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May 2012
10 Tips for Peace and Quiet
Here are 10 ways to find (relative) peace and quiet so you can have some "me" time.
Pack the Perfect Pool Bag
Our Facebook friends weigh in on what's essential to pack in their bag when heading to the pool.
How and Why to Host a Party for Two Kids at Once
With kids’ parties becoming bigger, grander affairs, double parties let moms share the workload—and the expense.
Ongoing Goings-on Around New Jersey
We've found some goings-on that are ongoing--some daily, some weekly--so you can drop-in on a day that works for the
The Jungle Book App
An app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
The New Nanny: Tablets and Other Mobile Devices that Teach and Entertain Kids
As the popularity of tablets increases, a new study from Nielsen shows that mobile devices are increasingly valued for their
Dog Bites and Kids
Should the treatment of a dog bite go beyond the emergency room?
Festivals, Fun, and Farm Days at NJ Farms
Strawberry festivals, hayrides, face painting, and lots more fun at NJ farms.
Free Family Fun: 10 Events at No Cost
This week's event roundup includes all free events. So what've you got to lose? Certainly not your money!
Special Needs Motherhood: Are You Mom Enough?
Where does the special needs parenting community fit into The Mommy Wars? The answer: We don't.
The Economics of Autism
How does having a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affect parental employment and income?
Kylie's Special Treat: A Food Allergy Fairy Tale
A book to help children with food allergies
Could Your Child Have Food Allergies?
If you suspect that your child has the symptoms described here and/or a tingly, itchy mouth or throat during or
Top 10 Baby Names for Boys and Girls
Jacob and Sophia take top spot for most popular baby names of 2011.
To Redshirt or Not to Redshirt
How do real moms decide whether or not to hold kids back before kindergarten?
Camp Safety Tips to Help Ease Parents' Minds
How to prepare your child before she leaves for summer camp
Counting Concussions
Which high school sports result in the highest rate of concussions?
Birds, Butterflies, and Bodies in Motion
A weekend roundup of notable happenings around NJ
High-Risk Alert: Sun Protection Tips for Teens
It’s never too early to start protecting yourself against sun damage, and if you are a teenage girl this message
Pip and Posy: Fun and Games App
An iOS app for preschoolers
Miscommunication About Weight
Parents play a key role in preventing childhood obesity.
Plenty of Printables—All Free to Download
Explore the world of free downloadable printables. You'll find everything from coloring pages to classroom activities to birthday party invitations.
Zinc and Pneumonia
Does supplementation with zinc affect the course of children hospitalized with pneumonia?