Spring Into a Summer of Healthy Living at the YMCA

YMCA of the Jersey Shore Celebrates Healthy Kids Day with Free Community Event

Give Your Kids the Best Summer Ever at the Freehold Family YMCA

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

Discover Why There’s No Place Like the Y

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

Give Your Kids the Best Summer Ever at YMCA Camp Zehnder

Summer Day Camp Plus New Winter Programs Registration is Now Open for Fun, Friendship, Adventure

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!

YMCA Strengthens Commitment to Youth Safety

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

Get a Jumpstart on Summer Adventures

Freehold Family YMCA Hosts Healthy Kids Day April 26, Kicking Off a Season of Fun, Friendship & Learning

Discover Summer Adventure at the Freehold Family YMCA

Registration for Day Camp Opens February 3

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.

Dive into Safety 

YMCA Offers Water Safety Tips, Encourages Swim Lessons to Prevent Drowning Accidents this Summer

Celebrate YMCA Healthy Kids Day®

Discover Engaging Activities Promoting Healthy Habits for Kids of All Ages at Free Event April 20 at the Freehold Family YMCA

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.

Kids Fest In Manalapan Postponed Until Summer

Bad weather forced the cancellation of Manalapan Kids Fest this weekend. But it will be back in July.

Calling All Families

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County Hosts Free Healthy Kids Day® April 29 to Inspire Health & Well-being

Kids Fest, Featuring Little Rockers, Coming Soon To Manalapan

The Manalapan Arts Council is sponsoring its event focused on kids, this year on April 29.

'Buddy Finder' App Is The Brainchild Of Manalapan Boy

Pranav Boddu, 11, has designed an app for connecting kids. Now his idea is a finalist in a Silicon Valley competition.

Help for Parents Facing Child Care Challenges

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

Fresh Air, Frequent Handwashing & Mindfulness

YMCA Adapts Summer Camps to Meet Children’s Needs in Pandemic

YMCA Introduces Telehealth Counseling Support

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

Manalapan Girl, 13, Honored On Court During Rutgers' Big Win

Amanda Dietrich, 13, of Manalapan, was celebrated as a “Shining Knight” during the win by Rutgers' women's basketball over Iowa Sunday.

Church Reverses On Manalapan Boy With Autism Denied Communion

A church delayed communion for a Manalapan boy with autism because he could not 'distinguish ordinary bread from the body of Christ.'

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.

First-Ever Manalapan Police Youth Academy This Summer

This is the first year Manalapan police are offering the youth academy, and it will run for five days this summer, from July 22 - July 26.

Forsgate Country Club Offers Summer Camp For Kids

Parents do not need to be members of Forsgate. The 2019 season runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 1 to August 16.

Historic Walnford Day In Upper Freehold Is May 19

Before the malls and highways, come explore what life in rural New Jersey used to be like in the 1700s and 1800s! Free for the family.

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.

Jersey Mike's Subs Raises $458,700 for Make-A-Wish New Jersey

Partnership Surpasses $1 Million Milestone in Three Years

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.

Wednesday March 27th is Jersey Mike's Subs DAY OF GIVING!

Nearly 70 Jersey Mike’s Subs Locations Donating 100% of Day’s Sales to Make-A-Wish New Jersey

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!

Here's Info. On 2019 Monmouth County Kids' Summer Camps

Registration for summer camps and swim lessons begins Sunday, March 3. The Park System offers numerous summer camps for all ages/interests.

Epilepsy Through The Eyes of a Caretaker

A Daughters View of Growing Up with a Mom with Epilepsy

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?

Holiday Cheer

Brandywine Living Communities Host Toy Drive For Daniela’s Wish

Manalapan Girl Troops 1798 & 1790 help those in need

Senior and Junior troops join together to cook, serve and clean up at St. Peter’s church in Freehold

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?

Celebrating 35 Years at the Make-A-Wish NJ Walk & Roll For Wishes

Over 800 Participants Gather at the Samuel & Josephine Plumeri Wishing Place in Monroe Township to Create Life-Changing Wishes

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.

Manalapan Asks Parents To Ban Social Media Until Age 13

Would you sign a pledge to keep your kid off social media 'til 13? The superintendent of the Manalapan school district has had enough.

Kiddie Academy Of Monroe Opening Soon

Kiddie Academy of Monroe will be located at 985 Rt. 33 at the corner of Applegarth Road. They plan to open this winter.

Manalapan Night Recreation program - don't miss the fun!

Join us for some family entertainment in the Manalapan Recreation Center

Monmouth County 4-H Livestock Expo June 16

Bring the kids or come yourself from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Thompson Park in Lincroft for a fun afternoon learning about and meeting livestock!

Clayton Park Open House In Upper Freehold May 12

9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Clayton Park Activity Center in Upper Freehold. There will be a climbing wall, scavenger hunt, ladder golf and more.

Adults Step Up & Speak Out To Protect Children From Sexual Abuse

YMCAs promoting child protection during National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Gala For Manalapan Boy Battling A Serious Disease

Jim and Karen Raffone of Manalapan had never heard of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy​ before. Then their 4-year-old son, James, was diagnosed.