Family fun ideas for spring break in New Jersey
It can be hard to have an eventful break when you’re not away, but there are plenty of ways to transform your house into a fun zone.
Parenting
How to restore a child’s sense of safety following a rough 2020
One Morristown family psychologist offers insight on how to restore a child's sense of safety following a tumultuous 2020.
Easter Bunny Set to Return to Egg Harbor Township, NJ on Fire Truck
The Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company is bringing the social distanced Easter Bunny back to Egg Harbor Township this Saturday on a fire truck.
South Jersey Sleep Away Camps Given Green Light For Summer
Overnight summer camps are fun for kids and adults of all ages who want to get away from home and enjoy the great outdoors.
Managing children’s overeating and weight gain during the pandemic
Overeating and weight gain thanks to stress and anxiety that comes with the pandemic, can mean trouble down the line for a child's physical and mental health, says one Rutgers expert.
New Jersey is a good place to raise a family, report finds
New Jersey is the 7th best state to raise a family, according to WalletHub, scoring high in education, child care, socioeconomics and family fun categories.
COVID safety: Returning college students should be honest about partying
An infectious disease expert recommends an honest family chat and some simple ground rules.
Research reveals NJ parents’ views of remote learning in COVID-19 era
Survey findings suggest that over the summer, New Jersey parents raised the bar for what's expected of remote learning in the 2020-2021 academic year.
Online or in-person, school bullying is ‘adult problem,’ NJ psychologist says
Whether kids go back to school in-person or virtually, they need to know how to report bullying and who to report it to.
NJ doctor’s advice: Prolonged computer harmful to child vision
Dr. Joseph Calderone, of Better Vision New Jersey in Cranford, says eye concerns include permanent ocular damage, eye strain or fatigue, dry eyes, myopia or nearsightedness.
COVID-19 ‘school closure’ benefits still available for parents
Using the benefits available, employees can receive two-thirds of their pay, capped at $200 per day, for up to 12 weeks.
NJ expands family and medical leave benefits: What it means, what it costs
Weekly earnings are greater for those who make use of these programs, and the eligibility period has moved from six to 12 weeks for those who need to care for a loved one.