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Be Well Family: 9 Easy Ways to Find a Babysitter in Philly
Babysitters — the good ones, at least — are lifesavers. But finding them — the good ones, at least — can be an arduous process. Here, […]
Be Well Family: The Best Advice for Philly Parents
From the moment one conceives until … well, forever, a parent gets advice. Incessant, unsolicited advice. Some of it is insane, some of it is […]
Be Well Family: 10 Philly Places Every New Mom Should Know About
As more parents populate greater Center City, more places dedicated to serving parents have popped up — and thank goodness for that. Because sometimes all […]
Be Well Family: Awesome Philly Fitness Classes for New (and New-ish) Moms
For a long time around here, mom-and-me fitness classes were a somewhat limited genre: There were only a few options here and there, and they […]
Be Well Family: This Is a Mother’s Brain at Bedtime
The Scene 10:45 p.m., any given weeknight The Ritual 1. Washes face, brushes teeth, applies moisturizing face oil and eye cream. 2. Climbs into bed. […]
Be Well Family: I Tried Those Period Undies. Here’s My Review.
It was possibly the shortest text exchange that my best friend and I have ever had. Christy: I think you should get a pair of […]
WATCH: Syrian Family Deported From PHL Lands at JFK
The Syrian family who was deported from the Philadelphia International Airport on January 28th – one day after President Donald Trump passed his executive order on […]
23 Free (or Basically Free) Things to Do With The Kids in Philly This Winter
Who among us isn’t always looking for more ideas of things to do with the kids? Ones that won’t break the bank? Especially at times like […]
Be Well Family: My Christmas Decorating Fail
My mother has the most beautiful Lenox holiday china – white, ringed with simple holly leaves. We used that china (along with special holiday napkins) […]
10 Awesome Mommy-and-Me Yoga Classes in Philadelphia and the Suburbs
Be Well Family is a collaboration with Wee Wander, a site dedicated to helping Philadelphia parents navigate their city. See more in this series here, or […]
Be Well Family: In Praise of My Small Philly House
Be Well Family is a collaboration with Wee Wander, a site dedicated to helping Philadelphia parents navigate their city. See more in this series here, or […]
Five Family-Style Meals to Try in Philly Restaurants Now
The way we eat today — mixing and matching and plate-sharing — can make ordering when you’re out with a large group a challenge. Which […]
Swim Lessons in Philadelphia: 15 (Indoor!) Spots to Get Your Kid in the Water
Ah, the children’s swim lesson. It’s an adorable rite of passage for babies and toddlers and little ones, and also the perfect cool-weather activity: The […]
Things I Don’t Care About Since Becoming a Parent
Does motherhood change you? I never really thought so. I’m the same me I’ve always been, only with a permanent plus-one. I mean, sure, I have less […]
8 Places for Hiking in Philadelphia with Kids
The playground is fun and all, but going for long walks — in nature — is something that benefits everyone in the family. Babies can nap, kids […]