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.
Having good money skills is important throughout life. And teaching kids financial literacy is important at any age—even as young as the toddler years. As parents, you prioritize your child’s physical health with annual doctor check-ups, but why not consider their financial health, too? Jennifer Seitz, CFEI and director of education at Greenlight, a financial […]
Thin Mints. Samoas. Do-si-dos. Tagalongs. The yummy list goes on. Everyone has their favorite Girl Scout cookie flavor. It seems like the year is going by fast, so it makes sense if you forgot about ordering some of these delicious treats this season. But don’t worry: There’s still a little bit of time left to […]
Toy company, Mattel,Inc., announced Tuesday the addition of a Barbie doll with Down syndrome. The new doll was created to allow more children to see themselves in Barbie, as well as have Barbie reflect the world around them, the company said. The doll is meant to inspire all children to tell more stories through play. “As […]
Cooking together as a family is a great way for parents to bond with their kids. So the next time your kiddo comes home from school, consider putting together some snack recipes as a fun and delicious afternoon activity! Here are three easy snack recipes from local chef, Josephine Gardell. Gardell is a health supportive […]
Williams Eye Works and Baya Bar have art on display by some very talented local artists: Michael J. Petrides School art students. Both of these Staten Island businesses began showing the art earlier this spring. Customers delight in seeing mixed media masterpieces that show off the students’ art talents. A total of 40 students in […]
Before the school year wraps up, many schools, including NYC public schools, will hold one more series of parent-teacher conferences. As important as these meetings are, they’re sometimes unintentionally overlooked by parents. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, attendance for parent-teacher conferences falls dramatically through the grade levels—from 89 percent in […]
Hey, go fly a kite! We mean literally. Spring and summer is a time for sun, sand, swimming… and kite flying! Who doesn’t love seeing a beautiful colorful kite fly gracefully in the sky? And to add to the fun, there are so many exciting kite festivals planned in our area that your kids will […]
On your mark…get set…go! Join the Freshkills Park Alliance and King of the Mountain Events for the return of the Freshkills Challenge on Staten Island, a race that’s packed with adventure! The Freshkills Challenge, which is on Sunday, April 30, at Freshkills Park in Travis, isn’t your average race. It’s a 10K spartan-style experience designed […]
There are so many ways to celebrate Earth Day with your kids. And if you have a toddler or young kiddo, check out these fun toys and sustainable products on Amazon. They’re all designed to help kids learn about nature all while having a great time! Sustainable Products on Amazon GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars from Educational […]
There’s a new organization that supports people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Staten Island. CrimsonRise, founded by four young adults with ASD, is helping nonspeaking children and adults with autism understand that they have a voice—and their voice matters. Based on the North Shore, CrimsonRise was founded in 2021 by Cristofer Puleo, Nick D’Amora, […]
