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Hundreds of thousands of moms in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware read Curious Parents Magazine each month.  Many moms pick up the magazine because of our captivating covers and compelling headlines.  View some of our readers' favorite covers showing local children and international celebrities, many of them photographed at local venues by notable photographers.  (If you'd like to comment or submit a cover idea, send an email to Editor@CuriousParents.com)

 girl with school lunch in front of her

September 2010

Norah Hendrickson, 5 years old, who attends the Waldron Mercy Academy Montessori program. She likes dancing, singing, swimming, and the concept of healthy eating. Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

 sisters hugging on the beach

July 2010

Sisters, Juliet and Jenei Piccone spend a wonderful week in LBI with their cousins.

Image captured by Colleen Piccone. http://web.me.com/ccpiccone/Captured_By_Colleen/Contact_Me.html

Elysia Espinal baking with Kitchen Aid mixer by Lora Carr Photography

June 2010

Our June Cover features Elysia Espinal, a five year old South Jersey girl who loves horses, drawing and the Phillies and Flyers.  Jamming out to Taylor Swift and kayaking are some of her favorite past times.  Elysia enjoys spending time with her family and playing her Nintendo DS.  This young chef's favorite thing to bake is cupcakes.

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Sheinelle Jones, fox 29 Good Day, Kayin,  by Lora Carr Photography

May 2010

Sheinelle Jones, co-host of Fox 29 Good Day with her son Kayin.

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Patrice Maro, Haddon Twp. H.S., track, by Lora Carr Photography

April 2010

Patrice Maro enjoys running the 100, high hurdles and long jump. She is proud to hold the school record in the 100. A 15 year old sophomore at Haddon Twp. High School in Haddon Twp., NJ. Patrice is a three sport varsity athlete and also manages an honor roll workload, chorus, band, student government, the school musical and travel soccer.

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

How to Train your Dragon, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jay Baruchel

March 2010

How to Train Your Dragon was released this March and stars Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera and Jay Baruchel. This new movie delivers a positive message to children and was created by DreamWorks Animation LLC.

Sabrina Rubenstein, Kingsley Pines Camp, by Lora Carr Photography

February 2010

Sabrina Rubenstein, 11 attended Kingsley Pines Camp for six years and enjoys sailing, dancing and basketball. Visit http://www.KingsleyPines.com.

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Grady Carr, Kingsley Pines Day Camp, Raymond, Maine, by Lora Carr Photography

January 2010

Grady Carr attended Kingsley Pines Camp in Raymond, Maine for Boys & Girls, Overnight, ages 8-15. Visit http://www.KingsleyPines.com.

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Jude DeLaurentis born may 21, 2009, Ellen Show, by Lora Carr Photography

December 2009

Jude DeLaurentis, son of John and Rebecca, was born on May 21, 2009. Jude spends his days attempting to crawl through his play tunnel, having fun on the floor, and shopping. He loves his grandparents and the Ellen Show, which he was born during. He also enjoys mommy and me yoga and his parents are having some success doing elimination communication with him.

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

St. Joseph's Preparatory School Sophomores, Gesu Church, by Lora Carr Photography

November 2009

Saint Joseph's Preparatory School sophomores, Newton Piccone, Anthony Capelli, Sean McGrath and Jack Roccato on the steps of the Gesu Church on campus in Philadelphia, PA.

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Lucia McCabe Schlett enjoys fruits and veggies, Poconos, by Lora Carr Photography

October 2009

Lucia McCabe Schlett will be celebrating her first birthday November 14. Lucia enjoys a diet of homemade organic fruits and vegetables. Earth's Best Whole Grain Organic Cereals and her favorite food, YoBaby Simply Plain Whole-milk Organic Yogurt. She likes petting her bichon, Gracie, story time and taking long car rides to the Poconos. Lucia's favorite song is "Old MacDonald", but for a little actions she loves "I'm a Little Teapot".

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Faith Silveri-Kurtzman at Rittenhouse Square by Lora Carr Photography

September 2009

Our September Cover features Faith Silveri-Kurtzman, a seven year old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Faith posed for Photographer Lora Carr in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia.  Faith is in the second grade and her favorite activities are art, ceramics, making jewelry and writing her own story books. Faith's favorite animals are pigs! She loves them on everything in every color and every size. She also has two dogs: Rosebud (the Maltese) and GiGi (the Pomeranian her family rescued).

Gianna Kenny at Browning-Hess Farm by Lora Carr Photography

June 2009

Our June Cover features Gianna Kenny, a six year old from Lafayette Hill, PA.  Gianna posed for Photographer Lora Carr at the Browning-Hess Farm in Moorestown, New Jersey.  The tank top Gianna is wearing is by Ooh La La Couture and jean capris by Mimi & Maggie. Gianna's mom Linda owns Gia Bella Boutique in Manayunk, PA where you can purchase these items (www.GiaBellaChildrensBoutique.com ).

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Rosalie Capelli by Lora Carr Photography

April 2009

Rosalie Capelli, 13, was photographed at Sports Club of South Jersey by Lora Carr Photography. She is wearing "Cruise Control Gear: Live For It" Shirt. Clothing line started by Candace and Kristen Carlin of Moorestown, NJ. 

Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.

Reese Witherspoon in Monsters vs Aliens

March 2009

Reese Witherspoon stars in this month's hit movie Monsters vs. Aliens released by DreamWorks.  Kiefer Sutherland and Rainn Wilson also star in the Summer Blockbuster.  Witherspoon plays California girl Susan Murphy, Sutherland plays seemingly hard-nosed General W.R. Monger and Wilson plays the creepy Gallaxhar. 

Read the article about Reese Witherspoon here



Amelia Piccone at South Jersey Christmastree Farm by Laura Carr Photography

December 2008

Amelia Piccone of Moorestown, New Jersey wrestles her chosen Christmas tree at a local farm in South Jersey. Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.



Harrison Carroll and Gavin Lynch by Lora Carr Photography

October 2008

Harrison Carroll and Gavin Lynch of South Jersey wrestle with their pumpkins in preparation for this year's Halloween celebration. Image captured by Lora Carr Photography.



Abigail Breslin as Kit Kittredge in American Girl

July 2008

Abigail Breslin shines as American Girl Kit Kittredge on our July Cover.  Abigail, the familiar star of Little Miss Sunshine is setting out on her next big adventure, starring in Kit Kittredge: an American Girl.

Read the article about Abigail Breslin here



Adrianna Luciano by Megan Luciano

June 2008

Adrianna Ally Luciano sitting in a sunny beach chair in her back yard in South Jersey.  Adrianna turns one year old on June 20th.   Happy Birthday Adrianna!  Image captured by Megan Luciano



Kathy Orr Meteorologist & Mom

May 2008

May's cover features Kathy Orr, Emmy-award winning meteorologist for CBS 3's Eyewitness News Team.  This month Kathy tells us how she balances her career as a leading Meteorologist with her duties and calling as a Mom.

Read the article about Kathy Orr here

Joan Lunden is all about dental health

February 2008

Our February cover features Good Morning America's Joan Lunden and she is giving kids something to smile about.  Lunden teamed up with Oral-B and the American Academy of Pediatrics for Children's Dental Health Month to teach the importance of getting kids in the habit of brushing early.

Read the article about Joan Lunden here

Margot Steinberg at Kitchen Kapers

December 2007

Margot Steinberg photographed at Kitchen Kapers in Moorestown, NJ.  Margot is a 9-year-old student at Chapin School.  Margot was having fun baking her Holiday cookies in the Kitchen Kapers public kitchen.

Jerry Seinfeld in Bee Movie

November 2007

Our November cover features Jerry Seinfeld, the Father and Filmmaker and star of Bee Movie.  "I love my kids.  I tell them what to do and they say ... no."  Jerry Seinfeld's character is Barry Bee Benson.  Seinfeld talks about his three kids Sascha Seinfeld, Julian Kal Seinfeld and Shepherd Kellen Seinfeld.

Read the article about Jerry Seinfeld here

Gina Celia

September 2007

Gina Celia of South Jersey graces the cover of our September magazine.  Gina was photographed by Gary Lorio at Eddie Bruce Entertainment Studios in Philadelphia, PA.

Billy Bob Thornton in Astronaut Farmer

March 2007

Our March cover features Billy Bob Thornton as an out of this world father in the season's hit movie The Astronaut Farmer.  Billy Bob talks about his daughter Bella and his girlfriend Connie Angland. 

Read more about Billy Bob Thornton's commitment to fatherhood here.

Cecily Tynan & Son Luke

January 2007

Our January cover features ABC News Meteorologist Cecily Tynan and her son Luke.  Cecily talks Fitness and Motherhood with our Editor Matthew Stringer.  Cecily and Luke were photographed in Ridley Creek State Park near Philadelphia by Betsy Brody Photography.

Read more about Cecily Tynan's commitment to fitness and motherhood here.

Caleb Flatt

October 2006

Our October cover features Caleb Flatt, age 3, picking pumpkins at Alstedes Farm in Chester, NJ.  Image captured by Heather Mosher Photography.

Kevin James in Barnyard

August 2006

Actor Kevin James adorns our August cover.  Holy Cow, Kevin James is a new dad with a new movie.  Kevin wishes his new daughter Sienna-Marie James were old enough to watch the movie.  In the movie, James plays Otis, a fun-loving cow that, when the farmer is away, walks on two legs, drives, watches TV, and, most importantly,  plays practical jokes—like boy-tipping. But the film is also about father and son.

Read more about Kevin James as a new father and Barnyard here.

Elizabeth Hasselbeck The View

May 2006

Our August cover features Elizabeth Hasselbeck of The View on Maternity and Motherhood.  She talks about shopping for maternity clothes, her daughter Grace, her professional quarterback husband and balancing motherhood with her career on The View.

Read more about Elizabeth Hasselbeck's views here.

Philadelphia Eagles Mascot Swoop

November 2005

Our November cover features Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop. 

Dakota Fanning

October 2005

Our October cover features Actress Dakota Fanning.  We interview her about her latest film - Dreamer and her love of knitting.  Dakota shares the screen with Kurt Russell, Kris Kristofferson, Elisabeth Shue, Luis Guzman and Freddy Rodriguez.

Learn more about Dakota Fanning's childhood, career and life here.

Tara Lipinski

January 2003

Tara Lipinski graces our January cover describing her childhood preparation for Olympic glory.

Jenei Piccone, Allison Jillions, Edison Piccone, Newton Piccone, Andrew Jillions

September 2002

Our January cover photo shows Jenei Piccone, Allison Jillions, Edison Piccone, Newton Piccone and Andrew Jillions enjoying a break at Memorial Field in Moorestown, NJ at the beginning of the new school year.

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