Give Your Kids the Best Summer Ever at the Red Bank Family YMCA

Warm Up with a Glimpse of Summer Fun, Friendship, Adventure at February Open House Featuring a Special Incentive

Discover Why There’s No Place Like the Y

Red Bank Family YMCA Welcomes All to Free Open House Saturday, January 24

Belonging Begins With Us!

YMCA of the Jersey Shore Opens its Door to All During "Welcoming Week," Sept. 13-20

Find Your Summer Health. Find Your Y.

Summer Promotion: Join Us at the YMCA from May 15 - July 1 with No Enrollment Fee!

Find Your Summer Health. Find Your Y.

Summer Promotion: Join Us at the YMCA from May 15 - July 1 with No Enrollment Fee!

YMCA Strengthens Commitment to Youth Safety

Regional Y Earns National Accreditation, Invites Families to Stand Up for Kids During Child Abuse Prevention Month

Attention Creators - 2025 National Poison Prevention Week Contest

Tell us your poison story! Open to all students K-12th grade.

New School Year Brings Concerns About Exposure to Potential Poisons

Be aware of hidden dangers at home and in school that can lead to potentially dangerous mishaps and calls to the poison control center.

Hazlet Hammerheads Swim Team To Host Movie Night Fundraiser

The event will take place at the Hazlet Swim Club on Thursday.

Kids Grow & Thrive at YMCA Day Camps!

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County

Halloween Safety

Although Halloween is a time filled with exciting and fun activities, it’s a busy time for everyone, including the state’s poison center.

Holmdel Swim Club Registration Now Open For 2022

Membership categories are family, senior citizen and individual for both residents and non-residents.

Teens Fighting, Damaging Property At Bell Works: Owner

The Bell Works owner says kids from all over Monmouth are starting fights in the lobby, breaking things and mouthing off to security guards.

Holmdel's Bell Works Tower Lit Pink Friday For Toddler Who Died

Vienna is the Holmdel little girl who died suddenly, for no apparent reason, just shy of her third birthday. Pink was her favorite color.

Best Sled Hills: Where To Go Sledding In Holmdel

Nearly every kid in New Jersey has a snow day Friday, so get out there and enjoy it! We rounded up Monmouth County's best sled hills:

Holmdel's Allocco Park Playground Set To Open Next Week

​The playground​ now features inclusive and ADA-compliant equipment, thanks in part to a grant secured through Monmouth County.

​ A Wunderbar Outdoor Scavenger Hunt and Awards Ceremony

Germany's Foreign Schools Abroad Office Recognizes Students with National German Language Diploma

Help for Parents Facing Child Care Challenges

YMCA Launches New Programs to Support Local Families Juggling Work and Tricky School Schedules

Managing Stress in an Era of Uncertainty

YMCA Hosts Virtual Chat with Education & Mental Health Professional Alisha De Lorenzo

Hazlet Cancels Pool, Summer Camps For Summer 2020

Hazlet Mayor Mike Glackin blamed the decision partly on a lack of guidance from Gov. Phil Murphy.

Salute Your Holmdel/Hazlet Grad On Patch With Photos, Messages

Let us know as much about your graduate as you'd like and be sure to send them a special message!

These Holmdel Teens Do Your Pandemic Grocery Shopping, For Free

Play video games. Watch TV. Complain to Mom and Dad. That's not how these Holmdel teens have been spending the pandemic.

Holmdel Family Man, Coach Dies Of Coronavirus At Age 55

On Saturday, Ed Harris, 55, lost his battle with coronavirus after he was diagnosed a mere three weeks earlier.

YMCA Introduces Telehealth Counseling Support

Shift to Virtual Therapy Enables Y to Reach Hazlet Schoolchildren & Adults in Need During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hazlet Mom: I Need Guidance On Teens Hanging Out

"While we're social distancing, many parents are not. It seems I’m either being too strict or many parents are being too lax. Help!"

Baby Born In Ambulance On Side Of Rt. 35 In Holmdel

If you saw an ambulance pulled over on Hwy. 35 at Commons Way last Wednesday afternoon, it was for a baby girl who just couldn't wait.

Holmdel Teen Selected For Rep. Pallone's Youth Advisory Board

This local Holmdel teen was selected for Rep. Frank Pallone’s Youth Advisory Board, where local teens meet with the congressman quarterly.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

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.

Hazlet Girl, 9, Wins Statewide Essay Contest, Gets Balloon Ride

The essay Hazlet third-grader Sara Topolewski wrote about what the American flag means to her was chosen as the best in the state.

Teens Descend On Keyport For EMS Cadet Competition Saturday

"These young women and men are the future of EMS in their communities," said Keyport First Aid Chief Ken Krohe, who runs the competition.

Enter The Monmouth County Fishing Derby June 15, 16

Held next weekend at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell and then Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. Open to novices and experienced anglers.

Check Out Sheep Shearing In Holmdel April 27/28

Events include sheep-shearing and demonstrations by sheep-herding dogs. Visitors can also enjoy wagon rides. 12-3 p.m. both days. Free.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

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.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

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.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Historic Walnford's Mill Demonstrations Resume In April

Besides the gristmill, the site also features the pre-Revolutionary Waln House, an 1879 carriage house and other 1800s-era structures.

Sign Kids Up Now For Monmouth County Summer Camps/Swim Lessons

Can’t choose? You don’t have to. Most Park System camps last a week. The Park System also offers both group and private swim lessons.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

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!

Holmdel Family Raises Awareness Of SUDC After Toddler Girl Dies

A pop-up shop just opened this week inside Bell Works, selling purses in honor of a Holmdel girl who died just before her third birthday.

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

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?

Student Action Summit: Could it Still be Morning Again in America

Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit is branding conservatism like no one before.

The Community YMCA Hosts “A Night of Conversation” Event

Families Invited for Dinner & Discussion About Substance Abuse Prevention on Nov. 28

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

October Is Bullying Prevention Month

Holmdel/Hazlet: We want to hear from you: Do you have a story to tell about bullying or cyberbullying, or an event to publicize? Email us.

Immediate Care Of Hazlet Takes RAINE Kids On Fishing Trip

Immediate Care Medical Walk-In, which has a branch on Rt. 36, took 60 kids from RAINE and Father Time for a day of deep-sea fishing.

Hazlet Police 'Chill With A Cop' Saturday, Sept. 8

Hazlet police partnered with the RAINE Foundation and Ralph’s Italian Ices, and will be giving out free Italian ices to all kids who attend.

Come To The Harvest Home Festival Sept. 30 In Holmdel

The Monmouth County Park System will host its Harvest Home Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 30 at historic Longstreet Farm.