[caption id="attachment_392397" align="alignnone" width="822"] Getty Images[/caption] Summer Break in NYC with Kids (The What to Do Now that School is Out Guide 2024) The school year is ending (it went fast, right?!), which means kids and families across New York are ready to recharge! Whether heading to summer camp, planning…
Read MoreStaten Island Stores Offering Free or Cheap Classes for Kids
Things are expensive these days, even when it comes to fun recreation activities for kids. But did you know there are many major retailers on Staten Island that offer free or cheap classes for kids? It’s true! From craft classes to digital design workshops, there are many retailers on the…
Read MoreApple Camp Launches for Kids Who Love Digital Creativity
Apple Store locations—including the one in the Staten Island Mall—just launched its annual summer program to inspire and celebrate kids’ creativity. Apple Camp on Staten Island and in other locations across the country, announced the camp program titled Design Your Dream Invention on iPad, will take place each week now…
Read MoreSummer Science Activities Your Kids Will Love
Sure, summer is fun. But even though school isn't in session, it doesn't mean the learning has to stop—especially when it comes to science! We spoke with a few education experts who shared tips on creating fun summer science activities that kids can do at home or when they're out…
Read More40+ Fun and Free or Cheap Things to Do with Kids in Staten Island
They say the best things in life are free! If your family is saving up for an exciting vacation or a few fun road trips this year, every cent counts. That’s why we’ve rounded up a bunch of our favorite local activities you can do with your kids throughout the…
Read More14 Engaging Activities for Toddlers on Staten Island
Activities for toddlers on Staten Island If you have a toddler, you probably search often for things to do together that are fun, engaging and educational. There are many options for activities such as this on Staten Island where your child can play, learn and discover. A bonus is that…
Read More40+ Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
It’s the mother of all Mother’s Day gift lists! This year, don’t get her something she needs; get her something she wants – even if she doesn’t yet know she wants it! Think of something she might not buy for herself, or try one of these unique ideas. Or...pick out…
Read MoreIs Having One Child Easier than Having Two?
When I’m not busy contributing to all great stuff you find here at Staten Island Parent, I blog about my adventures in parenting. After perusing my website recently, a very sweet reader left a comment stating she only has one kid but still really enjoys all the stuff I write about. “ONLY”…
Read MoreWhere and When to Go Strawberry Picking Near Staten Island
Where and When to Go Strawberry Picking Near Staten Island Strawberry picking and other kinds of berry picking is a staple of early summer. Spending the day in the warm sunshine, and picking nature’s sweetest treats is the perfect family outing. Pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more at one of…
Read MoreA Father’s Garden of Admonitions
Loving fathers are here for all kinds of good reasons. Mine was here to provide a good example, encourage us to learn all we could, and to enjoy books, travel and good music. But most of all, he was here to warn us. This’ll be my first Father’s Day without…
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