Parenting

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

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...

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,...

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...

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is New Jersey’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. Injury Prevention and Community Education is a critical partner of Pediatric Trauma—helping families prevent common childhood injuries like falls, motor vehicle, and bike or pedestrian accidents.