"In a blink of an eye, I had gone from being a son to being a caregiver," U.S. Sen. Andy Kim recalled.
Essex County’s new sheriff says he’s rolling out a new tradition: a back-to-school giveaway for local children.
Visitors will encounter four popular children’s books – page by page as lawn signage.
With spring gatherings like Easter, Passover, graduations and weddings on the horizon, it’s a good time for advice on keeping the peace.
Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.
Lesley Calle and Jonathan Garcia of Bloomfield are the first parents of the new year at Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair.
A pro-business group says that New Jersey’s child care industry is “unsustainable” – despite a big wave of funding headed its way.
The local celebration is welcome news in a state that reportedly has the third-lowest child adoption rate in the nation.
Guests including Montclair Mayor Renee Baskerville will read to schoolchildren and their families on Oct. 25 at the library.
Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.
An unfair loophole is leaving lots of New Jersey workers behind, advocates say – especially women with low-incomes.
The annual event is free and open to the public. It will include family-friendly activities, music and more.
Here’s the name of the first baby born in 2024 at Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair.
VIDEO: “There are a lot of kids out there that need love … just love … period,” this New Jersey couple says.
Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.
The public festival will include canoeing, hiking, music, a live beehive display, a pumpkin patch and more. See the details here.
A couple was forced to put their wedding plans on hold – until a nurse at the hospital got wind of their story. Here’s what happened next.
“There is no greater gift than working with patients to help them achieve their family planning and birth goals.”
It’s BYOB at this movie theater in Montclair: “Bring your own baby,” that is.
In a time when some New Jersey businesses are banning young kids, a movie theater in Montclair is taking the opposite approach.
The iconic and outspoken astronaut married his “longtime love” Dr. Anca Faur, he announced on his 93rd birthday.
A whimsical new “fairy trail” has sprung up at Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair, and the public is invited to pay it a visit.
Alcohol is still overwhelmingly the drug of choice among 19 to 30-year-olds in the United States, a recent study says.
Tired of contributing to the “disposable diaper crisis?” Diaperkind is expanding to Essex County, its owner says.
Members of the labor and delivery team at Mountainside Medical Center were declared “Highly Reliable Heroes” for their quick actions.
A Montclair centenarian with a “lovely sense of humor” gets a happy birthday wish from her family.
The park’s playground will be seeing improvements, and will reopen for public use when they’re finished.
Sign-up time is now for summer camps in the Montclair area. Here are a few camps to consider.
“It’s a beautiful gift to learn how truly loved you are.”
Free dental care for children 12 years old and younger will be available at Mountainside Medical Center on Feb. 4.
Mountainside Medical Center welcomed the hospital’s first baby of the new year on Jan. 1, born to Tyleisa Jenkins of Orange.
A U.S. congresswoman from New Jersey’s 11th District says a few “common-sense” tweaks could be a game changer for kids across the nation.
A group of Montclair police officers helped to rescue a 6-day-old infant. Read a thank-you message from his “eternally grateful” parents.
A perinatologist told Chrissy Bouchelle to “go to the emergency room right away.” Here’s what happened next.
A Montclair-based law firm says a recent child custody ruling is a “huge win” for LGBTQ+ people and their chosen families.
The Y Helps Children in the Greater Montclair Community Learn to be Safe Around Water With Swim and Water Safety Lessons
The event will take place in Glenfield Park. It’s intended to help families negatively impacted by the coronavirus.
Here's a list of some summer camps for kids happening around Montclair this year.
With summer just around the corner, you may be looking for a place around Montclair to take a swim. Check out a few of them here.
Join in on Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey's Sweet Innovation Challenge to ensure a lifetime of leadership for girls in your community!
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.