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The Kids & Pets Issue

Letter from the Editor

If I really reflect, I find myself feeling bittersweet about August. On one hand, it holds some of my favorite memories—our annual family vacation, tons of time with friends, and my absolute favorite weather. But on the other hand, we know the carefree pace of summer is fleeting. And the chaos of life will resume soon. So let’s enjoy the coming weeks for all the joy they bring.

In August, we celebrate Kids and Pets. When I picture the ultimate backyard get-together, it would be incomplete without my kids around the fire pit and my dog patiently waiting near the grill for scraps to fall.

What better combination is there than Kids and Pets? We had the pleasure of being welcomed by St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison to play with some pups and tour their impressive facility. Their experts gave us some great tips on how to include your children in the adoption process and invite a smooth transition once your new furry friend is home.

Grow it Green in Morristown talked harvest season and the importance of showing kids the—literal—fruits of their labor. It’s the hands-in-the-dirt satisfaction that makes everything taste better. Think your littles don’t like vegetables? Think again.

Our in-house influencer, Felisha Lynch, helps us slow down and enjoy each moment. With five kids, ages ten and under, life can be chaotic. But it’s those little moments that stick with us long after summer is gone.

And what about a sweet treat that the whole family will love? The Jersey Artisan Café in Morris Plains shared their recipe for Sweet Blueberry Corn Muffins that will surely become a mainstay in your weekly breakfast rotation.

Whether your children are teeny or tall, furry or small, they’re what make up our very best memories. Let’s live up this last month of lazy days and family fun. Soak up the sun, and enjoy!

Not sure where to start? Our Events page is full of festivities, and our local partners have tons of eats and experiences for the best summer ever.

ALISON LUKIN, EDITOR @EASTERNMORRISCITYLIFESTYLE

August 2026

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Preparing Kids for Pet Parenthood

ST. HUBERTS HELPS FAMILIES WITH LITTLES FIND FUREVER FRIENDS

Few moments are as exciting for children as welcoming a new pet into the family, but creating a happy beginning for everyone requires patience and planning.

Experts say a successful adoption starts long before a family looks into the eyes of a dog or a cat and falls in love. “Families can research breeds, involve children in selecting supplies, decide where the animal will sleep and eat, and discuss responsibilities such as walking and training,” says Sarah Sangree, Director of Community Engagement at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison.

St. Hubert’s sits on a sprawling campus with multiple buildings housing an adoption center, doggie day camp, pet store, and dog training school.

It’s been around for more than 85 years and has placed thousands of animals—from dogs to cats and even mice—into caring homes. As part of the Humane Rescue Alliance, St. Hubert’s is the largest animal rescue provider in the region.

Members of their staff know a thing or two about finding the right fit for both pets and their adopters. For Sangree, the number one priority for any family is commitment. “First, make sure everyone is committed,” Sangree says. “A pet is a ten to fifteen-year responsibility.”

For Tatiana Yastremski, St. Hubert’s Shelter Behavior Manager and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a lot goes into choosing a dog for families with children. Often, families set their sights on specific breeds because of appearances. Yastremski says that is not the best approach for kids since different breeds have different personalities and energy levels.

A better approach is to visit the facility with an open mind and find a pet that matches the family’s energy level, while also considering factors like the family’s schedule. “All of that needs to be discussed in advance,” Yastremski advises. “It begins with a family conversation. Discuss what type of dog they want and what would fit their lifestyle. Families should come to the shelter together.”

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Once a family decides which pet they’d like to bring home, there are numerous important steps to take for both the humans in the home and the animals. First, make sure the pet has its own space. Just like humans might head to their bedrooms when they need to decompress, animals—especially dogs and cats—need that same comfort zone. “The most important thing is ensuring the animal has a safe space where it can retreat if needed,” Sangree says. “For dogs, that might be a crate or gated area. For cats, it could be a cat bed on a high shelf.”

When considering a new dog, families often lean towards puppies because, well, they’re cute. But Sangree says that is not always the best approach for families with children. Sometimes it’s difficult to gauge what kind of dog a puppy will grow into because, like babies, puppies often behave the same way other puppies do, regardless of breed. “With adult dogs, you can get a better sense of temperament. The goal is to find a pet whose energy level matches the family’s. Some families enjoy energetic dogs; others prefer calmer animals. It’s about finding the right fit.”

An often-forgotten aspect of choosing a pet is making sure the children in the home are prepared for the change just as much as the dog or cat is. Yastremski says parents need to consider their children’s behavior and limitations just as much (if not even more) than the pet’s. “For

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“Families can research breeds, involve children in selecting supplies, decide where the animal will sleep and eat, and discuss responsibilities such as walking and training.”

“Learn about dog behavior, understand the responsibilities involved, commit to training, and choose a dog whose personality and needs align with your family's lifestyle,” Yastremski says. “A successful adoption is about finding the right match.”

example, toddlers may run, grab tails, or pull ears. Some dogs tolerate that behavior while others do not. Dogs have preferences just like people do.”

“Parents should also understand that puppies can be challenging companions for young children because puppies nip, scratch, chase, and play roughly while they’re growing up.” For Yastremski, the key to a successful pet adoption is research, which she suggests every family does before walking through St. Hubert’s doors.

“Learn about dog behavior, understand the responsibilities involved, commit to training, and choose a dog whose personality and needs align with your family’s lifestyle,” Yastremski says. “A successful adoption is about finding the right match.”

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Ask the Experts at MHVC

Summer barbecues are a favorite tradition, but while family and friends gather around the grill, curious pets are often looking for a taste of the action. According to the fatherand-son team at Morris Hills Veterinary Clinic in Boonton, a little prevention can go a long way toward keeping dogs and cats safe.

Founded in 1978 by Dr. Larry Hirshenson, Morris Hills Veterinary Clinic has been caring for local pets for nearly five decades. Dr. Larry’s son, Dr. Lucas Hirshenson, grew up around the practice, starting to help out when he was just 14 years old. After graduating from

veterinary school in 2008, Dr. Luke joined the family business. Today, the AAHA-accredited small animal practice remains proudly family-owned and operated.

When it comes to outdoor entertaining, Dr. Luke says there are several common barbecue items pet owners should keep out of reach.

Corn on the cob tops the list. While the corn itself may seem harmless, the cob can become lodged in the digestive tract and may require surgery to remove.

Another hidden danger is grease. Dogs that lick drippings or sneak fatty scraps can develop pancreatitis, a serious and painful condition.

Skewer sticks, especially wooden ones, can also be tempting because they retain the smell of grilled foods. If swallowed, they can cause significant internal injuries.

Pet owners should also watch for cooking strings and ties used to secure meats. Cats, in particular, are notorious for playing with and swallowing string-like objects.

And don’t forget dessert. Chocolate treats, including brownies, cake, and even melted ice cream dropped on the ground, can make some dogs seriously ill.

Dr. Luke recalls a memorable incident in which a friend smoked a brisket. After removing his latex gloves, the dog quickly grabbed and swallowed them. Fortunately, the gloves came back up soon afterward, but not every pet is so lucky.

“The safest approach is to assume that if it smells delicious to us, it probably smells irresistible to our pets,” says Dr. Luke.

With a little extra awareness, everyone—including the four-legged members of the family—can enjoy a safe and happy summer barbecue.

Learn more at: www.MorrisHillsVetClinic.com

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Grow It Green teaches kids the fruits of gardening

August is a last call for lazing at the Shore, making good on that camping trip, and sending thoughts of school out to sea. But as summer winds down, harvest season is just getting started.

Local farms are overflowing with tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, kale, Swiss chard, and fresh herbs. At Grow It Green Morristown, that abundance will be celebrated during its annual fall festival, “AlFresco at the Farm.”

The free family event takes place on September 19 from 3–6 p.m. (rain date: September 20), and features live music, food, flower crafts, caricature drawings, field games, and educational stations.

“It’s really about community building,” said Adrienne Novak, Development Manager of Grow It Green.

Located behind the Lafayette Learning Center on Hazel Street, the one-acre Urban Farm gives students hands-on access to growing food and understanding where it comes from. The organization also maintains the Early Street Community Garden and a year-round greenhouse at Saint Elizabeth University.

To date, the farm has served thousands of children throughout the Morris School District and neighboring communities.

“Some kids may not have backyards to grow food or have never seen a live chicken,” said Farm Education Manager Kim Haupt, affectionately known as “Farmer Kim.” Even the chickens have a purpose, contributing eggs, compost, and endless entertainment.

Through age-appropriate programs for students in preK–12, Grow It Green teaches children that, as Novak puts it, “Food doesn’t miraculously appear in a plastic bag in a supermarket.”

The lessons often produce surprising results. “I’ll have kids say, ‘I don’t like vegetables, but I like these vegetables,’” Haupt explained.

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PETS TEACH MORE THAN Responsibility

WANT TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN COMPASSION, SENSITIVITY, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT? A FURRY FRIEND MIGHT DO THE TRICK

Look at the Christmas and birthday wish-lists for most children, and right at the top, spot #1, will be a request for a dog, a cat, or another animal. As parents, we see this request and think, “Oh great, just one more thing for me to take care of.” But what you may not realize is that, in addition to teaching responsibility and empathy, having a pet can bring your family a multitude of benefits.

One of the first advantages of having a pet is the time a child spends away from screens and with the animal. Whether they are in the yard or in the living room, the interaction keeps them focused on something other than electronics. You don’t need any wires or external stimuli when playing catch with a dog or snuggling a cat. Plus, children sit at school for eight hours a day, so moving around and chasing a pet is wonderful exercise disguised as care.

“...there is no other place in the family where a younger child can learn to take care of another living thing. “

Penny, Boonton Township

Many experts agree that pets provide emotional and physical support. Because they are not judgmental, pets are the go-to when a child is feeling sad, anxious, or alone. The simple act of petting a fur friend is also incredibly calming, therapeutic, and accepting.

Have you ever tried to get your child to read a book on their own? Try asking if they can read a book to your dog or cat. Imagine your child sharing their favorite story. They will feel free to take risks and try new words when their audience does not judge their abilities.

You may think that child-rearing and maternal instinct begin once you have a child. But that is not true. You can give your kids a head start by teaching them nurturing skills through caring for a pet. If you have multiple children, the older ones are asked to help care for their younger siblings. They will be prepared. But there is no other place in the family where a younger child can learn to take care of another living thing. Think of the advantages they will have when they get older and have friends or partners who need attention and love.

Finally, a pet is more than just a four-legged (or two-legged) friend. They quickly become part of the family. To maximize benefits for both people and pets, parenting coach Kate Garzón of Guided Parenting Support - GPS® encourages families to do careful research first to ensure their lifestyles match the animal’s needs. “If you’re often away from home for work or activities, choosing a pet who requires a lot of attention, walks, and time-consuming care might not be a good fit - and won’t bring out the best in your kids or your animals.”

But if animal safety fits into your sometimes-over-scheduled, exhausting lives, time spent with children and pets is valuable family time that will be remembered long after everyone is grown and flown.

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The Science of Learning

Students 2 Science inspires New Jersey kids through hands-on STEM learning and scientific discovery

Imagine slipping into a crisp white lab coat, snapping on a pair of goggles, and having access to state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Welcome to Students 2 Science (S2S), a Whippany-based educational nonprofit where students become scientists and learning translates into real-time experimentation. Since 2009, the organization has delivered STEM programming to hundreds of school districts across North Jersey.

The organization provides students in grades 3-12 with hands-on STEM instruction via livestream to classrooms and in the Technology Centers. “Our goal is to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders,” said Dan Barnett, Chief Development Officer of S2S.

For the Virtual Lab Program, experiments align with state requirements and are tailored by grade level. As part of the in-laboratory experience, elementary students might identify animal tracks using research methods or navigate an autonomous vehicle to assist with reforestation efforts.

Every day experiences provide teachable moments that kids can understand outside the classroom. “Maybe some kids are scared of bees, and then they

learn how they benefit ecosystems, plus they produce honey, and then we eat the honey,” Barnett explained.

Food offers a practical example of science in action. “Food is ultimately chemistry and biology,” Barnett said. “Recipes and cooking? All science.” Students analyze ingredients in common products and learn the difference between natural and biomanufactured substances.

S2S also hosts workforce-readiness programs that connect high school students with local professionals and provide insights into in-demand STEM careers in NJ. In addition to partnering with schools, S2S offers a STEM Summer Camp.

As students advance, so does the curriculum. Middle and high school programs introduce engineering, AI, computer science, and robotics through relatable projects like understanding Bluetooth technology or coding robot functions. Students receive AI literacy training that emphasizes using the technology as a tool. “We stress that human knowledge and creativity come first.”

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TREY & KATIE KENNEDY

ON MARRIAGE, KIDS, AND THE COMEDY OF REAL LIFE

Trey Kennedy makes a living finding comedy in regular life. Marriage. Toddlers. Yoga pants. The Thursday-night scramble between school dropoffs, soccer practice, and whatever has to be done by morning. Twelve years in, it shows: millions of followers across every platform, three stand-up specials, a sold-out Relatable Tour, and a style of humor fans send each other captioned, “Are you watching me?” He delivers the kind of comedy that travels because everyone’s living some version of it.

Katie, his wife of six years, is a former biomedical engineer who also built a modeling career. She’s now raising their kids and co-hosting Correct Opinions alongside Trey — the show where the two of them swap takes on marriage, parenting, and whatever came up that week.

Trey has been at this longer than people realize. An Edmond, Oklahoma kid who grew up playing basketball described himself as a “shy kid who never thought he’d be an entertainer.” He started making videos while attending Oklahoma State University. After building millions of followers on Vine before the platform shut down, he gave himself six months on Instagram and Facebook to see whether he could rebuild from zero. He did. Stand-up soon followed. His first special, Are You For Real?, streams on YouTube; the second, Grow Up, on Amazon Prime; the third, built around the Relatable Tour, wrapped earlier this year. “I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now,” he says. A slow climb, made one bit at a time.

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“I’ve been trying to be funny every week for like twelve years now.”

Most of what Trey writes lately starts in his own kitchen. Thomas is three and a half, and he is, in his father’s words, “a movie.” He narrates his own life from the moment his eyes open and mispronounces words in ways his parents now repeat to each other because no one else would believe them. His younger sister, Eva, is what Katie calls “the calm one.” With a third now in the mix, the Kennedys are officially outnumbered.

After six years of marriage, Trey and Katie have learned that the partnership runs best when it gets its own time on the calendar. So once a week, they leave the kids with a sitter and go out for coffee. “You need a system,” Katie says. “It’s about taking time to look each other in the eye. Not the kids. Not the cameras. Just each other.”

The same instinct shapes the work. Most of Trey’s trial and error happens onstage or on Instagram, but the first read is always Katie’s. “There’s only been one time ever I’ve had to be like, ‘you’re not doing that,’” she says. The rest of the time, she just laughs first.

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the little moments I want to hold onto before summer ends

ONE MORE POOL DAY

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELISHA LYNCH

Every summer starts the same way—the kids get out of school, and I immediately start thinking about all the memories I want to make before September rolls around.

Some of those memories are the big ones. Family trips. Fun day trips. The things we’ve planned and looked forward to, but if I’m being honest? When I picture summer ending, those aren’t always the moments that come to mind.

I think about wet bathing suits hanging over the deck railing. Popsicles for breakfast. S’mores after dinner. Hearing five kids laughing outside while I look out the kitchen window

I’ve learned that the magic isn’t only found in the big moments. Sometimes it’s just found in having nowhere to be.

One of my favorite traditions is our annual trip to Wildwood!

Kieran grew up going there every summer. When we started dating in 2007, I also started going. Back then, that was our “big” vacation. We didn’t think much about it. We were just two teenagers going down the shore.

Now we’re fortunate enough to take our kids on bigger trips, but every year we still find ourselves back in Wildwood, and the older I get, the more I realize why.

It’s not really about the destination. It’s about the tradition. It’s about giving our kids something they’ll remember year after year, just like we do.

Right now, I see the school year coming. The backpacks will come back out. The alarms will start going off again. Life will get very busy.

But for now? I’m holding on tight.

One more pool day. One more late bedtime. One more movie night. One more family walk. One more chance to hear, “Mommy, come jump on the trampoline with us!”

The school year will be here soon enough. Until then, I’ll be soaking up every last bit of summer!

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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

AUGUST 7TH

Parsippany's Farmers Market

50 Grange Rd, Parsippany | 3:00 PM

Fridays, June 5th – Sept 11th 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Parsippany's Weekly Farmers Market! Get ready to celebrate and support our incredible local farms and artisans at your new community market @ Smith Field Park, Rt 46 East, Parsippany. Please use the Grainge Rd entrance off of Rt 46 East!

AUGUST 9TH

"Dog Days of Summer" Pet Adoption & Family Fun Day

Land Rover, Parsippany | 11:00 AM 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Come join Scenthound Denville and Morristown, as we support Land Rover Parsippany's “Dog Days of Summer Pet Adoption and Family Fun Day” to benefit Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter

AUGUST 15TH

Boonton Coffee Presents: Jeffrey Gaines

Boonton Coffee, Boonton | 7:00 PM

Jeffrey Gaines has been heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and powerful live performances. With only his voice and a guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a captivating performer. Tickets: https://boontoncoffee.com/pages/events

AUGUST 26TH

Largest Carnival in Morris County

Crescent Field, Dover | 6:00 PM

From August 26–30, bring the whole family to Dover for the largest carnival in Morris County — rides for all ages, classic games, delicious treats, and nonstop smiles. There will be kiddie rides & thrill rides, games of chance, on-site food trucks, carnival favorites such as cotton candy, popcorn & fresh lemonade, and a live DJ! https://morristourism.org/events/largest-carnival-in-morris-county/

AUGUST 27TH

Summer Concert Series at Island Beach

Island Beach, Mountain Lakes | 7:00 PM

Free and open to the public! 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Island Beach - 276 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes.

Join Tourne for a perfect late-summer night at Island Beach with live music. Bring your chairs, blankets, and your favorite people — come relax, sing along, and enjoy one of those nights that just feels like summer done right.

AUGUST 29TH

Mini Pond Tour

Atlantis Water Gardens, Morris Plains | 3:00 PM

Mini Pond Tour + BBQ & Line Dancing Hosted by Atlantis Water Gardens

Join us for a one-of-a-kind summer evening. A private tour of stunning backyard ponds, followed by a BBQ party and line dancing lessons you won't forget. Tickets are $25 per person, $40 for two. ALL Ticket proceeds donated to charity.

Tickets: https://atlantiswatergardens.com/events/