Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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English is a weird language! When kids are mastering it, there are loads of commonly mispronounced words, or words that kids use instead of the real name because they make more sense. On our Mommy Poppins Instagram and Facebook pages recently, we had a hilarious discussion about the funny words our kids mispronounce.
Some are sweet letter slip-ups, some are sound-alike mistakes, and some make lots of sense (a bra really is a "boobie mask" right? and "stunk" perfectly describes a skunk!).
We rounded up the funniest responses below. Reading them brings back some sweet memories! Can you add to it? Join the conversation!
Check out our Parenting Guide for more parent talk, from funny animal parenting memes to parenting tips from dads.
Get ready for an extraordinary experience as the highly anticipated total solar eclipse of 2024 approaches! Families in Philadelphia are gearing up to witness this rare event together. On Monday, April 8, during the solar eclipse, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a captivating shadow and creating moments of darkness in the middle of the day.
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the sun's bright face, also known as totality, and day momentarily turns into night. At its peak, the sun will be about 85% eclipsed by the moon in our area.
Read on for a list of the best events and destinations for experiencing the solar eclipse 2024 in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia's Chinatown is a bustling neighborhood brimming with cultural wonders waiting to be explored by families. From savory dim sum to captivating cultural experiences, Chinatown offers family-friendly activities that will delight both kids and adults alike.
Looking for more kid-friendly fun around Philly? Check out our round up of 100 Things To Do With Philly Kids Before They Grow Up, or if you're on a budget, try our guide to 100 Free Fun Things To Do.
Roller skating rinks are a great place to have fun and there are so many great options in the Philadelphia area. So lace up your skates, Philly! It’s time to hit the rink for some retro fun. Roller skating is the perfect way to sneak in some exercise for both kids and adults. There are indoor and outdoor rinks throughout the Philadelphia area so you can practice your skating skills while making memories with you kids no matter the weather!
If you need more ways to get the energy out, check out our list of Trampoline Parks and Bounce House Play Areas or our guide to the Best Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones. If you're looking to get outside, we've rounded up all the Best Playgrounds in the Philadelphia Region.
Searching for the perfect restaurant with a celebratory vibe to ring in your child's birthday? We’ve rounded up the best birthday restaurants in the city and the burbs where you can treat your birthday kid to a meal fit for a celebration. Whether you're looking for a place that has over-the-top treats or a place that will host an actual party that feeds and entertains, we've got chocolate parties, tea times, and meals that come with a show and cake!
For more birthday party ideas beyond the restaurant scene, browse our Birthday Party Guide for Philly Kids, where you’ll find everything you need to celebrate your kiddo’s next trip around the sun.
Just in time for the Phillies home opener, we've rounded up everything you need to know about taking your kids to the ballgame, from kids clubs to park attractions. Loving baseball has been a long-standing tradition in Philly, and the Philadelphia Phillies have always been a team like no other. Last year, the Phils played exceptionally well, enjoying a long playoff run that ended in a trip to the World Series. The excitement for the team was at an all-time high last fall, and Philly kids caught the Phillies phever!
The ball park offers many options for families, so read on to get geared up for the season and to find out how to get the most out of taking the kids to Citizens Bank Park. For more of ideas to engage your littlest sports lovers, visit our Sports Guide, and find more warm-weather outings for Philly families in our Spring Activities Guide.
There's so much to do with kids in Philly's Fishtown neighborhood!
If you are raising kids in Philly, or the nearby suburbs, don’t sleep on the Fishtown area for family fun. The resurgence of Fishtown as a Philly destination has been obvious for years now, with a fabulous restaurant scene, a vibrant night life, and construction projects popping up all over. But Fishtown offers more than just adult fun, as there's a growing number of families choosing to live here that prove it--including my own! Here's a list of our family's favorite Fishtown spots, from parks and playgrounds, to indoor play spaces and kid-friendly restaurants, all written by a mom raising kids right here in the neighborhood.
Browse our other itineraries to some of Philly's best neighborhoods, from our Guide to Northeast Philly with Kids to our favorite spots in Old City and Historic Philadelphia. Whether you're visiting from out of town or playing tourist in your own city, we've got you covered with our 3 Day Itinerary by a Philly Mom and our list of Top Attractions in Philly.
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