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Philadelphia Family Back to School Guide

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

This Philadelphia Family Back to School Guide will help you navigate the  journey of getting your kids ready for the new school year in Philly, whether they are stepping into kindergarten for the first time or embarking on their final year of high school. You’ll find a treasure trove of information in this Guide, including tips for selecting the best extracurricular activities, advice on creating effective routines, insights into managing homework and more.

 

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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Public Schools in many changing neighborhoods of Philadelphia reflect their communities: diverse success stories which have shown steady improvement.

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Discover Montessori learning with your infant or toddler in Center City Philadelphia.

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The School District of Philadelphia's third annual bus tour will prepare families for the 2023-2024 school year

Expand your child's strengths through learning in Philadelphia with these education and enrichment local businesses our Community LOVES.

Everything you need to know about your local public library!

Parents have a lot of choices when it comes to schools for their children. Learning about the different types of schools can help you discover the right fit for your child.

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

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

So you didn’t get organized in time for the school year to start. It’s not too late! We’ve got achievable tips and tools to make it all easier.

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.

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

If your child is feeling anxious, here are some tips for how to soothe their school-related nerves.

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Get to know these Philadelphia Family Members: Enrichment Programs

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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