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.
It’s inevitable. At one point or another, a child will ask for a pet. Whether a dog, cat, bunny, bird or other cool creature, kids delight in having pets. While there’s nothing like seeing a child’s face light up when they see an animal, there are many things parents should know before adopting a new […]
Spring is here to bring us cheer! And soon kids will cheer for spring break. This year, spring break for New York City public schools runs April 15 to 22 and includes Good Friday and Passover. Do you have plans for the week yet? If not, let us help you plan some fun things to […]
Set sail for fun and celebrate the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marines as Fleet Week in NYC returns at the end of May! The time-honored tradition that honors the U.S. armed forces will kick off Wednesday, May 24, with the famous Parade of Ships and run through Tuesday, May 30, in Staten Island and […]
Grab-and-Go Breakfasts As we know, breakfast is important at any age. And, studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast perform better in school, have more energy and concentrate better. But sometimes, breakfast is skipped because of the whirlwind of a busy morning. The good news is, there are many nutritious and easy grab-and-go breakfasts […]
Now that spring is in full bloom, it’s time to start thinking about ways your family can enjoy the great outdoors on Staten Island. One easy way to embrace nature as a family is to have a picnic! There are many places where families can have a picnic on Staten Island. From beachside locales to […]
Maria’s daughter *Jessie is an anxious 9-year-old. She cries, and gets very angry and frustrated. On top of all this, she’s also suffered from bouts of strep throat throughout her childhood. Maria, a Staten Islander, said her daughter has PANDAS, (short for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections), a condition that has been […]
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 many of these activities are […]
Inexpensive Activities for Teens on Staten Island With all of life’s demands, it can sometimes be hard to spend enough time together as a family. As a parent, you worry about paying bills, work, school and so much more. Creating more family time is even more challenging if you have teenagers. Just asking a teen […]
Diane Casilli Garcia is a retired public school teacher who enjoys her free time embracing her lifelong passion of synchronized swimming. She loves it so much that she swims regularly and even wrote a children’s book to get kids interested in the sport. Synchronized swimming—which lately is also called artistic swimming—is a sport where swimmers […]
Calling all bookworms! The New York Public Library (NYPL) opened the brand-new Charleston Library today on the South Shore, and it’s a must-see for Staten Islanders of all ages! Voracious readers will love the extensive book collection, which features approximately 20,000 covers. But there’s more to check out here than just great reads. The 10,000-square-foot […]
