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New Jersey has a Baby Box Initiative

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New Jersey has become the first state to adopt what has been called the Baby Box initiative. The idea comes from Finland and is also used in Canada. The main purpose of the program is to reduce the chances of sudden infant death syndrome. The New Jersey Baby Box Initiative was inspired by the Finnish Baby Box intervention, which has led to Finland having the lowest infant mortality rates in the world. New Jersey’s Child Fatality & Near Fatality Review Board (CFNFRB) now offers free Baby Boxes to every new or expecting family in New Jersey. The Baby Box itself … Continue reading →

Governor Christie Will Expand Medicaid in New Jersey

The Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, has announced that he will accept federal funding to expand the Medicaid program in his state. You can add him to the list of Republican governors who are adamantly opposed to the Affordable Care Act but who have decided to expand Medicaid anyway. Governor Christie said his decision is not a “philosophical shift”. Suddenly, a bunch of Republican governors who have clearly stated their objections to the entire Affordable Care Act are changing their minds about at least one portion of it. They are deciding to take the federal money to expand their … Continue reading →

Where to Find a Support Group in New Jersey

Everyone could use a little extra help sometimes. Parents of kids who have special needs can benefit from attending a support group. Finding help can be difficult. Here is a list of support groups that are located in New Jersey. Wayne Special Parents Association is located in Wayne, New Jersey. It is for parents of children who have special educational needs. Their website has information about upcoming events. Mom2Mom has a list of when, and where, support groups will take place. Most are in Newark, New Jersey. Their website says “You’re caring for your special needs child…Who is caring for … Continue reading →

New Jersey Genealogy

The state of New Jersey has the nickname “The Garden State”. Are you looking for more information about ancestors who once lived in New Jersey. If so, then there are plenty of New Jersey genealogy resources that can help genealogists to do more research on ancestors from “The Garden State”. Cyndi’s List is one of the most comprehensive lists of links to genealogy resources online. If it exists on the internet, Cyndi’s List probably has a link to it. They have a page called “United States – New Jersey”. Start by selecting a category from the index. Categories include: “Birth, … Continue reading →

Governor Christie Vetoes Exchange Bill – Again

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced that he has vetoed a bill that would have created a health insurance exchange for New Jersey. This is not the first time he has vetoed a bill like this one. Jon Stewart had an interesting comment about this when Governor Christie was on The Daily Show. First, a little history. In May of 2012, Governor Chris Christie, of New Jersey, vetoed a bill that would have allowed New Jersey to create an online marketplace for residents of the state, (and small businesses), to buy health insurance. That veto happened before the Supreme Court … Continue reading →

Tabloid Reporter Nabs Brooke Shields’ Mom

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Talk about taking it too far! Brooke Shields is angered that her mother was checkout out of the New Jersey facility she lives in by a reporter and photographer allegedly from the National Enquirer. Sheilds’ mother, Teri, is 75 years old and suffers from dementia. It seems like I remember reading an article not long ago in the National Enquirer in which Teri was lamenting the fact that she rarely saw Brooke or her children. Reports are that the reporter posed as a friend and took Teri out of the facility to get a story. The Old Tappan police were … Continue reading →

New Jersey Legislature Turns on Homeschoolers

As of right now, and for quite some time New Jersey has the state where all homeschoolers wish they lived. There have been NO homeschool regulations in that state and the only laws written on paper, are more about what you need to do If someone accuses you of educational abuse. Read: Homeschooling in New Jersey Recently, two members of New Jersey’s State Assembly have introduced a bill the following: They propose that parents: 1) Be given a deadline to register with their local school; 2) Turn in an outline of educational objectives by subject; 3) Certify that children have … Continue reading →

Summer Travel: Cruising the Boardwalk

It was nearly 30 years ago to the day that I took my first stroll along a boardwalk in New Jersey. Growing up in Hawaii I was used to the sound of crashing waves mingling with music, but getting to enjoy that combination while devouring salt water taffy and riding roller coasters, well, that was something the Aloha State, simply couldn’t offer. The United States is home to dozens of popular boardwalks and during the summer months they are packed with people looking for fun in the sun. Here are a few that I have visited that deliver in a … Continue reading →

Super Summer Fun: Wet and Wild Waterparks (East Coast)

I grew up on an island surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, so needless to say my summers were spent enjoying the sun, sand and surf more than the wet and wild fun found at waterparks. My first waterpark experience took place in New Jersey (of all places) when I was 7 years old. My family was vacationing in Seaside Heights and my brothers and I went nuts at waterpark called Rainbow Rapids. It was the late 1970s, we were small town kids from Hilo, Hawaii and this modest waterpark was as close to liquid Heaven as we had ever been. … Continue reading →

Travel Tips: Instead of Europe Consider…

With the current state of the economy weighing heavily on the minds of just about every family that operates on a budget, plans for extravagant vacations have been all but eliminated. Unless you are a lottery winner or generate an Oprah-like salary you are not likely to be taking a costly transatlantic flight to Europe anytime soon. With the dollar plunging to record lows against the euro, the British pound and other European currencies, the good ol’ US of A is looking more and more like a viable summer vacation destination. However, if you have your heart set on experiencing … Continue reading →