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If there’s one thing we love about the fall, it’s pumpkin everything—including pumpkin picking in Staten Island and in nearby New Jersey. Your family can spend a day at Decker Farm’s Staten Island Pumpkin Patch—or take a day trip out to Alstede Farms, Happy Day Farm, or Von Thun’s Country Farm Market—to pick the perfect […]
Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids As school picks back up and many kids remain at home for remote learning, figuring out how to balance their schedule and a full-time job sometimes feels totally unmanageable. Most parents have had experience working remotely in […]
Apple Picking Near Staten Island When the fall rolls around, I get excited about one big thing (no, not the kids going back to school…): apple picking season near Staten Island! The colder weather brings us cute boots and sweaters, preparing to cozy up by a fire, and pick-your-own apples! Plus, a trip to the […]
There are seven free outdoor public pools in Staten Island, and they open for the season on June 27th. Mini pools will close on Labor Day. Pool hours are from 11 am-7 pm daily, with a break for pool cleaning between 3-4 pm. But before you pack your swim towels, apply sunscreen, and head to […]
Whether it’s snowing or not, sometimes those frigid temperatures outside leave you feeling less than enthusiastic about going, well, anywhere in the middle of the winter. But that doesn’t mean your family should plop down on the couch and spend the day glued to the TV. Your kids will have a blast with any of […]
Where and When to Go Strawberry Picking Near Staten Island Strawberry picking and other kinds of berry picking is a staple of early summer. Spending the day in the warm sunshine, and picking nature’s sweetest treats is the perfect family outing. Pick strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more at one of these pick-your-own fruit farms near […]
Updated March 8: The Dept. of Education announced that New York City public high schools will be open for in-person learning on Monday, March 22, 2021. Students and staff in all other grades have returned to school buildings. According to the DOE, more information about activities, such as sports and extracurriculars, will be shared soon. Weekly […]
Updated Feb. 8: Big news, diners! Governor Cuomo announced that restaurants will be open for indoor dining at 25% occupancy starting Friday, February 12. It’s the early Valentine’s Day gift we all wanted but weren’t expecting! He also announced that wedding receptions of up to 150 people will be permitted in New York starting March […]
There have been a phenomenal number of whale sightings in the waters off the coast of New York and New Jersey, and those who take the time to look from shore might be lucky enough to spot one. Experts at the New York Aquarium recommend ten locations where people might have the best chance to […]
When grieving the loss of a loved one, or even a pet, it can be overwhelming for parents to cope with their own grief while also helping children cope with theirs. 5 “Do’s” for Helping Grieving Children Cope Permission to Grieve: Allow the child to show that they are in an active state of mourning, […]
