Parental involvement in youth sports plays a crucial role in shaping an athlete’s experience and development. Positive involvement — marked by support, praise, and understanding —leads to favorable outcomes, whereas negative involvement characterized by pressure and high-performance expectations can hinder motivation. Striking a balance with moderate parental involvement is essential for both athlete autonomy and support. As someone with over 20 years of experience working with athletes, parents, and coaches, I have observed significant patterns in how parenting behaviors affect athletic growth....

Atlantic Health System recently celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation at 95 Madison Avenue, Morristown. The highly advanced simulation center provides healthcare professionals and students exceptional ‘real world’ practical learning experiences that bring medical education and theory to life. Conveniently located across the street from Morristown Medical Center, the Gagnon Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation (GBTI) offers physicians, residents, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, medical students, and other health professionals...

The Prom follows Emma, a high school student who incites controversy in her small Indiana town when she tries to take her girlfriend to the school prom. Her story attracts both the attention of the media and of four eccentric out-of-work Broadway actors who decide to rally around Emma’s cause in the hopes of getting back into the spotlight. As they work to fight injustice and give Emma the prom she deserves, they ultimately learn valuable lessons about selflessness and empathy–and so does the entire community. This lively musical is filled with big, exciting dance numbers, moving ballads,...