back to school

Read this before you post that back-to-school photo of your kids - you could be putting them and yourselves in danger.

Sugary snacks are nice and tasty but healthy lunches and snacks are the key to a successful day at school.

Even when the day comes that the state mask mandate for schools is lifted, there are several health and safety protocols that must be followed to mitigate the spread of any Covid symptoms and germs of any kind.

First let me say that my kids are grown and out of school, so for me, there is no agenda when it comes to "back to school" this is merely my observation and asking questions that I see others saying to themselves and friends.

It's hard to believe that we are just a few weeks away from another school year. That's right before you know it school will be back in session here at the Jersey Shore. We want to keep you up to date on events to help families as they get ready for class.

Already on Amazon, inventory of grade-appropriate "bundles" or "supply packs" containing such things as pencils, markers, scissors, notebooks, and folders is dwindling.

There is a growing list of colleges that require students to get their full COVID vaccine before being allowed back to class or in-person activities. Here is the current list of schools requiring proof of full COVID vaccinations in order to return:

So has the time come for schools in the Garden State to be open, full time, by September? Obviously, everyone's health and safety is a number one priority but has the time come and we feel confident that we can be safe and be in school?

What's the biggest back to school Schedule challenge for Jersey Shore parents?

As sports tryouts begin with the new school year, many New Jersey parents will be faced with disappointed players who won't make the final cut.

It's only a matter of time before many New Jersey parents will be dealing with colds, stomach viruses and pink eye — common contact driven bugs easily spread in classrooms.

Incidents of bullying are down, but that doesn't mean the damage they do isn't real, warns a Rutgers psychology professor.