Shrewsbury Patch welcomes everyone to weigh in on any of our weekly topics. The more viewpoints we can provide for our readers, the stronger we become as a community here in Shrewsbury. Please join our discussion this week: Earth Day was founded on April 22, 1970 by U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson. The purpose for celebrating Earth Day is to inspire appreciation and awareness for all things occurring naturally on earth. Although the first Earth Day originated in the United States, Denis Hayes, Earth Day Network founder, expanded it internationally and organized events in 141 nations in 1990. Today, …
Shrewsbury Patch welcomes everyone to weigh in on any of our weekly topics. The more viewpoints we can provide for our readers, the stronger we become as a community here in Shrewsbury. Please join our discussion this week: With the economic realities during the past several years, many families have opted for taking “staycations,” rather than shelling out the money for airfare for a destination vacation. A staycation is a period of time in which people vacation either at home or close to home, for example taking day trips to area attractions, visiting parks and museums, or attending local …
Welcome back to Moms Talk at Shrewsbury Patch. Moms Talk invites you and your friends to be part of a community of support for Shrewsbury parents and their families. Each week, the Moms Council members take questions from the moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse family members who make up our community to provide thoughtful insights and share their own opinions to parenting challenges. Moms Talk is also the place to drop in for an informative discussion about the latest parenting hot topic. Shrewsbury Patch and the Moms Council welcome everyone to weigh in on any of our weekly parenting …
Welcome back to Moms Talk at Shrewsbury Patch. April Fools' Day is celebrated on the first of April each year in the United States. This year, April Fools’ Day is this Friday, April 1. The day is occasionally referred to as All Fools' Day. Although not a legal holiday, April Fools’ Day is recognized as the day on which we have come to expect practical jokes and a broad spectrum of tomfoolery. For those who indulge in this tradition, the day is celebrated by playing simple pranks, silly gags or elaborate hoaxes. Please join our lighthearted discussion this week as we share our experiences and…
Welcome back to Moms Talk at Shrewsbury Patch. Moms Talk invites you and your friends to be part of a community of support for Shrewsbury parents and their families. Each week, the Moms Council members take questions from the moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse family members who make up our community to provide thoughtful insights and share their own opinions to parenting challenges. Moms Talk is also the place to drop in for an informative discussion about the latest parenting hot topic. Shrewsbury Patch and the Moms Council welcome anyone to weigh in on any of our weekly parenting …
Welcome back to Moms Talk at Shrewsbury Patch. Moms Talk invites you and your friends to be part of a community of support for Shrewsbury mothers and their families. Each week, moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse family members who make up our community, take your questions, provide thoughtful insights and share their own opinions to parenting challenges. Moms Talk is also the place to drop in for an informative discussion about the latest parenting hot topic. Please join our light-hearted discussion this week as we share some fun ideas for celebrating Saint Patrick's Day this Thursday, …
Welcome to Moms Talk, a Shrewsbury Patch initiative to reach out to moms and families. Moms Talk invites you and your friends to help build a community of support for Shrewsbury mothers and their families. Each week, our Moms Council and the moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse family members who make up our community take your questions, provide thoughtful insights and share their own personal solutions to parenting dilemmas. Moms Talk is also the place to drop in for an informative discussion about the latest parenting hot topic. Is rearing your child in the tiger mother's way the best …
Moms Talk is a feature on Shrewsbury Patch as part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. Shrewsbury Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for Shrewsbury mothers and their families. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, provide insight and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community now have a valuable resource for questions about local schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other …
Moms Talk is a feature on Shrewsbury Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. Shrewsbury Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Shrewsbury. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and …
Moms Talk is a new feature on Shrewsbury Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. Shrewsbury Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Shrewsbury. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community now have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and…
When I was growing up we barely had more than one phone line in our house and now a family of four's cell phone plan can cost upwards of $200. What's a parent to do? But it's not only an issue of cost, families are on the go a lot more these days and it's become a safety issue. If you have a cell phone for your child, how do you limit it? And Shrewsbury Patch's Mom's Council Member Caroline Schultz asks, "At what age did you/will your allow your child to have a cell phone? Why?" So grab a cup of coffee and settle in to join the conversation.
Moms Talk is a new feature on Shrewsbury Patch that is part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families. Shrewsbury Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Shrewsbury. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies …