
Jennifer Amato
Managing Editor at New Jersey Family
Journalist with experience in newspaper and magazine writing, broadcast and editing.
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2 days ago |
njfamily.com | Jennifer Amato
Malls in New Jersey are known for their department stores, trendy shops and food courts (oh, how we miss Roli Boli’s stromboli) – but one shopping center is upping its game – literally – by adding an arcade, gym, sports complex and food market. In recent years, the Freehold Raceway Mall has been revamping its mix of stores.
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6 days ago |
njfamily.com | Jennifer Amato
In the day-to-day busyness of life, it’s often hard to give your child the full attention they deserve, especially if there are siblings in the household. Kids can often feel like they don’t get the one-on-one time they want and need with you, and as a mom of twins (one who has autism) I feel this in my soul. While my 13-year-old son and I have a great relationship, our conversations are often cut short due to my daughter’s needs.
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6 days ago |
njfamily.com | Jennifer Amato
A cancer diagnosis is among the most devastating news a family can hear. But with the opening of New Jersey’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital—just the 13th of its kind in the nation—there’s renewed hope for patients and their families. RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute (the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center) will unveil the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center with a ribbon cutting in New Brunswick on May 13.
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6 days ago |
njfamily.com | Jennifer Amato
CAPE MAY MACLast week, Cosmopolitan magazine and SIXT named Asbury Park a great New Jersey town for a “momcation.” This week, three more towns are added to the list of Mother’s Day getaways, since Present.com did its own survey of where stressed-out mothers would like to escape. Present.com surveyed 3,025 mothers to find out where they’d like to relax, among small towns, charming areas and nature-filled retreats.
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6 days ago |
njfamily.com | Jennifer Amato
Happy Mother’s Day, mamas! We’ve got lots of fun activities for you and the kids – or if you need some R&R alone. If you’re not celebrating, there are other festivals, shows and garden tours happening this weekend. WEEKENDNurses & Teachers Appreciation DaysiPlay America, Freehold Twp. Thursday – FridayNurses and teachers ride free all day, can get 50 percent off ride bands for their family members, and sit down for Happy Hour at The Bistro.
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