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The TinyJawns Blog

Family-focused takes on Philly events, deep dives for organizers, and parenting thoughts.

How Young Is Too Young for Tennis Camp? Our Experience with a 6-Year-Old

How Young Is Too Young for Tennis Camp? Our Experience with a 6-Year-Old

Two camps, one racket, and a lot of chasing balls — here's what we learned.

Parent ReviewsAbby & BrandonAbby & Brandon·Apr 19, 2026·12 min read
The Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park: Philly's Best-Kept Family Food Secret

The Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park: Philly's Best-Kept Family Food Secret

Smoky, chaotic, and unlike anything else in the country — here's our honest guide.

Parent ReviewsBrandonBrandon·Apr 13, 2026·14 min read
Philly Otaku Fest at Cherry Street Pier: A Perfect Free Test Run for Anime-Curious Families

Philly Otaku Fest at Cherry Street Pier: A Perfect Free Test Run for Anime-Curious Families

April 2026 · Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia Waterfront

Parent ReviewsBrandon & AbbyBrandon & Abby·Apr 11, 2026·6 min read
Lancaster County with Kids: A Spring Break Weekend Trip from Philly (Honest Review)

Lancaster County with Kids: A Spring Break Weekend Trip from Philly (Honest Review)

Three days, two nights, two kids. The best value spring break trip from Philly.

Weekend Trips from PhillyBrandonBrandon·Mar 31, 2026·12 min read
Atlantic City with Kids: A Spring Break Weekend Trip from Philly (Honest Review)

Atlantic City with Kids: A Spring Break Weekend Trip from Philly (Honest Review)

End of March, two kids, three days. Here's what actually happened.

Weekend Trips from PhillyBrandonBrandon·Mar 31, 2026·14 min read

A Snapshot of the Philly Family Event Scene: 2025–2026

What our discovery engine found across 2,700+ events and the venues that show up every week

For OrganizersBrandonBrandon·Mar 22, 2026·8 min read

TinyJawns Turns Two

From Friday night scripts to a newborn pause to finding our voice — the real story of how we got here.

Behind the ScenesBrandon & AbbyBrandon & Abby·Mar 19, 2026·5 min read
Taking Kids to the Philly Flower Show: What to Actually Expect

Taking Kids to the Philly Flower Show: What to Actually Expect

We went. Here's the honest truth.

Parent ReviewsBrandonBrandon·Mar 12, 2026·11 min read
Is the Philly Auto Show Worth It for Kids?

Is the Philly Auto Show Worth It for Kids?

An honest review from a parent who grew up going — and now wonders if it's still worth the trip.

Parent ReviewsBrandonBrandon·Feb 22, 2026·7 min read