Mendham Borough Day Camp Registration Opens, See Early Rates

Camp for borough children will run from June 22 through July 31, with early registration rates available now.

Chester Mayor Wants Local Kids Allowed In Morristown Dance

According to the mayor, the decades-old event is not open to Chester kids.

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.

Grove Street Park Playground Reopens After Renovations

After completing phase one of the renovations, Grove Street Park is now open.

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.

Registration For Brookside Beach In Mendham Now Open

Want to take a dip this summer? Here's what to know.

6 Boy Scouts From Chester Earn The Rank Of Eagle Scout

The six boys will be honored at the Chester Township Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 3, officials said.

Holiday Toy Drive For Needy Kids In Mendham And Chester

Mendham Township and the Chester Police Department are collecting toys for their annual holiday gift drive.

End Of Summer Kids' Fun Run Scheduled For Mendham Township

The kid-friendly triathlon is scheduled for this upcoming weekend and is suitable for kids ages three to twelve.

Local Law Enforcement Teaming Up For Mendham's National Night Out

National Night Out is a fun night that is intended to foster a strong sense of community in Mendham.

Brookside Beach Opens This Weekend In Mendham

The community beach will be open only on weekends until June 13, after which it will be open every day.

Free Ice Cream For 'Cops-Kids-Cones' Event In Mendham

Join local officers at the Ralston playground parking lot for a free scoop of ice cream.

Summer Travel Camp For Teens To Launch In Chester

The travel camp runs for four weeks beginning July 11 and ending August 12 and is for children entering 7th grade through 9th grade.

NJ Among Top States To Raise A Family In 2022: Report

Find out more about the WalletHub study and where New Jersey ranks nationwide in family-friendly categories.

Chester ‘Minds In Motion’ Programs Open To Area Kids

The 8-week programs, limited to 12 kids per class, include CSI, engineering, outer space and physics fun, plus solar robot building.

Chester Decorates Pumpkins Halloween Treat Bags At Upcoming Event

There’s limited space and time to sign up for this ghoulishly-good time to paint pumpkins and revamp trick-or-treat bags.

Kids Triathlon Coming Up In Mendham On Aug. 29

The summer-ending event is for kids between the ages of 3 and 12.

Chester Kids Learn About Biking Safely

TransOptions taught Chester children some bicycling basics.

Chester 9/11 Survivor, Author Tackles Trauma With Faith, Hope

Will Jimeno a Port Authority Police Officer who survived the WTC has a book out and another on pre-sale to help people cope with trauma.

Kids, Teens Summer Reading And ‘Crazy 8s’ Starts Soon In Chester

Registration is happening now for the summer reading and math programs at the Chester Library.

Kids’ Summer Reading, Writing Challenges At Mendham Libraries

The Mendham Borough and Township Libraries are each hosting "Tails and Tales" summer reading programs, with the chance to win prizes.

Watch: Olympic Swimmer Water Safety Message For Chester Parents

Rowdy Gaines, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, covers the "A’s, B’s, C’s and D’s" of pool and water safety in a video for Chester families.

Breakfast, Brunch And Berries For Dads On The Menu In Chester

Chester's Alstede Farms is hosting breakfast and brunch over Father's Day weekend, with strawberry picking and other farm fun on both days.

Golf For A Good Cause In Chester

Tickets are on sale now for the Friends of the Chester Library’s first mini golf fundraiser on July 22.

PBA 315 Fishing Derby On June 5 In Chester

Chester Township and Borough kids should grab their fishing poles for a fun morning.

Room For More Kids In Chester Summer Camp

Limited spots are available for summer campers for six, one-week sessions, running July 6-Aug. 13.

Pasta Served In Mendham For Good Cause

Almost 200 enjoyed the outdoor dining, socially-distant fundraiser.

Girls Grab Silver Awards in Chester

Girl Scouts in Chester’s Troop 95052 take home Silver Awards for community projects.

Chester Rec. Summer Day Camp Opens Registration To Residents

The camp will run on an abbreviated schedule because of COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.

Homeschooling and After School Nature Club at Schiff

New outdoor educational offerings weekly!

Cedar Hill Prep Offers Virtual Learning

Cedar Hill Prep School will launch Distance Learning

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.

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.

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!

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?

Mendham Township Elementary School Teaches School Bus Safety

Students learned the safety rules for waiting for a bus, exiting a bus, and even how to locate and use all emergency exits.

Mendham students enact Mock Trial, Chester students in jury box

Mendham Township Middle School 8th graders participated in an authentic mock trial after reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Chester resident brings her puppet show to IOS & Android Phones

An amazing world of real marionette puppetry in action with this super creative and funny app. Ad free & No in App purchase. Only $1.99

Mendham School Newspaper Makes Learning Fun and Real

Students set to relaunch school newspaper at the Mendham Township Elementary School

Mendham students give back to community.

Students at Mendham Township Middle School were motivated to raise food and funds for the community after a month of awareness programs.

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.

School of St. Elizabeth Future Ready

School of St. Elizabeth Recognized as Future Ready School

German Language School-Morris Celebrates 50 Years

More than Oom-Pah-Pah Bands. German Language School Families March in the 61st Annual New York City Steuben Parade

Trunk Or Treat Back For 2018 In Chester Twp

Enjoy candy, dancing, and costume contests at this free event.