresh new face for the Marvel Cinematic Universe — she is, as you’ve surely heard by now, the franchise’s first solo female movie lead. Continue reading.
Lancaster Science Factory celebrates expansion, International Women’s Day with Girl Scout-themed fun
The science center hosts a women's only "Grown Up Girl Scout Night" featuring science fun and pairing cookies with beer and wine.
AAP wants major technology companies “to combat vaccine misinformation online”
As parents increasingly turn to social media to gather information and form opinions about their children’s health, the AAP states that the “consequences of inaccurate information play out offline.”
Fastnacht Day 2019: Are they really doughnuts and how many calories do they contain?
Every year the question arises – what is a fastnacht? Is it a doughnut? Should it be square, round or have a hole in the center? Dare anyone ask, how many calories are in a fastnacht? Continue reading.
Save Your Vision Month: A closer look at childhood myopia
Individuals who spend considerable time engaged in “near” activities, like reading, working at a computer or using hand-held electronics, may be more likely to develop myopia.
CONTEST: Buddyphones Wave, wireless headphones for kids
The headphones, which retail for $79.99 and are designed for kids, are connected via bluetooth and have a battery life that exceeds 24 hours.
Diet culture dangers: Could your child be heading for an eating disorder?
Diet culture is everywhere, even in our safe spaces. Our kids are already getting dangerous messages. Continue reading.
Harrisburg’s Ice and Fire festival set for Saturday, March 2
There will be free ice skating, dozens of ice sculptures, a 33-ft ice slide, an Artist Market, fire dancers, DIY glass icicle workshops, children’s activities, a dozen food trucks, and much more!
Student homelessness growing fastest in rural America, including rural Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of nine states that saw rural student homelessness grow by more than 10 percent, even as total rural student enrollment declined.
Yukon Striker front seat on-ride POV animation Canada’s Wonderland New for 2019
At 223 feet tall, 80 miles per hour, and 3,625 feet long, it will be the world's tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster,
Looking at a new camp? Make sure your questions are answered
Before you sign your kids up, ask potential camps some important questions to help make sure the camp will be a great fit, and your kids will have a great summer.
