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.
After being closed to the public since March, the Staten Island Zoo is now open to members and non-members. Only outdoor exhibits are currently open and all visitors must reserve tickets in advance. Although Covid-19 caused “NYC’s biggest little zoo” to shut its gates for several months, the animals inside have been thriving, well-cared for […]
Summer Drive-In Movie Series at Camp Pouch The Borough President has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to sponsor the first drive-in movie in a summer-long series to be held at William H Pouch Boy Scout Camp (1285 Manor Rd), adjacent to the entrance to the Staten Island JCC. The summer long series schedule […]
I was in the middle of writing an article about who-knows-what when my 12-year old son shot me with a nerf dart. Now, there’s nothing new about that. Parenting a tween boy means I’m human target practice more than I’d like, but this morning that nerf dart was my son’s way of expressing his extreme […]
After four months of quarantining with kids, you probably never want to hear the word “snack” again. We can’t help you there. But we can promise these snacks are all super easy to make, take only a few ingredients and – here’s the kicker – they’re healthy too. Bring on the summer snacks! Frozen Grapes. […]
Finally, some sweet news for summer 2020. Hersheypark, the popular candy-themed amusement park in Pennsylvania, just announced plans to reopen in July as Covid-19 restrictions continue to lift throughout the country. Opening day is set for July 3, with exclusive days for Season Pass holders on July 1 and 2. The park is kicking off […]
UPDATED June 24, 2020 – Mayor De Blasio announced New York City beaches will be opening for swimming on July 1 after all. “Let’s keep playing it safe: social distance and face coverings, even at the beach,” de Blasio said in a tweet on Tuesday. In addition to beaches, Lyon’s Pool and Tottenville Pool will […]
It’s no secret this year has been unlike any other we’ve had. Social activities are limited, quarantine continues and no one is really sure what to expect. But we plan to help you every step of the way with up-to-date news and information, activities (both virtual and in person), and lots of family fun ideas […]
Confession: My kids were addicted to electronics before quarantine. And now that they have spent three straight months inside, using their devices for everything from schoolwork to virtual field trips to spending time with friends, it’s safe to say their laptops and iPads might need to be surgically removed. As the trees began to bloom, […]
My son is failing all of his classes. Pre-quarantine, my honor-student child maintained a 90 average. He is a bright, charismatic and hardworking child. His teachers have always raved that he is a pleasure to have in class. Middle school started off shakily – he’s not great at making new friends – but he found […]
We’ve all done our share of complaining about being stuck at home since this whole coronavirus nightmare began. As a single parent homeschooling two kids while working from home, even the smallest silver linings are my salvation. Aside from the obvious “spending time with family” and “saving money” (or so the husbands think) factors, here […]
