• Rutgers Day, Ag Field Day, Folk Festival offer fun for all

    Rutgers Day will welcome new additions this year, including a parade along College Avenue, displays about Rutgers’ participation in the Big Ten conference and health sciences programming on Busch Campus. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26, with programming taking place on the Busch, College Avenue and Cook/Douglass campuses in…

  • Audubon plans trip to Allaire

    The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host its annual field trip to Allaire State Park, Wall Township, on May 3. “At this time of year, bird plumage is at its brightest and songs are loudest,” said Dena Temple, trip leader. “To hear birdsong echoing through the woods is a delight. Anyone interested in learning how…

  • Help your child transition from a crib to a bed

    Much of a young child’s life revolves around adapting to new situations. Even when a routine is established, things can change and new skills must be learned. From moving from bottle to cup, to giving up a pacifier, to no longer using diapers or training pants, young children must tackle a lot of transitions. One…

  • Facts about childhood fever

    Fevers scare many parents.When a child’s temperatures rises, it can induce panic and helplessness. But when parents recognize that fevers are oftentimes not incredibly harmful to children, that recognition can reduce panic and over reliance on fever-reducing medication. If a child is healthy, a fever does not necessarily indicate anything serious.A fever is a rise…

  • Ranney Summer Programs offer opportunities for children to explore, learn and play

    Come discover a world of adventure this summer in Ranney Summer Programs! With more than 30 years of experience in summer adventures, Ranney Summer Programs are a favorite of families in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. Extraordinary opportunities to explore camp activities, sports clinics and academic and talent development courses await your child this summer.…

  • Children can enjoy a unique summer camp experience at Around the Corner Art Center

    Around the Corner Art Center is anxious for summer to arrive and art camp to begin.The Little Picassos (ages 5-8) and Master Monets (8- 13) bring lots of excitement, energy and creativity to the art center. Classes in clay and ceramics, mixed media, drawing and painting, cartooning, fashion design, sewing, jewelry and more, are offered…

  • Keeping kids active once the school year ends

    I n many ways, today’s kids have busier schedules than any previous generation of youngsters. Many extracurricular activities, including sports, require a nearly year-round commitment, and the dual-income household has landed many kids in after-school programs where kids tend to their schoolwork or engage in various activities that keep them from resting on their laurels.…

  • Veterans recount experiences in local scout’s documentary

    By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent Derek Matthews MILLSTONE — Derek Matthews has created an eye-opening documentary titled “Vietnam: The Veterans Perspective” that will be shown at elementary schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties this spring. Derek, 16, created the film as his Eagle Scout project with Boy Scout Troop 116 in Millstone Township. The Veterans Of…

  • Artist finds inspiration and stories in nature

    By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer “Lone Maple Among The Ashes” Call her the tree whisperer. Artist Hillary Binder-Klein loves to paint trees of all kinds, but in addition to paint, she adds another element to her creative process — a story about what the tree has lived through, which has led to a desire…

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