With record-high temps in New Jersey, here's how to beat the heat
July 2011
10 Easy Ways for Your Family to Sprinkle the Summer with Giving
Lessons about compassion, kindness, and community involvement
You'll Scream for Jersey's Best Homemade Ice Cream!
Where our readers go for a tasty scoop of homemade ice cream
Dining Disasters
Dining out with kids—it's supposed to be fun, right?
Out of This World Fun
Outer-space-related kid-friendly activities to enjoy
Go Bonkers for Blueberries
Five fun ways to celebrate all things blueberry with your kids
Swim Smart: Water Safety Tips for Families
Be mindful of the danger of drowning for children of all ages
Extreme Couponing: Learn Coupon Dos and Dont's
Major retails are starting to change their coupon policies
Teens Are Hungry for Dystopian Novels
The hottest trend in young adult books right now is dystopian novels
Summertime Skills: A Teachable Moment
Summer is the perfect time to teach your kids patience and perserverance
8 Safe-Driving Tips to Teach Teens
Michelin test-track driver Sarah Robinson shares tips to teach young drivers about safety
Free Summer Movies: Showing in New Jersey
With many New Jersey towns screening shows, chances are there's a great movie showing near you
Penguin Palooza
Mr. Popper has penguins—and New Jersey does too.
Camping Packing Essentials
When preparing for a camping trip, don’t overpack
Sleeping Under the Stars: Camping Is a Great Family Vacation
Family camping is an inexpensive vacation getaway
Get the Scoop on Ice Cream
July is National Ice Cream Month. Here's the scoop on tasty ice cream tidbits of information.
Dice Addition: An Activity from Productive Parenting
A math activity for preschoolers
6 Guidelines for Reading to Your Baby
Reading to your infant helps grow his brain
Desserts with Low Glycemic Index May Benefit Weight-Loss Efforts for Obese Children
Eat sugar-free, low-fat desserts several times weekly
Party Favor-ites
Fun ideas for birthday party favors