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I wrote a few weeks ago about the rise of summer camps for adults.  But now I'm going back to basics, wondering if you'll be sending your kids to a sleep-away camp.  It seems like it could be a win-win.  Children keep their minds and bodies active, and parents get a break from being on-duty 24-7...

Kids are our most precious resources but sometimes parenting can be exhausting when they get into trouble. "Stop Painful Parenting...Tales From Our Side of the Mat" author and karate instructor Master Paul Prendergast explains that most effective ways to raise your kids so bad behavior doesn't become a habit.

We ask that parents/caregivers arrive a few minutes early to sit with your toddler and focus your child's attention. By actively participating in the activities, you can encourage your child to participate also. It's helpful to all if you momentarily remove your toddler if your child becomes disruptive to the rest of the group, and rejoin the storytime when ready.  A...

  The Baby Center has released the top babies names of 2016 list. Many of these names will be used by parents here at the Jersey Shore. If you're expecting and thinking of names maybe this list can help! Top Girls Names: Sophia Emma Olivia Ava Mia Isabella Riley Arya Zoe Charlotte Top Boys Names Jackson Aiden Lucas Liam Noah Ethan Mason Caden Oliver Elijah Congratulations if you're expecting!

Children are exposed to news about the recent NJ-NY explosions and other recent terror events. What lessons will they take from it?

I'm a little spooked by something that happened last night.  But I'm smiling about it too.    I went and had an "Angel Reading" done.  It's something I wasn't really interested in but my good friend nudged me and felt it could be part of a nice "girl's night out" together...

It's not uncommon to travel throughout Ocean County and see multiple generations of a family spending time together. In fact, in New Jersey and New York, adults live closer to their parents than only one other area of the country.

This weekend my niece moved away to college.  She's starting as a Freshman.  My nephew, her brother, also moved back to school.  He's going into his Junior year.  What this means is that my sister, after 20 years of having children in the house, is an empty nester...

A national program, being highlighted in Morris County, emphasizes the consequences for parents and adults who host underage drinking parties.

It's Graduation Time!