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One More Pool Day

the little moments I want to hold onto before summer ends Article and Photography by Felisha Lynch Every summer starts the same way—the kids get out of school, and I immediately start thinking about all the memories I want to make before September rolls around. Some of those memories are the big ones. Family trips. Fun day trips. The things we’ve planned and looked forward to, but if I’m being honest? When I picture summer ending, those aren’t always the moments that come to mind. I think...

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Preparing Kids for Pet Parenthood

St. Huberts help families with littles find furever friends Article by Julian Garcia | Photography by Barbora Hindson Few moments are as exciting for children as welcoming a new pet into the family, but creating a happy beginning for everyone requires patience and planning. Experts say a successful adoption starts long before a family looks into the eyes of a dog or a cat and falls in love. “Families can research breeds, involve children in selecting supplies, decide where the animal will...

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Pets Teach More Than Responsibility

want to teach your children compassion, sensitivity, and emotional support? a furry friend might do the trick Article by Judy Marano Look at the Christmas and birthday wish-lists for most children, and right at the top, spot #1, will be a request for a dog, a cat, or another animal. As parents, we see this request and think, "Oh great, just one more thing for me to take care of." But what you may not realize is that, in addition to teaching responsibility and empathy, having a pet can bring...

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The Science of Learning

Students 2 Science inspires New Jersey kids through hands-on STEM learning and scientific discovery Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Provided by Students 2 Science Imagine slipping into a crisp white lab coat, snapping on a pair of goggles, and having access to state-of-the-art instrumentation. Welcome to Students 2 Science (S2S), a Whippany-based educational nonprofit where students become scientists and learning translates into real-time experimentation. Since 2009, the...