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Philadelphia Family Back to School Guide: Summer 2022

Tips, advice, and resources for a successful start to the school year.

Philadelphia Family is dedicated to Building Community and one of the ways we fulfill this mission is by elevating and promoting the stories and experiences from local parents. Scroll and click through our Back to School Guide to get ready for the best school year yet for your child.

 

Philadelphia Family is published by a team of local women families raising their kids in Philly with resources, events, and each other. Like us? People love us! Our High Five email newsletters are published every Thursday to help readers make the most of their weekends with fun things to do with their kids. (Sign up for future editions of this Guide!) The dynamic “hive mind” of our Philly Family Community Facebook group is the hub for referrals and trending parenting discussions while our Philadelphia Family Facebook page and @PhillyFamilyMag Instagram handle keep followers in the know.

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Everything you need to know about your local public library!

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Greene Towne Montessori’s five Lead Toddler Teachers led a parent education workshop titled Managing Difficult Behaviors: A Day in the Life of a Toddler, highlighting strategies for parents to handle difficult toddler behavior.

Enjoy outings with everyone in your family with the accessibility options provided by these Philadelphia attractions!

Creating life-long learners through fun and interactive play.

Learning Through Exploration in an Environmentally Responsible Space

Get your kids ready to head back to school (without making them miserable) with this simple and easy to follow step-by-step guide!

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MUSIC THEATRE PHILLY presents a "season of love" for performers of all ages this fall!

Dr. Grace Yum gives us some great tips about children’s oral health and ending the brush battle!

Public school libraries should never be taken for granted. WePAC works to bring libraries back to our kids and bring kids back to the joys of reading.

Celebrate the transition from pre-K to kindergarten with an evening of fun!

Parents rejoice! We’ve got you covered after school.

First day jitters? Here are some great books to tackle all the different feelings that come with starting school.

This Spanish immersion preschool is a truly unique and enriching learning environment for the littlest Philadelphians.

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Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Back to School Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

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                                      Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Back to School Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

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