As of January 31, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there were five confirmed measles cases in five states. Spread of this once preventable disease in the United States largely happens in communities with pockets of unvaccinated people, according to the CDC. In August 2019, the crisis hit home when the ...

Four companies are recalling more than 165,000 inclined infant sleepers because they pose a suffocation risk for babies. Graco, Summer Infant, Evenflo and Delta Children announced voluntary recalls Wednesday of various inclined sleepers, according to the recall notices posted on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website. “Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers’ inclined sleep ...

It’s normal for toddlers to be picky eaters. Think of it as another small step toward independence. In fact, as long as your child is healthy and growing normally, he or she is getting enough nutrition, no matter how picky he or she seems, according to nutrition experts. Nonetheless, the folks at choosemyplate.gov, the healthy ...

No matter how traditional or 21st century, all summer camps have one thing in common: letter writing. Letters from camp or letters from home can be a powerful form of communication and become treasured keepsakes. Even though putting pen to paper may seem an antiquated effort that both kids and adults find challenging, the act ...

Every year, about 14% of the U.S. population moves to a new home according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While some moves can be exciting for a family, others can be stressful when they are related to job loss, promotions, transfers or a number of other factors. Moving across town, across the country or even ...

Sleep-away camp is a big deal for both campers and their parents, and it often brings feelings of excitement and anxiety. Is your child ready for it? “One way to gauge a child’s readiness for overnight camp is if the child has had successful overnight experiences away from home, at a friend’s or relative’s,” said ...

If you haven’t yet successfully managed to navigate a meal out with your little one or are tired of eating out in places that serve your food in cardboard boxes, take heart. These five tips will help you make it through a restaurant outing with your toddler with your sanity intact. Choose wisely. You can ...

When it comes to studying, good habits are only part of the equation. Where you study is actually just as important as how, according to educational experts. Here are five expert tips for creating the perfect study space for your child: Location. Location. Location. The experts agree that while an entire room dedicated to studying ...

Despite an unusually warm winter, it’s probably a little too soon to start shopping for bathing suits and flip flops. But, believe it or not, it’s not too early to start thinking about summer plans for your kiddos. And, when it comes to picking out summer camps, Central Penn Parent’s got your back, with our ...