Parenting
We Call B.S. on the Cell Phone Incident at B2 Cafe
UPDATE: We got a copy of the video showing the woman who comes into the cafe and threatens the barista with a bottle of spray […]
A Toddler, a Cell Phone, and One Big South Philly-Style Brouhaha
UPDATE 2/12/2016 1:50pm: We watched the entire surveillance video of Francesca Depasquale’s 45-minute visit to B2 Cafe, and we call bullshit. For our full report […]
The Checkup: Why Philly Could Have a Baby Boom in 9 Months
• If your friends were a bit dodgy about what they did to keep busy while they were snowed in over the weekend, this could […]
The Easy Trick to Calm a Crying Baby (and Save Your Sanity)
Parents of newborns have it hard enough: There’s the whole not getting any sleep thing, then there’s the fact that they are now responsible for the […]
It’s Happening! Mom-and-Baby Boot Camp Kicks Off This Saturday with GoalsFit
Ask and ye shall receive. I was more than heartened last week when, after posting my plea to Philly fitness studios to offer kid-friendly classes […]
Philly Fitness Studios: Where Are All the Classes for Working Moms?
I know I’m new at this whole “working mom” thing — I’m, what, three weeks in now? — but I’ve already noticed a few things: I’m […]
“It Took Me Two Years to Get Pregnant”
Oh, hi Internet! It’s good to see you again. It’s been a few months since I’ve been around these parts, and it feels good — […]
20 Teens Charged in Cape May Sexting Scandal
Ah, Cape May, that idyllic Jersey Shore town that’s usually associated with bed-and-breakfasts, wine bars, and salmon-colored Bermuda shorts and generally not associated with anything approaching […]
WATCH: Toddler Rescued From Philadelphia Roof
This is Cleaira Bell, the 22-year-old woman being charged with child endangerment because, police say, she left her 2-year-old boy at home, alone, with another […]
Boston Marathon Dad Scolds Media Over Principal Letter Coverage
On Tuesday, we told you about Montgomery County’s Mike Rossi, the Dancin’ on Air host-turned-47-year-old suburban dad currently embroiled in a fight with his kids’ […]
Boston Marathon Runner Gets Letter from Montco School Principal About Trip [UPDATED]
UPDATE 4/29 11:55 a.m.: Mike Rossi and his wife met with the school on Wednesday morning and says he’ll be on the Today show and […]
The Argument for “Free-Range Kids”
It’s been a couple of years now, but the shock still feels fresh: I took my young son to Fitler Square for some morning playtime, […]
Why Parents Gain Weight Without Realizing It
Healthy eating is simple, right? Fill your fridge with nutritious fruits, veggies, lean protein and whole grains, and you won’t be tempted to eat junk […]
When Murder Turns Us Into Monsters
Last week, I spent the majority of my time reporting on the murder of Jim Stuhlman, an unarmed 51-year-old man who was shot dead on […]
How CrossFit Made Me a Saner Parent
Before the CrossFit haters sharpen their knives, let me just preface this piece by saying that neither burpees nor deadlifts have helped me to become […]