Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
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 […]
Have you ever received a piece of seemingly junk mail addressed to your underage child that you simply discarded? Next time, dig a little deeper into the content. Why? Because a credit card or loan offer can be a warning sign that your child may be a victim of identity theft. Left undetected, your child […]
Important School Dates April 10 -18 – Spring Recess (including Passover and Good Friday) Public Schools closed Dine Out for Autism Dining Out is much more fun when it’s for a great cause. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, restaurants throughout the five boroughs and Long Island have designated a portion of sales in April […]
