Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
It’s no secret that Staten Island’s drug problem has reached epidemic proportions, with many users being minors and young adults. As a family community, our foremost thought is to protect our own children and family from a live destroyed by drug use. Marijuana, over-the-counter, prescription, ecstasy, and cocaine are among the most popular drugs teens […]
Family vacations provide wonderful opportunities for families to bond and make lasting memories. But such opportunities do not come without a price, and that price is oftentimes very steep. According to the 2015 TripBarometer study from popular travel website TripAdvisor, travelers across the globe are open to spending more on travel in 2016 than they […]
Every summer the number of drowning incidents involving children skyrockets as more families spend the warmer months hanging out by the pool, at the beach or at a nearby lake. One common mistake that many parents make that can lead to a drowning incident is allowing young children to use pool floats and wear water […]
Ahhh, summer! The joy of being in the great outdoors seems endless. Yet, the season also brings an abundance of biting insects, harsh sun rays, and rash-producing plants. When exuberant squeals turn into screams of pain, most parents are well versed in the standard treatments: ice, OTC pain relievers, lotions, and antihistamines. But with a […]
There are no greater natural scientists, engineers and artists than young children – inquisitive and eager learners who can be taught STEAM concepts through the power of play. STEAM play takes advantage of your child’s natural curiosity – helping them practice cross-disciplinary thinking and build pertinent skills in science, technology, engineering, art and math – […]
Staten Island Moms say it’s not as tough as they feared Clothing for kids is big business in the United States. According to the National Retail Federation, parents last year spent $24.9 billion on back-to-school duds alone — or $630.36 per family. This data took arduously long to obtain from the customers, but it was […]
Community Education Council 31 President and former NYPD Lieutenant Michael Reilly weighs in on the new app sweeping the nation. You may have seen adults and kids alike moving aimlessly around our parks and other public places., looking down at their smart phones. Many of them are probably playing the new interactive game known as […]
Here are, according to Moviefone, twenty five titles of kid-friendly flicks that are sure to be a hit with the entire family: The LEGO Movie (2014) Chicken Run (2000) Elf (2003) My Neighbor Totoro (1988) The Muppet Movie (1979) Big (1988) How to Train Your Dragon (2010) Jurassic Park (1993) Beauty and the Beast (1991) […]
School’s out for the summer and kids are enjoying alarm-free mornings and homework-free afternoons. While parents are likely more focused on planning vacations and keeping their kids occupied, summer is a good time to pick up select school supplies for the upcoming season. Taking advantage of summer sales means spreading out the cost of back-to-school […]
