Mindful, Meaningful: During Autism Acceptance Month, advocates promote awareness, support for local families
The Neurodiverse Network’s facility in New Cumberland is stocked with all the toys, books and play equipment that a kid… Read More
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Adventure Together: April showers bring riverbank scours and muddy family fun for hours
When my child was younger, he loved to “garden” by hurtling a chubby handful of bird seed into the backyard… Read More
Aging in Place: As folks get older, many are weighing primary bath remodels
Home is more than just a place to live—it’s where we find comfort, make memories, and feel secure. As we… Read More
Harrisburg City Council to restart youth commission, hire advisors
Harrisburg City Council will restart a civic educational program meant to inspire youth. At a press conference on Tuesday, council… Read More
Adventure Together: While on the hunt for signs of spring in Harrisburg, our writer happens upon fun for families at a community center, park and library
My kiddo and I were strolling through Riverfront Park, searching for the snowdrops and daffodils that will soon wrestle their… Read More
Character Building: Youth acting classes inspire creativity, confidence and a love for the stage
The year was 1980-something, and awkward me wanted acting classes. With only the Yellow Pages, my mother enrolled me in… Read More
Dinner and a Show: Our writer reminisces on her family’s attempt to brighten dark winter evenings with “theme nights”
One winter weekend over two decades ago, while slogging through our usual winter slump, my husband George pitched a tent… Read More
Adventure Together: Fall in love with nature and science in February while making family memories
I’ve heard it said that, if February weren’t short, nobody would survive the winter. We go into this month with… Read More
No Family Is Homeless: Bridge of Hope offers vital connections, services for unhoused mothers
Brenda Strawbridge understands homelessness in a very personal way. She’s director of development for Bridge of Hope Harrisburg Area, a… Read More
Instilling Confidence: Local organizations empower girls through physical activity, education and mentoring
When my 9-year-old daughter signed up for Girls on the Run a decade ago, she wasn’t a runner. Or a… Read More