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Tips and Tricks for Taking Toddlers to the Beach
1. Find a beach fits your style. For me (for all of us, maybe), Asbury Park feels like everything I love about Jersey City, but on a beach. And it’s about an hour drive so even if the traffic is annoying, it’s not...
Mom, Entrepreneur and Director. All in One Woman: Elizabeth Cain
Elizabeth Cain Jersey City JCFamilies: You are a busy lady! You have a four-year- old, work as Jersey City’s Director of Cultural Affairs, and own two businesses (Hound About Town and Hazel Baby & Kids.) I picture you waking...
Dr. Ritu Sharma, Not just the Doc in the Box
JCFamilies: We haven’t met before today, but I know you’re a doctor and have a family medical practice near Grove Street. What else are you? Dr. Ritu: I am a daughter, I’m a wife. I’m a human being. I’ve been in New Jersey my...
13 Reasons To Take A Field Trip To The Turtle Back Zoo
13 Reasons To Take A Field Trip To The Turtle Back Zoo Keeping the kids entertained and engaged is a task. Visiting zoos and farms is a great way to engage them in the world of plants and animals. Here are 13 reasons to take a...
Gallery JC Kids Run’16
Why you should come to Exchange Place Plaza on June 10th?
Not that any of us need a reason to strap the kids into the double stroller and get out of the house, but sometimes we need a little motivation (or at least a destination.) Never fear – JCFamilies is throwing (another!)...
BEYOND PICKY EATERS
Author’s Note: Except for Alyssa Kane, all names have been changed to protect the privacy of the families and children under Kane’s care. Alyssa Kane, Speech Language Pathologist “We felt scared and overwhelmed,” Emily remembers...
Picky eater or feeding disorder?
Picky eater or feeding disorder? Meet Alyssa Kane: Feeding Specialist and Speech Language Pathologist in Jersey City Alyssa Kane, speech-language and pathologist in Jersey City Author’s Note: Except for Alyssa Kane, all names...
2016 Summer Camp Directory
Check out the Summer Camp Directory for 2017 here: SUPER SOCCER STARS Multiple locations in Jersey City Super Soccer Stars’ week-long Summer camps are the perfect way to keep your young soccer stars kicking away all summer long...