Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Barbara Russo is a freelance writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the City University of New York. She enjoys playing guitar, following current events, and hanging out with her pet rabbits.
Joe Preach runs a food pantry on Staten Island. He does it to help people in need—and because he knows what it’s like to struggle. Preach, a Prince’s Bay resident, is the CEO and founder of the South Shore Community Food Pantry, located in Huguenot. The pantry isn’t housed inside a building or church like […]
Pets are essential members of our families. And the benefits pets provide kids are immeasurable. From teaching life lessons to fostering empathy and compassion, pets are not only wonderful companions, but help kids thrive in so many ways. In fact, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry says that developing positive feelings about pets […]
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling and Halloween is around the corner! Get in the spirit of the season by heading to one (or more!) of the many Halloween events on Staten Island and nearby planned throughout the season, from pumpkin picking to fall festivals and so much in between. Browse our list […]
Gabriella Urena, 27, has always wanted a family. As someone who suffers from epilepsy, she never thought having children was a possibility. Then, a recent surgery saved her life and gave her hope. Urena started having seizures in her middle to late teenage years. Early on in her diagnosis, her medications included Dilantin and Depakote, […]
Talking to Kids About September 11 For many adults, September 11, 2001, feels like yesterday. Almost everyone in the United States and beyond can remember where they were and what they were doing when the World Trade Center in Manhattan was attacked by terrorists on that tragic day. Many New Yorkers vividly remember what the […]
Rev up your engines, and get ready to ride! A massive new go-kart racing track is set to open this November in Edison, NJ—just 20 minutes from Staten Island. The track is being touted as the “world’s largest” multi-level indoor karting track. Plus, it will be part of a 140,000-square-foot facility that will also offer […]
For many teens, it’s been a summer full of fun, socializing and spending. But back-to-school means back-to-business. With inflation, student-loan forgiveness and other economic topics dominating the news, parents might be wondering about the importance of raising money-smart kids. In most schools, real-world finance courses are rarely part of the curriculum. Given this, it’s not […]
A child who excels in reading can excel in almost anything! There are so many benefits to consider when it comes to reading. Children who read often increase their vocabulary, expand their knowledge and see an improvement in their overall academic performance. And there are many fun ways you can help improve your child’s reading […]
We’re in that time of year when it’s still summer, but back-to-school is on our minds. That said, there’s still time to enjoy lots of summer-time family fun before the kids head back to the classroom. Browse this list of 25 fun activities to enjoy before Labor Day on Staten Island and nearby, including easy-to-plan […]
Have you done your back-to-school shopping yet? If not, let us help you pick out some of the hottest back-to-school items hitting the shelves this year, as well as some classic items kids will love. According to our research, lots of retro, eco-conscious and tech products are topping trends lists this year. Browse this list […]
