Enter Central Penn Parent’s Metro Diner contest for a chance to win a $75 certificate to dine at the restaurant and experience Metro’s take and unique twist on comfort food! Metro Diner, a new comfort food concept, opened last month in the new Lime Spring Square on Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster. The restaurant chain has been featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, ...
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‘Lost In Space’ Review: The uplifting family drama we desperately need right now 
The biggest thing the show will do for Netflix is allow for a series the entire family can watch together – which has never really existed on the streamer. Read more here at Forbes.com.
Read More »#TipTuesday: Birthday parties on a budget 
A child’s birthday party can easily cost $350-$400 (and up), when you add up the price for the establishment, food, decorations, and goodie bags. But you can throw a fun, memorable party for your child without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for parties on a budget. Limit the guests. There’s an old adage for party planning for kids: ...
Read More »Kindergarten assignment turns into viral ‘weather report’ 
Carden Corts, 6, provides a great weather report for his kindergarten school project!
Read More »Going blue to prevent child abuse, and 10 ways you can help 
More than 100 volunteers planted 4,416 blue ribbon flags, representing the number of children harmed by abuse in Pennsylvania each year.
Read More »Helping kids with autism get a better night’s sleep 
As many as 80 percent of kids with ASD have sleep problems, but because of the many needs of children with ASD, sleep concerns don't typically get addressed by medical providers.
Read More »Zoë Saldana says her twins’ ‘connection is really majestic’ — but little brother ‘never lets them forget’ about him! 
“We’re in a constant Groundhog Day where we’re repeating the same messages of compassion: ‘Don’t forget about little brother!’ ” Saldana tells PEOPLE in the latest issue. “I mean, he’s not a pushover, so that’s a good thing. But it’s really hard to be the little brother to two twin older brothers.” Read more and see some adorable pics at ...
Read More »After the IEP: preparing your student now for post-secondary life 
Leaders from PA agencies and organizations discuss what goes into planning for the eventual — and often scary — transition from high school for students with special needs.
Read More »12 great Central PA destinations for hiking, biking and enjoying the outdoors 
Appalachian Trail’s Sherwood Drive to Scott Farm hike. Sherwood Drive, Carlisle It’s a relatively short hike suitable for little kids, but wonderfully scenic. With woods, bridges, tunnels and streams, the trail winds along the beautiful Conodoguinet Creek. Make sure there’s a grown-up in front because it ends suddenly at a road. Chickies Rock Overlook Trail 880 Chickies Hill Road, Columbia ...
Read More »There’s a Reason You Won’t See Marvel Superheroes at Disney World 
Just one week ago, Disney sent fans into a tizzy when it announced it would be opening a slate of brand new superhero-themed attractions at its parks across the globe, except of course Walt Disney World in Orlando, one of its most popular sites. Find out the reason here, at Travel & Leisure.
Read More »5 Easy tips to encourage better behavior in your child 
Reinforcement is critical for teaching skills. It can also lead to a more enriching life.
Read More »April-May issue now online! 
Read the April-May issue online! Pick up a copy at a location near you! Editor’s letter Spring fever. It’s a real ailment, according to my mom. After feeling my forehead, she diagnosed me with it one April morning when I was 10 and had complained about feeling unfocused, tired and well, just blah. I, being clueless, thought I’d be confined ...
Read More »Gina Rodriguez to play Carmen Sandiego in live-action movie on Netflix 
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? It seems like Gina Rodriguez could tell us but she’s probably not going to until it comes time for the live-action movie to come out on Netflix. Read all about it at TVovermind.com.
Read More »Gettysburg now accepting applications to its FREE “Great Task” summer youth programs 
Applications to Gettysburg's "Great Task" summer and fall programs will be accepted from now through May.
Read More »There’s a major royal baby clue outside the hospital where Kate Middleton will give birth! 
The groundskeepers at St. Mary’s Hospital are in nesting mode! The railings outside the Lindo Wing at the hospital where Kate Middleton is due to give birth just got a fresh coat of paint — indicating that the royal baby’s arrival is imminent. Read the scoop at People.com.
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