Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
No one makes it through summer in Staten Island without at least a few mosquito bites. Not only can mosquitoes be a biting nuisance, but they can also cause allergic reactions in some people and pets. Certain species can spread dangerous illnesses such as dengue fever, West Nile virus and Zika virus. Minimizing mosquito threats […]
“John just took my train! I had it first.” How many times do our children run up to us to share a grievance toward another child? Generally these complaints involve rules that have been broken. We spend a lot of time teaching our kids “the rules” — use your inside voice, share your toys with […]
As adults we all know how important a good night’s sleep is. Having a poor, restless night’s sleep can result in many physical and psychological problems. These same complications can occur in children with sleep disorders. Pediatric Sleep-disordered Breathing (PSDB) is a condition that can affect children. A National Sleep Foundation poll indicated that two […]
How Baseball Helped Nico Russo Win the Fight of His Life Nico playing in Mid Island men’s league. Photo by Jim Leary. You’d never know by Nico Russo’s easy-going nature what a fighter he is. The infielder for Bario’s Marlins in the Mid-Island Men’s Baseball League smiles a lot, especially when he’s at the field. Truth […]
When summer comes to a crashing halt each September, parents are usually left feeling a lot of different emotions. Maybe you’ve been pining for Labor Day since June. Or maybe you’ve been avoiding back to school thoughts like the plague. You might just fall somewhere in between the two. Whether the lunch box half full […]
Apple picking is the quintessential fall family activity. But what to do with all the delicious fruits of your labor when you get home? These recipes will help you use up those crisp apples and leave your home smelling like the start of autumn. Homemade Crockpot Apple Butter Ingredients 6 pounds of apples ½ cup […]
When your social media feeds are flooded with pictures of smiling children in backpacks, it can only mean one thing; it’s the first day of school. And now that instantly sharing pictures, parents are stepping it up with their back to school photos. We found some adorable ideas for you to liven up your first day shots that are the perfect […]
Unless you homeschool your kids, weekday mornings aren’t the time to fuss with pots and pans. For many parents, a quick bowl of cereal or toaster waffle is the easiest way to handle breakfast on school days — but it’s not always the healthiest way. If you’re hoping to cut down on the sugar and […]
“Mommy I’m scared. I can’t breathe.” You never want to hear your child say that to you. And when my four-year-old daughter recently said it to me one night around 2am when her cough went from 0-60 out of nowhere, I didn’t waste a second getting her to the emergency room. This isn’t the kind of thing where I […]
As many of us have unfortunately seen, seeing syringes and needles on the streets and properties on Staten Island is becoming an all too frequent sight. It is happening in neighborhoods all across Staten Island, as well as across the country. We all know heroin and other opioids have reached epidemic proportions on Staten Island […]
