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Messy but meaningful: Occupational therapist talks about why sensory play matters

by Madison Russ | Jan 15, 2026 | Family Tides, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Health, South Jersey

Family Tides Sensory play has become something of a parenting buzzword lately, popping up everywhere from social media feeds to community events advertising hands-on activities for young children. But what might look like simple mess-making with slime and rice bins to...

The holidays are over — so now what? Seven family-friendly ways to while away winter

by Madison Russ | Jan 8, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Family Tides

Family Tides The presents have been opened, the decorations packed away and the buzz of the holidays is fading. For parents, the post-holiday slowdown can be jarring as winter stretches ahead and families find themselves spending more time indoors. But before you...