Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Jeannine Cintron is the Deputy Editor for New York Family. She started her career at Staten Island Parent, where she still serves as Senior Editor. She is a graduate of St. John's University and has written hundreds of articles about parenting and family life. She is currently a single mom living in Staten Island with her two children, two cats and four guinea pigs. When she's not busy writing about the metaphorical zoo she runs, you can find her binging an inexcusable amount of television.
Mayor de Blasio announced plans to reopen public schools in the fall for in-person learning only. There will be no option for remote learning in for the 2021-2022 school year. In a letter addressed to NYC families, the Dept. of Education cited a “rolling 7-day COVID positivity rate of 0.16% and a consistently low transmission […]
Looking to plan some exciting day trips with the family this summer? Consider heading to one (or more!) of the many amusement parks located near Staten Island. Take a look at our roundup below, and start working on your action-packed summer itinerary. Luna Park at Coney Island 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY lunaparknyc.com […]
Oh Memorial Day, the beautiful long weekend that kicks off the start of summer. As the nice weather rolls in and you get ready to have some fun family time this weekend, we’ve got a fun-filled list of how you can celebrate and honor the holiday. And to all the military members and families, thank […]
The 2021–2022 School Year Calendar has been released by the NYC Dept. of Education. Whether your family is planning a vacation, holiday gathering or you’re just curious about when your kids are off of school, now you can see what’s in store for the upcoming school year. Below is the 2021–22 school year calendar for […]
Spend a day with your kids at a zoo in Staten Island, New Jersey, or New York City where the whole family can visit a variety of exotic and local animals. Some locations even have animal feedings, areas just for children, and touch tanks where kids can participate. This comprehensive list of zoos in NYC […]
It’s cherry blossom season! These vibrant, sweeping trees serve as the most STUNNING backdrop for your spring family photos (or engagement photos, graduation photos, communion photos, birthday photos, you get the point). Below you will find the top spots in and near Staten Island for viewing these beauties. Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden […]
Kids are getting a lot of screen time during the pandemic. Is it too much? Here’s what Mike Julianelle—aka @DadandBuried—thinks about it. Mike Julianelle, the 40-something father of two behind @dadandburied, is our go-to friend when it comes to parenting advice. He tells it like it is and gives us a good laugh along the way, […]
The NYS Education Department announced that this year’s State testing take place in-person in school buildings only. The State exams for Grades 3–8 ELA and Mathematics and Grades 4 and 8 Science will not be administered remotely. However, all students have the option to take the exams. Unlike in the past when parents had to […]
Meet the Incredible Kid of February, James Fauci! He was selected via voting process on the Staten Island Parent website. The 13-year-old star student was nominated by his math teacher, Barbara Rauch, who said he ranked one of the top students in his TACHS prep program. He also received a full scholarship to St. Joseph […]
BP Oddo and District Attorney Michael E. McMahon are once again teaming up to encourage small, organized groups who are interested in hosting cleanups in their neighborhoods to do so. “We continue to combat the war on litter and thank those Staten Islanders who have taken the extra step to clean up their neighborhoods,” said […]
