When the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to abruptly shut down earlier this year, my family, like many others, scrambled to make distance learning happen. My 14-year-old daughter would sometimes work on her iPad on the couch, at my desk in my home office, or even in bed. It was emergency remote learning, with the emphasis […]

Make your New Jersey kid a beach baby and go “down the shore.” New Jersey boasts 130 miles of shoreline and some of the prettiest beaches anywhere. Whether your family is looking for a busy boardwalk with children’s rides, a beachside water park or sprinkler playground, towering lighthouses, toddler attractions, or something a bit quieter, the Jersey Shore has it.  We’ve rounded up 10 of our […]

Dust off your grill and grab your swimsuits, because the lazy days of summer are here! With the right tools and preparation, summertime can be a relaxing and safe time for you and your family. Here are 10 ways to avoid seasonal mishaps. To continue reading Click Here!

If you’re here, you want more ideas for STEM activities. For kids, the summer is all about having fun, getting outside to play, and doing new experiences. If you’ve never done STEM activities with your kids before, now is the perfect time to try summer STEM activities! Summer STEAM projects are one of the best ways to keep […]

I’ve never met a kid who doesn’t love water play. Even the smallest bin or bucket of water will keep my preschoolers and toddlers happy, splashing, stirring and pouring for hours. In the warm weather, we spend hours playing outdoors, and I set up some form of water play set up in our backyard play space almost every day. […]