Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
For a woman battling cancer, a day at the spa is probably the last thing on her mind. But it might be the break she needs, if just for a day. That’s why Debbie Sestokas and Peggy Matzen started the Diva for a Day Foundation, a program that works with individual salons to sponsor a […]
The sudden outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil earlier this year has expectant parents everywhere on edge. The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness that poses the greatest risk to pregnant women, as it can cause a severe birth defect known as microcephaly. Here’s what you need to know: How does it spread? The […]
Is there any view more breathtaking than the twinkle of glowing holiday lights? Kick off your yuletide celebrations this season with a Christmas Tree or Menorah Lighting Ceremony here on Staten Island. Bring your whole family and bask in the bright lights together! Christmas Lights & Music Display December 1 – Jan 10, 5:00 pm […]
Should I give my child a smartphone? If so, what is the appropriate age? These are two questions many parents ponder over, especially as they maintain a growing concern for their child’s safety using smartphones and other technology. There are several ways to child-proof your electronics, but whether or not to give your child a […]
Families with young children often make visiting Santa Claus a part of their annual traditions. During the holiday season, Santa can be found taking up residence in department stores and malls across the country. Thousands of children and their parents will wait in line to get some face time with jolly old St. Nick. The […]
If you live in New York City and your child is turning five years old in 2016, your child should begin kindergarten in December 2015. New York City families can apply to kindergarten online, over-the-phone, or in person at a Family Welcome Center. This page will help to guide you through every step of Kindergarten […]
New Year’s Eve festivities peak when the official countdown of the clock begins. After the ball drops and midnight has arrived, revelers cheer to the new year and exchange kisses and well wishes, and then often begin to sing (or more likely, mumble through) Auld Lang Syne. But few know what Auld Lang Syne means […]
Now that all the gifts have been unwrapped and the last of the holiday leftovers have been eaten, we are ready to bid farewell to another holiday season. The only task that remains is to put away all of those holiday decorations that have been decking the halls since Thanksgiving. Although packing holiday decorations may […]
Think women can’t have it all, or that focusing on their career will negatively affect their children? Think again. Seventy percent of mothers with children under the age of eighteen are working — about 31 million women as of 2013. After I created and conducted a survey that focused on grown children of working mothers, […]
Coming up with lunch ideas for kids every day can be a difficult task. Before tackling the job, grab a cup of coffee and peruse these helpful hints. They might just ease the process! Freeze leftovers or even sandwiches to use throughout the week, and make casseroles and soups on the weekend to throw in […]
