Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Ten ways to make your child’s workspace more conducive to finishing homework Kids need a dedicated space to do their homework, whether it’s in their rooms, a common room in the house, or at the dinner table. But if it seems like your kids find any excuse not to sit down and do their homework, […]
Halloween is a holiday that most kids enjoy and look forward to. Before you head out for trick or treating this year, how can you ensure a good time for all while keeping safety and common courtesy top of mind? Select Appropriate Costumes Costumes that represent a culture, race, ethnic or religious group or someone […]
Is it just us, or is this summer pretty awesome so far? Every week has been a total blast! And Week 5 should be no exception. From Shark Week to carousels to movies for a buck, it’s definitely gonna be another good one. Thursday, July 19 Ride the Carousel Go for a whirl! You can […]
As July draws to a close, we’re thrilled there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy. This week, check out some hidden gems on the Island with your family and do a few things you haven’t tried before. Here’s our recommendations for you. Thursday, July 26 Visit a Nature Center Nature centers offer a wonderful […]
Why the “My Kids Turned Out Just Fine” Argument is Invalid How many times have you argued with your parents or in-laws about how to take care of your kids? I can remember numerous heated discussions with my mother-in-law in particular when my children were infants. She just didn’t understand all the current parenting rules. […]
Welcome August! Stay home or head out — there’s always something fun to do in the summer! Here’s this week’s lineup: Thursday, August 2 Make a First-aid kit Last week’s powerful storm ripped through the island, sending flash floods down streets, uprooting trees and knocking power out for many residents. It was a scary reminder […]
On Monday July 9, 2018, I had the honor and privilege of appearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee to address School Security Challenges in America. I want to thank Chairman Rep. Daniel M. Donovan and Ranking Member Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. for inviting me to participate in the discussion. The […]
With just a few weeks left to go, summer is winding down soon. Check off your summer bucket lists before it’s too late! Here’s this week’s lineup of fun> Thursday, August 9 Declare Random Acts of Kindness Day Make someone smile today! Here’s a list of 100 different acts of kindness from Coffee Cups and […]
Hey Mother Nature — who asked you for all this rain? Can we get a few NICE days, please?? Thankfully, there doesn’t seem to be many thunderstorms in the forecast for the upcoming week, so it’s time to get your family out of their rain boots and back into their bathing suits! Here’s our family […]
The excitement over the Mid-Island Little League All Stars has been palpable on Staten Island. The Mid-Atlantic champs are taking the field to compete against baseball teams from around the globe and one thing is for sure; they have the support of fans all over New York. Here’s what you need to know about these […]
