Behavioral Therapy as a powerful alternative to medication

Research shows that behavioral therapy is more effective as the first line of treatment for preschoolers as opposed to medication.

My Mother Was Sick, In A Living Hell. Until 9-11.

Somehow, seeing New York City in ruins, with all that destruction, this New Jersey family - my family - found a way to heal.

Home for Good Dog Rescue Celebrates Five Years

Home for Good Invites the Community to the Fifth Annual Bark-a-Que Event on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Village Green.

Dog of the Week - Help Archie find his "Forever" Home

Archie is a 6-month Labrador Retriever, Foxhound Shepherd mix looking for a new home.

Dogs of the Week - Help Tarzan and Jane find their "Forever" Homes

Tarzan and his sibling Jane are looking for their “forever” homes. Tarzan and Jane are 6-month-old Shepherd mixes.

Dogs of the Week - Help Bubbles and Betsy find their "Forever" Homes

Bubbles and her sibling Betsy are Italian Greyhound- Shepherd mixes about 4 months old. They are looking for their "forever" homes.

DOGS OF THE WEEK - HELP ECCO AND EVE FIND THEIR "FOREVER" HOMES

Ecco and his sibling Eve are part of a litter of 9 English Coonhound puppies. They are about 16 weeks old and looking for new homes.

DOG OF THE WEEK - HELP GYPSY FIND HER "FOREVER" HOME

Gypsy is a 5 months old Chihuahua looking for her "forever" home.

5 Awesome Hot Air Balloons You Can See This Month In New Jersey

The 33rd annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning will be held July 24 to 26 at Solberg Airport in Readington.

New Jersey July 4 Fireworks Guide

Where can you see fireworks this Independence Day in New Jersey? Find out here.

DOGS OF THE WEEK - HELP ECCO, EDDIE, EFFIE AND EVE FIND THEIR "FOREVER" HOMES

Ecco and his siblings Eddie, Effie and Eve are part of a litter of 9 English Coonhound puppies. They are looking for their "forever homes".

How Does Living In Summit Affect Your Chances Of Marriage?

An analysis of data shows trends in how likely someone is to get married by age 26.

DOG OF THE WEEK - HELP BROCK FIND HIS "FOREVER" HOME

Brock is a 1 year old black Labrador retriever looking for a new "forever" home. He is great with kids and other dogs.

ICYMI: Study: Union County Ranked 12th in State in Child Well-Being

Union County held steady at 12th, after being ranked in the same spot in 2014.

Study: Union County Ranked 12th in State in Child Well-Being

Union County held steady at 12th, after being ranked in the same spot in 2014.

ICYMI: Summit Ranked 60th Best Town for Families in State

New Jersey Family Magazine ranked more than 500 of the best towns for families in the state.

DOG OF THE WEEK - HELP DALLAS FIND HIS "FOREVER" HOME

Dallas is a 4 month old Retriever mix looking for his "forever" home.

Summit Ranked 60th Best Town for Families in State

New Jersey Family Magazine ranked more than 500 of the best towns for families in the state.

DOG OF THE WEEK - HELP SAM FIND HIS "FOREVER" HOME

Sam is a 1-1/2 year old Basset Hound - Shepherd mix looking for his forever home.

New Science Workshops from Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Educators will have a chance to learn hands on activities that give students real-life experience with engineering.

DOG OF THE WEEK - HELP SAMPSON FIND HIS "FOREVER" HOME

Sampson is a 5 month old Labrador Retriever- Spaniel mix looking for his "forever" home.

DOGS OF THE WEEK - HELP DEE DEE AND DEXTER FIND THEIR "FOREVER" HOMES

Dee Dee and Dexter are 7 month old Chihuahuas looking for their "forever homes".

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Home Stager Wins Award for Work on Two Summit Homes

Natalya Price has expanded her business from traditional home staging to offering interior re-design services.

4 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

Christmas Mailing Deadlines Loom in North Jersey

There's still a little time to get packages delivered before Christmas.

You Can Help Support Children Struggling With Dyslexia

The Children's Dyslexia Center in Scotch Plains hopes to raise money through an online campaign to provide its free services.

5 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Holiday Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

Peapod Visits Summit School to Talk Nutrition, Budgets and Giving Back

Students will donate their online order to St. Teresa's Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.

HomeTowne TV Honors Community Service Award Recipients

Jesse Patterson, Roger Smith, Paula Mooney and Mark Di Ionno received the Fred Honold Community Service Award.

Here's Where to Find The Perfect Christmas Tree

Still looking for a great tree? Buy it now or cut your own, here are the places to go.

Give the Gift of Warmth with Your Gently-Used Coat

Got a coat that's just hanging around? Put it to good use by donating it to one of these local Union sites.

Locals Turn to Crowd Funding to Help New Providence Amputee

Adrienne's Angels is a Go Fund Me campaign to raise $12,000 to cover the costs of a prosthetic leg.

5 Union County Residents Asking for Holiday Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.