Meet police, firefighters and EMTs, plus get a closeup look at their rides and gear at the Annual First Responders Day on April 22.
Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.
Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.
Regal’s Summer Movie Express promotion features 18 films, including “Despicable Me 3,” “PAW PATROL: The Movie” and more.
This summer, Fantasy Island Amusement Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary with old favorites and new fun to come.
This fun annual event filled with vendors, food trucks, music and more raises funds for the Barnegat Elementary PTA.
The 12 kindergartners collected donations for two weeks for their first community service.
Make food safety your first ingredient.
Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.
Communication boards allow all children, both verbal and non-verbal, to communicate with one another.
Children who collect and present all of the trading cards for Barnegat police could bring home a new gaming console or iPad.
The free, fun-filled evening of fishing at Manahawkin Lake falls on Aug. 28 this year.
First Responders Day at the library gives the community a chance to explore emergency vehicles and learn all about them.
Amulya Veldanda Vadali was afraid of dogs growing up. Now, she's teaching kids to not be afraid with books starring her own dog Cosmo.
Registration opens April 17 at 9 a.m. on a first come, first serve basis.
Does your kid dream of being a cop? Applications for Barnegat's Junior Police Academy are now open for kids age 10-12.
Looking to get your hands on some of those tasty treats? Here's where you can find Girl Scout cookie booths.
Parents in Ocean County with young children are spending about 12.9 percent of their income on child care, according to a new report.
Stafford police are warning of a new substance being pushed by local dealers. You might know it by its street name: Girl Scout Cookies.
A federal grant will allow neurodivergent children under age five to receive literacy support at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch.
The Rotary Club and Boy Scouts event features entertainment and scares for the whole family.
Kids and adults of all ages are invited to participate - and might even win prizes.
Pirates of all ages got together for day of fun at Brackman Middle School in Barnegat.
Enjoy a day of fun with live music, inflatables and tons of vendors when Pirates Day returns.
The musical is set to be performed by the Brick Children's Community Theatre and stars a Manahawkin teen as the Beast.
Out of Sight Alpacas from Waretown will visit the Stafford Library later in the month for an educational experience.
Enjoy seeing animatronic dinosaurs up close in this fun, kid-friendly experience.
Summer is here in Beach Haven, and Fantasy Island is introducing new rides and games for the season.
The Mainland Adventure Park is now open with new renovations to the Arcade, kitchen and lobby.
Registration opens on Tuesday morning.
Don't miss all the fun at the annual Stafford Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt.
Federal poverty metrics 'systemically' undercount the number of kids in paycheck-to-paycheck households, according to a new report.
Stafford has announced date and times for its summer camp offerings.
Barnegat Elementary PTA’s 5K Color Run and Family Festival will be held on Saturday at the Russell O. Brackman Middle School.
Families can enjoy the new playground equipment at Barnegat's Project Playground beginning Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Stafford Township's 20th annual 'Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs' fishing derby will return to the Manahawkin Lake Park on June 12.
Stafford Township’s 2021 summer camp registration has opened. Sign-ups will be open through June 1.
Founders Day was originally set for June 13.
The annual Township of Ocean event, which includes fireworks, was scheduled for May 23.
With the coronavirus forcing social distancing, several households partied with Makenzie as she went on a neighborhood walk.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.