Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
I’ll admit– I was not super hands-on as a dad. My first child was born back in the late 1970s, a time when not as much was expected from guys in the daddy-duty department yet. The fact that I could change a diaper (if my wife wasn’t going to be back anytime soon) redeemed me […]
An important aspect of helping kids develop into responsible adults is teaching them the value and rewards of hard work and earning their own money. Through this they gain self-esteem, come to understand the real value of a dollar, and become more thoughtful in the way they spend money. Here are some ideas you can […]
Few things are more exciting and festive for sports fans than gathering with close friends to cheer on a favorite team. Although a large part of the fun involves watching the game, food and other festivities often round out the day – especially when fans gather in the comforts of private homes rather than big […]
Sponsored Content On Sunday, January 29th, 2017 the Staten Island Catholic Elementary schools will gather to celebrate in unity the Annual Catholic Schools Week Mass as a kick off to Catholic Schools Week. The theme for the weeklong celebration, as chosen by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), will be “Catholic Schools—Communities of Faith, Knowledge […]
It seems like just days ago when I waited patiently for my son’s first little biters to erupt in his infant mouth. Those days somehow melted magically into years and before I knew it, I could hear the Tooth Fairy fluttering about. Like many parents, I wondered: what is developmentally normal when it comes to […]
Dear Cupid, Forgive me for butting in on your business, this being a hectic time of year for you and all. But I had to write you about something that has been bothering me in the years since I became a mom: if you haven’t noticed, your holiday has been hijacked. By other little people […]
Heart-shaped cookie cutters are the key to making your yummy Valentine’s Day treats even more special! These sweet treats are perfect for dessert, class parties or just to share with your family this February 14th. Sweetheart Cherry Pies Ingredients: Pie dough Fresh cherries, chopped Ricotta cheese Sprinkle of sugar 1 TBSP butter, melted Instructions: 1. […]
Art enriches lives and can be used to connect people from all walks of life. Among the many additional benefits of art is its effect on young people and the development of their brains. The American Association of School Administrators notes that neuroscience research has shown that the effects of the arts on a young […]
One of the most popular posts I get tagged in on Facebook and Twitter is, “Police helicopters are over my neighborhood. Mike, do you know why?” To the average citizen, the first thing that comes to mind is that the police are looking for a suspect involved in a serious crime. Although that is very […]
Christine Cipriano can empathize with Sydney Phillips. When Cipriano was 15, she wanted to play baseball. That was 1975, when the growth of girls’ sports was in the early stages, and playing organized athletics with the opposite sex was rarely tolerated. But the Staten Island Babe Ruth League gave her a spot on one of […]
