At ChicpeaJC, the youth is one of the many things we’re passionate about and do our best to empower. Just a few short weeks ago I had the pleasure of sitting down with Maro Twal and the lovely staff at Marist High School to discuss their “College Now” program. A program in which high school students can […]
Parenting: Don’t get mad…get silly!
Unfortunately, we have all experienced that jerkface bully. Weather it’s in the schoolyard, workplace, social circles or the soccer field, we are all victims. A special shout out goes to the Dad on the soccer field last weekend who was telling his kid who got hit to stop crying and if he didn’t play, the […]
A Character Building Youth Program by Master Sup
World Brick Breaking Champion Master Sup is looking to expand his Anti-Bullying and Gang awareness youth program in Jersey City, and he needs your help! His passion is to “save our young tomorrow’s leaders with Martial Arts” through character building with a Karate Character Building Academy in Jersey City. He has produced real results with […]
The Montessori Model United Nations Conference in NYC
On March 10th, I was given the opportunity to witness the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) conference in action. 3400 students from around the world, the largest amount of participating students the MMUN has ever seen, gathered at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square from March 8th to March 11th. It was an incredibly interesting experience to see […]
Hot Mess Mom Disorder…the struggle is REAL
Well, this might be my best post to date. Because right here, right now, shit is about to get real. Here it comes, are you ready? I am a hot mess. Inspired by a recent snow day, I realized that it is entirely possible that there are days I shouldn’t be allowed to have kids, […]
20 Survival Tips for New Dads
Whether it’s three in the morning or high noon, this is your life now. It’s real and it’s happening…wake up and smell the poopy diaper. As a father of three (8 weeks, 5 years, 9 years), I have had my share of sleepless nights and diaper changes. Over the years, I have learned a lot […]
Pancake Breakfast at Hudson Montessori
On January 21st, Hudson Montessori had a Pancake Breakfast, Bring Your Parent to School Day, and Maker Mart all in one day. We arrived around 9 AM to Zeppelin Hall to the smell of pancakes being made by the awesome parents who were volunteering. We hung out with parents and kids from different classes. Everyone ate, drank coffee, […]
10 Venues for Hosting Awesome Kids Parties in JC
Planning your kid’s birthday soiree in Jersey City has now become a little easier. We compiled a list of local venues that offer amazing activities for kids’ parties. From Science, to Speed Racing, to Cooking themed party packages, your kids and their friends are sure to be thrilled! 1. Hudson PLAY 189 Brunswick Street This […]
Dirty Little Secrets of Parenting
Becoming a Mom did not transform me into a calm, patient, earth lady who floats in la la land wearing Birkenstocks, a white flowing dress, and flower crowns in my hair. And it didn’t make me a more organized, power woman who seamlessly juggles work, family, and love without breaking into a sweat every fucking […]
Hour of Code at Hudson Montessori
On December 6th and 7th, Hudson Montessori School hosted Hour of Code, an hour-long introduction to computer science and programming created by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org. Students and parents gathered at 6PM to take part in Hour of Code and learn the basics of coding – the parts that make up a computer, […]
French American Academy of Jersey City
I am so proud to be living in Jersey City, which according to an online study is considered the second most diverse city in the country. Half of the city’s residents also reported speaking a language other than English at home. It is a known fact that teaching your children a second language at a young age […]
Great Explorations Day at Hudson Montessori
On October 21, Hudson Montessori School had quite a busy day! Not only did they have their annual Scholastic Book Fair, but they also hosted Great Explorations Day – a launch day for the school’s yearlong themed study. For their Elementary students, they began learning about global explorers and presented what they’ve learned to an audience of parents. Elementary grades gathered […]
JCTC-KIDS Brings Alice in Wonderland to Jersey City
JCTC-KIDS presents Alice in Wonderland by Puppetworks, Sundays at 1:00 pm, from October 2nd to December 11th at Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Avenue, Jersey City 07302. Thousands of children and their families have discovered the time-tested magic of the marionette already through the Puppetworks productions presented by the children’s theater arm of Jersey City Theater […]
Top 10 After-School Activities in JC
Calling all parents! Fall is here and it’s time to start getting your kids back in the groove of the school year. As a mom, I want my daughter to not only focus on academics but also have fun and learn something new. If you’re like me and want to keep your kid busy throughout the day, […]
Dear JC Teacher…
My kids have approximately 20 days of school left in the school year aka 120 hours left with their amazing teachers. And while this may be a reason to celebrate for you, my response is to fall down at your feet and beg for it not to end. I am frantically thinking to myself “Holy […]
Welcome to the Jungle!
“Welcome to the jungle it gets worse here every day. You learn to live like an animal in the jungle where we play” yes, Axl Rose totally pegged any park in this city, a jungle with thousands of little crack-head monkeys. We all know that the weather will eventually warm up and our caged animals […]
The New Mom’s Guide to Jersey City
I remember the day perfectly. It was a particularly warm afternoon in July when I loaded up a van with all my worldly possessions, an eight-month old baby, books to study for the bar (but that’s a story for another day) and drove through the Holland Tunnel connecting New York City to New Jersey. We […]
Gymboree
I have 7 nieces and nephews so before I even had a kid I was very familiar with Gymboree and it’s awesomeness. In fact my family in Israel congregate at a local Gymboree every Tuesday after school! The call it “happy hour”. As soon as my mini chicpea came into this world and turned 6 […]
Pinocchio by Puppetworks
Pinocchio has to be one of my favorite stories of all times and when Timothy Henrick, the Communications director for the Jersey City Theatre Center (JCTC) emailed me to invite me to their new puppet show I immediately responded and said “get me an interview, I am there”. I went a few days before the […]
Au Capoeira
After my interview with Alex Tea, that same day I took Mia to check out a kids class at Au Capoeira. I knew this school existed but seeing it in person is an experience in itself! It is full of art and personality. Alex is also so great with the kids, and I am counting […]
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