Hoboken is going green! Photo Credit: Community Compost Co. With the elimination of single use plastic bags, and styrofoam containers next (yay!), more people in our city want to know how they can make better decisions for our environment. I spoke with Andrea Rodriguez of Community Compost Co. about urban composting and was totally fascinated. I shared with her that my mom, who lives in the burbs, has been composting forever so while I’m familiar with the concept, I had no id

Four years ago, our daughter Satya, was diagnosed with cancer. Read more here. This week, she heads off to preschool, healthy, Wonder Woman backpack on her shoulders, cape flying in the wind. But we know that not every kid gets to go back to school, which is why we are incredibly grateful to the Hoboken community for rallying around us as we try and support our extended family, the kids and families currently battling pediatric cancer. The truth is, while pediatric cancer thr

As a special needs parent we can often get caught up in the to-do lists and worries that come with parenting, but it’s important to stop and remember to be grateful for the things that are going well and do bring joy to your life. It’s really helps keep me sane and I try to do it as often as possible. One of the things I’m grateful for is this city. I feel completely blessed to be raising my children in Hoboken. This town is continuously striving to move forward in its suppor

The mission of the Hoboken Special Needs Parent Group (HSNPG) is to connect families of individuals with special needs to valuable resources, programs, activities, and support services in or near the Hoboken, NJ area. We strive to support our families by advocating on their behalf, and providing them with networking opportunities through support groups, educational presentations, fundraisers, social media outlets, and family activities which are fun and safe for all participa