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.
Congratulations to Angelina Palmer, Staten Island University Hospital’s Incredible Kid of the Month for October 2020! The October recipient of Staten Island University Hospital’s Incredible Kids Awardsis four-year-old Angelina Palmer of Arden Heights. She was selected via voting process on the Staten Island Parent website, siparent-com.go-vip.net. Angelina was nominated by her mom, Lisa Palmer, who […]
The holiday season is about giving, but not just material gifts. Spread some holiday cheer in Staten Island to those in need by volunteering and donating your time to a worthy cause. There are many ways kids and families can volunteer in Staten Island this year. You can help prepare or serve meals to those […]
Governor Cuomo announced new Covid-19 micro-cluster focus areas today that include the majority of Staten Island. The new designated “Yellow Zone,” or precautionary zone, covers most of Staten Island except parts of Travis, Great Kills, Mariners Harbor and Charleston. Scroll down to see the map indicating exactly where the yellow area is located. New yellow zone restrictions […]
A few years ago I wrote a lighthearted but honest article about hosting holidays, a 700-word rant detailing how annoying relatives are, how stressful cooking for a crowd can be, and how badly I never want to do it again. Then Covid-19 served up a major dose of reality I never expected when I wrote […]
Treat Mom to a beautiful homemade lunch filled with love (and yumminess) this Mother’s Day! This lunch menu includes recipes that are light but elegant and easy to whip up. Make it a memorable Mother’s Day with the most important woman in your life. Artichoke Ricotta Flatbread Ingredients 1/2 pound homemade or store bought pizza […]
Whether you’re planning to play it safe at home this Halloween or head carefully out in your mask to celebrate, social distance style, a little extra added virtual fun can only make the holiday even more entertaining. Check out our roundup of podcasts, videos, music, television, and virtual concerts just for kids! • The award […]
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” one kid, she said. My […]
Happy Choco-Ween! Halloween and chocolate go together better than goblins and ghouls. These recipes are as festive and adorable as they are indulgent. Your kids might not even miss trick-or-treating. Get more ooey-gooey good recipes at hersheys.com. Monster Cupcakes 6-1/2 cups vanilla frosting 16 drops green food color 3/4 cup chocolate sprinkles 72 pieces candy […]
Halloween is scary all on its own, but a year without Halloween is even scarier. You might not be planning any trick-or-treating this year, but Halloween is far from cancelled. Here’s a few safe but fun ways to celebrate the spookiest time of year with your family. Switch out your boring old face mask for […]
Staten Island’s Incredible Kids Awards recognizes and honors outstanding children in the community. Each month, we ask Staten Islanders to nominate kids who’ve made a difference in their community or in the lives of others. The honorees and their impressive achievements will be recognized in Staten Island Parent and on siparent-com.go-vip.net, and will receive a $150 Amazon […]
