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.

Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner Without Worry

Make food safety your first ingredient.

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.

Cedar Hill Prep School Students Meet With Therapy Dog, KoKo!

Cedar Hill Prep School 3rd and 4th graders meet KoKo, the therapy dog!

Summer Programs Are Back At Etra Lake Park In East Windsor

From live music to movie nights - the township has planned a host of summer programs for families.

Mother’s Day 2022 Gifts: What Do East Windsor Moms Really Want?

Wondering what to get mom for Mother's Day? Here are some tips and ideas:

The Future is Bright for Cedar Hill Prep Students

The students of CHP are addressing the hypotheses of tomorrow

5 Tips for Supporting Younger Children Learning Virtually

Embracing new learning environments while enjoying early education.

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.

East Windsor To Conduct Child Car Seat Safety Checks

East Windsor has received a $6,000 grant for a child car seat safety check initiative, officials announced.

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!

HEWYBL Spring Flag Football Registration Now Open

Great recreational sports option for kids of all abilities

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?

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.

East Windsor Earth Day Recycling Poster Contest Winners Honored

They were recognized at the April 24 council meeting.

Registration Open For Girls On The Run In Hightstown

Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in 3rd through 8th grade.

Family Tree Walk In Mercer County This Weekend

Participants will take a walk around Watson Woods at Roebling Park and discover the diversity of trees that can be found there.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Party In Mercer County Saturday

What could be more American than celebrating with ice cream, music, wagon rides, games, contests and crafts?

Public Invited To Wheat Harvest In Mercer County

The harvest will take place on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm

Mercer County's Annual Dairy Day Set For Living History Farm This Weekend

Throughout the day, visitors can meet milking goats, see a cow and calf, and help farmers make cheese, butter and ice cream.

Registration Underway For Summer Nature Programs In Mercer County

The summer camps are for children ranging in age from pre-K to eighth grade.

Car Safety Seat Program Comes To East Windsor This Summer

The program will run from June through September 2017, and is supported by a state grant.

Where Is East Windsor Ranked On List Of Best Towns For New Jersey Families?

Check here to see where East Windsor is ranked, and who was ranked the highest in Mercer County.

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.

One Twin Died, One Lived, And N.J. Parents Can't Leave Europe. Insurance Won't Let Them.

Kim and Fred Spratt, and their daughter, are trapped in Europe, waiting for their surviving twin to recover four months after her birth.

Earth Day Storytime at Howell Living History Farm April 22

Children ages 5 and under can sing songs and meet the farm's newest animals.

Girls on the Run Training Adolescent Girls in East Windsor

Girls on the Run combines training for a 5k running race with education and discussions about issues that affect adolescent girls.

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.

UPDATE: NJ Transit Extends Cross-Honoring Through Friday

Customers can use ticket or pass on alternate travel mode

Local Bloggers on NJ's 350th Birthday, Canadian Seabirds, Crime

A round-up of local blog posts published on Patch in the past week.

East Windsor 'Post-Holiday' Food Drive to Launch New Year's Day

Please bring a non-perishable food item to the reorganization meeting on Wednesday.

East Windsor Photo of the Year: New Association Park Gazebo

East Windsor Patch chose a picture of the new gazebo as the photo of the year!

Hightstown Window Decorating Contest - Cast Your Vote!

The winner of the contest will receive a gift certificate for Michael's.

4 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.

Hurricane Sandy Inspired Poetry is Sought For Anthology, Performances

Submission deadline is Feb. 1 for inclusion in anthology and live performances.

Local Blogs: Lobsters, Tax Sale, Indian Culture, Special Needs Kids

A round-up of local blog posts published on Patch this week.

Santa Claus Comes to Cranbury Thursday Night

Cranbury Fire Department welcomes Santa with a ride through town.

5 Central Jersey Residents Asking for Help

Donate to campaigns started by people nearby.