Livingston Special Needs Center Spreads Much-Needed Holiday Cheer

A heartfelt attempt to keep the holiday spirit alive for hundreds of kids with special needs took place in Livingston.

How To Help NJ Domestic Violence Victims In COVID-19 Era: OP-ED

An expert from Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ offers tips to help people experiencing domestic violence amid the pandemic.

Livingston Mom Needs Kidney Donor: ‘Let Me Stay With My Family’

A Livingston resident in urgent need of a kidney transplant is putting out a call for help: “Let me stay with my family.”

Virtual Workshop: ‘Delivering Your Baby During A Pandemic’

Saint Barnabas Medical Center is hosting a virtual meeting on May 7: “What to Expect When Delivering Your Baby During A Pandemic.”

Coronavirus Love Story Shines Bright At Saint Barnabas Hospital

She works in a busy Livingston hospital. He’s a firefighter in Maplewood. They were set to get married. Then COVID-19 hit.

TBA Annual Purim Carnival for March 8 POSTPONED until April

From 10:00 AM to 12 noon

Special Needs Center In Livingston Now Hosting Birthday Parties

You can now celebrate your child's next birthday at Lifetown, a unique learning facility for people with special needs in Livingston.

Family PJ Shabbat at TBA

Families with children in Kindergarten, First and Second grades are invited to the JLP Family Pajama Shabbat Service at TBA.

Temple B'nai Abraham's Club TBA Gets Ready for Hanukkah

Club TBA Culinary Kids created edible menorahs and dreidels.

Unique Special Needs Center In Livingston Gets Own Supermarket

ShopRite’s replica grocery store at LifeTown will offer job training and teach life skills to people with special needs.

Holiday Party In Livingston For People With Special Needs

The Livingston event will include food, beverages, DJ music and a visit from Santa.

In Livingston: Pop-Up Tot Time Class At The Early School Of TBA

The Early School of Temple B'nai Abraham in Livingston presents a "Pop-Up Tot Time" class for toddlers 12-23 months.

Sukkot…Time to Shake the Lulav in the TBA Sukkah!

The students of The Early School of Temple B'nai celebrated Sukkot by fulfilling the Mitzvah of shaking the lulav and etrog in the Sukkah.

Surprise TV Bully Encounter Enlightens Livingston Mom, Daughter

A Livingston mother and daughter got an unexpected lesson about standing up to bullies. Here's what they found out.

Bullying Prevention Month: Do You Have A Story In Livingston?

National Bullying Prevention Month kicks off this October across the nation. Have you experienced bullying in Livingston?

Unique Livingston Special Needs Learning Facility Gets More Kudos

Lifetown has a volunteer-powered "Main Street" where people with special needs can practice independent living skills.

Parents Say NJ Clinic Got Mother Pregnant With Wrong Sperm

The parents, who are white, said they first became aware of the alleged mix-up when their daughter began to develop “Asian” features.

Saint Barnabas Hospital Opens Milk Bank For Nursing Moms (VIDEO)

Nursing mothers can donate their excess breast milk to other babies at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. See how it's done.

Unlocking Your Child’s Passions

Families can start with events and outings that will be sensitive and welcoming to the special needs community.

4 Questions to Ask Before Your Child’s IEP Annual Review Meeting

Annual review season is here, and your child’s meeting is probably already on your schedule.

You Just Had A Baby...Now What? Workshop for New Parents at TBA

Bring your baby , 0-6 months and join other new parents for tips on how to help navigate the freshman year of parenting!

Promoting a Healthy Diet

Among the many other things parents can help instill in their children, a healthy diet could easily rank as one of the most important habits

Books to Teach Lessons

The majority of my book recommendations teach a valuable life lesson to youth and come highly recommended from one of my favorite teachers.

Livingston SYLS Earns Award For Its ‘Intergenerational Prom’

The Intergenerational Prom in Livingston offers a night of food and entertainment for seniors and high school students.

Can Raising a Child with PTSD Result in a Parent with PTSD?

Many factors can lead to or contribute to parent trauma, therefore it is extremely important to understand and validate the parent’s stress.

5 School Strategies for Students with ADHD

Put these tips to work to help your child succeed.

Games That Help With Therapy

Games can be very beneficial in the mental health world and here are some reasons for that.

My Adolescent Wants to get on Instagram and Snapchat?

Would you like to know more about social media safety or cyberbullying?

Breaking the Habit of Interruption

"Working with or parenting children comes with a single guarantee: they will interrupt you regularly."

How to Help Your Socially Isolated Child with High Functioning...

Here we discuss some ways to encourage socialization and avoid isolation.

Annual Purim Carnival @ TBA

The Jewish Learning Program (JLP) of Temple B’nai Abraham, will hold its Annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 17, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM.

Serendipitous Timing For Pregnant Sisters At Livingston Hospital

A pair of sisters unexpectedly gave birth on the same day – in rooms next to each other – at Saint Barnabas hospital in Livingston.

Elevating Game Night!

Take everyday games and weave in social and emotional lessons for your kids.

West Essex YMCA Helps Federal Works During Government Shutdown

People not getting paid due to the shutdown are invited to use the YMCA for free and defer childcare costs.

The Special Needs of Siblings of a Child with Special Needs

in our latest blog for Shield HealthCare, we discuss the perspective of a sibling of a child with special needs.

Working Together to Parent a Child With Special Needs

Let's talk about the different parenting styles and the benefits of co-parenting.

Two Meadowbrook Country Day Camp Open House Events to Be Held

Prospective Camp Families Are Invited to Two 2019 Meadowbrook Country Day Camp Open House Events: Jan 13 or Feb 2, from 11 am - 3 pm

Making the Transition from High School to College

Dr. Liz presents to the Parsippany High School Students and Parent Community on Transitioning to College

First Baby Of 2019 Born At Saint Barnabas Hospital (PHOTO)

The first baby of the New Year didn’t wait long to make his grand entry at Saint Barnabas hospital in Livingston. See the happy family here.

TBA Snack Challenge & Toy Drive

To Benefit Saint Barnabas Medical Center's The Child Life Program and Comfort Project 360. …A Huge Success!