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Philly Family Community's Top Stories

When back-to-school brings back anxiety, avoidance, and exhaustion, it’s easy to assume you’re starting over. Sanare explains why that shift is often telling you something more useful than that.

From first-time performers in first grade to adults rediscovering the stage, Music Theatre Philly’s fall season in Center City Philadelphia has a place for everyone — and a production to prove it.

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A boy emerges from a yellow slide with lots of pink balloons at Kith + Kin in Philadelphia.

Looking for the perfect kids’ birthday party venues in Philadelphia? Find fun-filled spots that make planning easy

Kids play on play equipment and the soft turf at the Franklin Square playground.

This list of the best Philadelphia playgrounds makes it easy to find where to go next

A toddler eats spaghetti with her hands at Pizzeria Stella in Philadelphia.

Discover the best kid-friendly Philly restaurants where families can enjoy a low-stress dining experience. Explore fun restaurants with play spaces and family-friendly menus

Members of the Lowey Psychological Services team help individuals better understand and address ADHD and other mental health concerns through comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

When school gets hard for their child, many parents wonder if it’s ADHD. Lowey Psychological Services explains why that's not always the right place to start — and what to do instead

Discover the best after school programs in Philadelphia that offer school pickup for the 2026–2027 school year

Philly Mini Golf

Find out where your family can tee off close to home in Philly, the burbs, and Bucks County with our guide to mini golf courses