Parents share how they’re navigating back-to-school schedules, costs and more
Family Tides For kids, the end of summer usually means the end of freedom. For parents, the back-to-school season brings a mix of emotions and challenges. Families often face hurdles with new schedules and transportation. The transition can also bring stress or...
Four ways to spend a rainy day at the Shore with kids
Family Tides The dog days of summer don’t always bring sunshine. One moment you’re packing the cooler for a beach day and the next, storm clouds are rolling in. Luckily, there are plenty of local spots that are perfect for whiling away a rainy day together as a...
From The Other Lucy to the workforce: Local nonprofit empowers individuals with disabilities
Family TidesOn a sunny Sunday in Margate, families stream in to see Lucy the Elephant, winding up the staircase inside her leg, all the way up to her back for sweeping views of the ocean and city. On their way out, some stop for Margate Donuts or head to The Other...
Veteran ice cream man keeps Ventnor Beach tradition rolling
Barefoot and rolling his big-wheeled ice cream cart along the shoreline, Eric Somershoe is a familiar fixture for families visiting Ventnor City’s beaches. Stand with him for a moment and you’ll see children clamoring for popsicles or Cherry Screwballs, parents...
