Parenting

Socializing kids in groups, a trend that may have been inspired by the ever-popular play groups parents of our generation involved our children in, seems to have the added benefit of children being less-likely to feel left out.

In order to meet with government standards, McDonald’s has been forced to advertise Happy Meals only featuring healthier alternatives with less than 600 calories, but according to the consumer group, that’s not enough.

In Philadelphia, government-sponsored food programs, churches and community pantries provide lunches for children in need, but studies show charity-related food programs tend to suffer in the spring and summer months.