From scooping ice cream to lifeguarding at the town pools, these teens are gaining great work experience, learning a lot about customer service, and earning some cash of their own.
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Positive Parenting Workshop at the Geyer Family YMCA
Whether you’re raising a toddler or teenager, communication difficulties can be extremely frustrating and emotional. Â Parents and caretakers can learn hands-on strategies to help smooth the ruffled feathers on both […]
Is Your Teen Getting Enough Shut Eye?
A new study shows that teens who don’t get enough sleep can be more than just grumpy.
WBGO Kids Jazz Concert Series
Twice a year, WBGO 88.3 makes it its mission to get kids be boppin’ and scatting. Profressional jazz musicians entertain and teach families about the distinct and cultural qualities of […]
Self-doubt: The Elephant in the Room
As Baristaville’s high school seniors settle into their new-found status as big men and women on campus, their excitement can be tempered by feelings of self doubt and worry. These […]
Walk to School and Thank Your Crossing Guard
Wednesday, October 6 is International Walk to School Day and Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Schools all over Baristaville are getting involved and participating by organizing group walks or rides (bikes […]
Perfect Fall Weekend Activity
A couple of weeks ago, it was a beautiful fall day. It was breezy, sunny and perfect to spend the day at Liberty State Park. We loaded up our car […]
A Fun Filled (Dry) Baristaville Weekend
After this week’s wet and soggy mess, it looks like we will finally get some relief with nice weather. And thankfully, it’s just in time for all the fun, family […]
Photographing Your Kids
Today’s parents are likely to take photographs of their kids at any given moment: between the simplicity of digital cameras and the always-on availability of smart-phone cameras, we fill our […]
NJ Annual Report Card: How Did Baristaville Schools Score?
UPDATE: NJ districts just received the latest, and most recent, AYP reports, which are not on the DoE’s website yet, but are expected to be posted by next month. Montclair […]
Do Kids With Food Allergies Get Bullied?
In a recent study, one that is a first to look at the social impact of food allergies, Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NYC found that 35 percent of children […]
Costume Swap
You’re probably receiving a bunch of costume catalogs in the mail these days. Halloween is about a month away and it’s time for your kids (and you) to decide what […]
Prevention Workshop For Teens and Parents
We just found out about another parenting workshop, and this one is on a much tougher subject than picky eaters. Date Drugs – Recognizing and Protecting Yourselves will be held […]