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Catch up with Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health!
With the holiday season here, it’s important to talk about how to keep children safe. Pediatric emergency experts at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center share some important tips
2025 Holiday Fun: Tree Lightings, Markets, Santa Visits and more!
Our 2025 Holiday Fun Guide is here! Packed with local holiday events, where to see Santa, restaurants, Chritstmas tree farms, and more!
Holiday Promos are Here at Head Over Heels Gymnastics!
Your Family’s Favorite Place to Move, Grow & Shine
This season, Head Over Heels Gymnastics is celebrating YOU—our amazing families who bring energy, laughter, and community into our gyms every single day.
Give Your Kids Skills and Water Safety Instead of Toys This Holiday Season
The holidays are all about joy, family time, and giving, but let’s be honest, most toys lose their magic fast. This year, skip chasing for toys and give your child something that lasts long after the wrapping paper is gone: confidence in the water and essential...
Meet A Doc: Meet Dr. Lauren Kaczka-Weiss of Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health!
Hackensack Meridian K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to highlight Dr. Lauren Kaczka-Weiss, DO, FAAP, FAPA, our Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, who is a board-certified pediatrician, psychiatrist,...
The Monmouth Moms Podcast: Shannon Russell of Second Act Success!
New Episode! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Shannon Russell, career coach, podcaster, and founder of Second Act Success, to talk about what it really means to start over — and the courage it takes to build something new. After a successful 16-year career as a...
30+ Winter Break Day Trips in NJ, PA, and NY!
Looking for ideas to keep the kids busy over winter break? From holiday lights and Broadway shows to indoor fun and quick getaways, we’ve rounded up the best family day trips across NJ, NY & PA — perfect for making memories this season!
Favorite Chicken Pot Pie Recipe!
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons poultry seasoning 2 cups diced peeled potatoes 1-3/4 cups sliced carrots 1 cup butter, cubed 2/3 cup chopped onion 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-3/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1-1/2 cups...
Election Day in Monmouth County
Don't forget to cast your vote this Election Day! For local polling information, you can visit monmouthcountyvotes.gov. Every vote counts!
Monmouth County Food Resources & Community Support
While SNAP benefits are still being distributed, the ongoing government shutdown has created uncertainty for some local families. We’ve gathered a list of Monmouth County food resource programs and community pantries for anyone who may need extra support — as well as...
