With screen time being so common in our everyday lives, kids need to develop solid time management and social skills. A summer camp can be the perfect opportunity to nurture these skills and for a child to grow, form friendships, gain confidence in taking risks, and keep their mind active when class isn’t in session.

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North Union Indoor Farmers Market returns for its seventh winter season to Crocker Park, taking place every Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon through March 30. Each week, the market hosts local farmers and bakers selling their fresh goods including seasonal greens and vegetables, fruits, high quality meats, cheeses and bakery.

If you are a parent of a tween who has their own smart device, you are familiar with your kid’s tilted posture when they are looking at the blue lit screen. They likely are watching videos, movies, a popular series or playing games. While these activities are not alarming to some families, others might feel it’s too much, every day. Learn the dangers of electronics addiction and how to set limits.

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Whether it’s an unexpected day off from school, a meeting that runs late at work or a last minute invite to an event, at some point there will be a scenario when you consider leaving your child home alone. There’s a lot to think about before you take the first step into a new level of independence with your child.    

Incorporating sensory play with your child's activities can encourage him or her to use their senses. It allows children to discover and investigate the world around them by building nerve connections, which increases their ability to understand. It also can improve language development, social skills, critical thinking skills, and fine and gross motor skills.

Camp Fair West, at Crocker Park in Westlake, and Camp Fair East, at Hawken School in Lyndhurst, are less than a month away. Register for the opportunity to meet with dozens of summer camps all under one roof. There also will be interactive crafts and hands-on activities, entertainment by Jungle Terry and his animal friends, and camp scholarships raffled off throughout both events.

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