Education

A Little Dirt Won't Hurt

Grow It Green teaches kids the fruits of gardening Article by Ellen S. Wilkowe | Photography by Provided by Grow it Green August is a last call for lazing at the Shore, making good on that camping trip, and sending thoughts of school out to sea. But as summer advances to the finish line, the harvest season is just getting started. Local farms are flush with the fruits of their labor, and the parade of produce will march in step with the Fall. Think tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, kale, and...

Life + Culture

Little Ms. Morristown

influencer Allie Sharkey talks going from Ms. to mama Article by Alison Lukin | Photography by Barbora Hindson When Allie Sharkey started her Ms. Morristown Instagram account back in 2016, she had zero expectations for what it would become. What she did know was that she loved her town and wanted to share her favorite things with everyone she knew. The focus wouldn’t be on her as an influencer, but on all the vibrant happenings around her—so Allie made the account faceless. A social...

Health + Wellness

Building Resilience for Back-to-School Success

Parenting Coach and Founder of Guided Parenting Support (GPS®) talks calming fears and reducing anxiety Article by Kate Garzón, M.Ed. Every August, the calendar flips, and the nerves kick in—not just for kids, but for the parents watching them navigate new classes, new schools, and new expectations. Back-to-school season is a reminder that once they head out that door, what happens next is largely out of your hands. The most powerful thing you can do for your children and teens is support...

Education

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 falls in love with a dog or cat. “Families can research breeds, involve children in selecting supplies, decide where the animal will sleep and eat, and discuss...