The question that seems to be asked most among parents these days is: Are masks, social distancing, and the lack of interaction with other children stunting my kid’s social and emotional development? The short answer, according to experts, is no. Most neurotypical kids are going to be just fine, even if we’re all still wearing masks and keeping our distance from one another a year from now. Most socialization for children occurs organically through their interactions with caregivers, Erika … [Read more...] about Is the Pandemic Getting in the Way of My Child’s Emotional Development?
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Meet Eman
Meet Eman, a stay-at-home mother of three young boys: Magdy, age 5; Eyad, age 3; and Zayn, age 2. She and her husband recently immigrated from Egypt to New Jersey. Eman’s roots are in the U.S., but most her family is in Ohio, so they don’t have much local support. The couple has been working hard to build a life for themselves and their boys in their Hackettstown home – but it hasn’t been easy. Eman’s husband had a successful family business in Egypt, but he has had difficulty finding gainful … [Read more...] about Meet Eman
Continue ReadingBeauty Editors Forego Luxury Products To Donate To Families Through NJ Nonprofit
Norwescap receives over 750 highly-rated skin-care products to gift to parents this holiday PHILLIPSBURG, NJ- December 22, 2020- Throughout the Northwest region of New Jersey, local children and families have been adopted through Norwescap’s Traditions Family Success Center with the hope of receiving a little bit of holiday joy. The program, "Partners in Joy," collects toy donations from individual and corporate donors for nearly 800 local children. This year the Center distributed more … [Read more...] about Beauty Editors Forego Luxury Products To Donate To Families Through NJ Nonprofit
Continue ReadingGetting a Tax Deduction for Donations is Easier this Year Thanks to the Pandemic Relief Program
The last few weeks of the year are traditionally when Americans are the most generous with their giving. And while 2020 is a year of almost unprecedented devastation, there’s a new incentive to make a donation to a charitable cause now—in addition to the pandemic itself—if you’re in a position to do so. Under the CARES Act, part of the federal government’s pandemic relief program that passed in March, individual taxpayers can take a deduction of up to $300 for cash donations made this year … [Read more...] about Getting a Tax Deduction for Donations is Easier this Year Thanks to the Pandemic Relief Program
Continue ReadingNorwescap Sustaining Local Businesses with COVID Relief Packages and Financial Resources through Federal CARES ACT
Local Businesses Provided Resources through Norwescap Community Development Program to Remain in Business PHILLIPSBURG, NJ December 16, 2020- At a time when businesses have to make the tough decisions as to whether or not they will financially survive through this pandemic, Norwescap is providing resources to local businesses to keep their doors open. Founded in 1965 as an organization to fight poverty, Norwescap has evolved to grow beyond safety net programs and has … [Read more...] about Norwescap Sustaining Local Businesses with COVID Relief Packages and Financial Resources through Federal CARES ACT
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