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April 2012
Cinderella, Winnie the Pooh, and Other Classic Characters Live on Stage in NJ
This weekend, classic and beloved storybook characters are coming to New Jersey stages.
Family Game Night with the Younger Set
If you’re eager to get family game night started, try one of these crowd-pleasers, which have become my family’s favorites.
Do-It-Yourself Craft Supplies
Here are five easy recipes for do-it-yourself craft supplies, including bathtub paint, bubble solution, play clay, watercolors, and glimmer puff
Rub-a-Dub-Dub Paint In the Tub
How to make bathtub paint
Bring Out the Homemade Bubbly: How to Make Bubble Solution
Make this simple homemade bubble solution so you always have plenty on hand for bubble-blowing fun.
How to Make Play Doh
Using common kitchen ingredients, you can make your own version of Play Doh.
Sensory Friendly Theatre Coming to Union County
A Sensory Friendly Theatre series specially designed for children with autism and related disabilities is coming to UCPAC in Rahway.
Six Tips You Need to Know to Deal with Ticks in Your Own Backyard
As tick population increases throughout the United States, more Americans are at risk for life-altering disease. Here's how to tick-proof
High-Tech Storybook Still Lets You Cuddle
Story Buddies from Hallmark are interactive storybooks that come with a corresponding stuffed toy.
Blaze Trails Using the Trail Explorer App
In time for Earth Day, Sierra Club releases a new app
Kids Can Master Matching
Kids can master matching through Emmet the elephant’s quest to pack his suitcase.
Kids Can Get Into the Earth Day Mode
Who can harvest the most tomatoes while defending his garden patch from a variety of intruders?
New Tool Helps NJ Families Find Fun Science Experiences
NJ's science activity finder
10 Easy Ways to Go Green
Simple and easy ways to go green in your home.
Two New Marvel Avengers Storybook Apps
“Avengers Origins: Hulk” and “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” now available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
New App Gives Expectant Parents a Fun Way to Search for Baby Names
Baby Names 2012 app for iPhone features more than 275 creative and themed lists to get your baby name search
Handy Sports Tips
One in four fractures involve the hand or wrist
Epcot 2012: A Planet Explorers Travel Guide for Kids
An electronic book written just for kids aged 8-12
April Showers Bring Cute Rain Gear
Fun and practical rain coats, rain boots, and umbrellas so your kids can enjoy April showers.
Five Fun (and Different) Family Weekend Activities
Here are five fun and out-of-the-box activities that your whole family can enjoy on your next free weekend.
New Jersey Remains a Leader in State PreK
State ranks high for funding and quality standards
Top 10 Things to Know and Do If You're Dealing with Autism for the First Time
A road map for the newly initiated
Eye on Earth Day in New Jersey
In honor of Earth Day, April 22, here are some NJ happenings to celebrate and protect Mother Earth.