Philadelphia Family Back to School Guide
Tips, advice, and resources for a successful start to the school year.
Presented by Family Focus Media
Whether your child is heading off to kindergarten for the first time or starting their senior year, the Philly Family Back to School Guide has what you need to kick off the school year with confidence.
Once the bell rings, you’ll need a plan for the hours after class ends — check out Philadelphia’s top after school programs with school pickup. Families gearing up for the first day can catch the Ring the Bell Bus Tour as it makes stops in the city throughout August, offering free school supplies and healthcare services.
For families with little ones, PHLPreK offers free pre-K programs across Philadelphia, making quality early education accessible to every family in the city. And no matter your kids’ ages, our back-to-school checklist covers everything from school supplies to resetting sleep schedules before the first day. New routines can bring new worries, too — local experts share their best tips for easing back-to-school anxiety, so your kids (and you!) can start the year off on the right foot.
You’ve Found Your Village: The Philly Family Community
This Philly Baby Guide and Philadelphia Family are published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in Philly with resources, events, and each other.
Our High Five email newsletters arrive every Thursday with our latest stories and the best weekend events for families. Connect with @PhillyFamilyMag on Instagram and through our Philly Family Community Facebook group to find friends and trusted referrals.
The organizations below make this work possible. By partnering with local businesses and nonprofits through our Marketing Services and Membership programs, Family Focus Media fosters connections that help families thrive.
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Philadelphia Family Members: Get to know these trusted local businesses and nonprofit organizations
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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