Staten Island Parent Staff

The SI Parent staff is dedicated to keeping Staten Island parents informed about everything going on in their community, including news, local events, parenting tips and more.

Pride Month Events in NYC and Nearby for Kids and Families 2024

Pride Month Events in NYC and Nearby for Kids and Families 2024 Pride month kicks off today and nobody celebrates better than New Yorkers! It’s always important to teach your kids about the struggles the LGBTQ+ community has faced, but this month especially they can learn through fun events and activities that are happening around the city. Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Queens Long Island Rockland/Bergen Manhattan Pride at CMOM Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd St., Upper West Side June 1-30, Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 am – 5 pm All ages $16.75 Children can learn about the heritage of Pride,…
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Surfs Up at Malibu Barbie Cafe in Downtown Manhattan

Surfs Up at Malibu Barbie Cafe in Downtown Manhattan Malibu Barbie has been making waves since 1971, and we’ve been along for the ride ever since. Now is your chance to enter her world with the inspired Malibu Barbie Cafe, presented by Bucket Listers. Just steps away from South Street Seaport, this pop-up restaurant allows…
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Memorial Day 2024: Events and Parades In Staten Island and Around NYC

Memorial Day 2024: Events and Parades Around NYC Memorial Day is when families unite to honor the brave who have fallen while serving in the US Armed Services. In New York, it is a time to come together with parades, ceremonies and events that bring communities together. Manhattan Memorial Day Weekend At The Seaport Friday,…
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PUMP Act: Understanding this New Law (and what it means for breast pumping mothers while working)

PUMP Act: Understanding this New Law (and what it means for breast pumping mothers while working) Some of us mothers face multiple menaces in the workplace, but one major one is when you return to work after maternity leave and your company has not devoted adequate support and space to pump breast milk. And many…
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Summer Programs and Camps that Focus on the Arts (dance, art, theatre and more)

Summer Programs and Camps that Focuses on the Arts (dance, art, theatre and more) With summer looming, many parents are searching for camps or programs that entail the arts in some form. Whether it is dancing, drawing, drama, or one of the many creative routes your child is looking for, there are many programs available…
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Specialty camps in Staten Island for kids

Thriving at Camp in the arts, sports, and STEM/STEAM Programs

Thriving at Camp in the arts, sports, and STEM/STEAM Programs Camp season is quickly approaching. As your child is getting excited about a summer of fun and new adventures, as a parent, it is also exciting to have them have the opportunity to foster new skills. Camp is a time for kids to continually develop their…
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Best Places for Ice Cream on Staten Island

There’s nothing like enjoying cold creamy ice cream on a warm spring or summer day. And on Staten Island, you don’t have to travel far to find a great place for this frozen goodness! From big chains to local shops, there are so many places in the borough to get great ice cream. Browse this […]

Mom of Autistic Child Shares on the Things You May Not Know (about that special needs parent )

Mom of Autistic Child Shares on the Things You May Not Know (about that special needs parent ) I was at a restaurant the other night. We made the reservation early as we brought our 6-year-old to a large family dinner. Mateo is on the ASD spectrum and early hours are better for a number…
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The April Issue of Staten Island Parent is Here!

Our NEW April Issue features ways to save on groceries, the dangers of e-bikes, the ultimate guide to birdwatching in NYC, plus special needs resources, our Spring Bucket List, family-friendly things to do this month and more!

Staten Island Special Child Digital Issue and Resource Guide

Our Special Child Digital Issue is here! Did you know being a parent with a child with Special Needs is your superpower? Because once your child is challenged in some way, whether speech, Occupational Therapy, needing support for ADHD or Autism or other challenging needs, it is you who does the research and finds the resources to […]