Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Barbara Russo is a freelance writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the City University of New York. She enjoys playing guitar, following current events, and hanging out with her pet rabbits.
The sneezing. The coughing. The runny nose…or stuffy nose. These are just some of the symptoms of seasonal allergies in both kids and adults. Environment can play an important role in the severity of a person’s allergy condition. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) just released its 2023 report of the […]
Parents continue to feel the burden of excessively high grocery prices on Staten Island, prompting many to change the way they shop. Food prices haven’t dropped since the height of the pandemic, and there doesn’t seem to be relief in sight. Financial experts attribute the high prices to a cauldron of issues, including inflation, supply […]
Easter is almost here! A time for rebirth, spring, flowers and bunnies. And it’s also time to start assembling those Easter baskets. To help you get started, we put together a list of some unique Easter basket stuffers kids will love, including lots of bunny-themed items. Other gift ideas include new and classic toys, accessories, […]
Navigating the NYS Early Intervention Program: What Parents Need to Know The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently audited the NYS early intervention program, and the findings were troublesome. Thousands of young children with disabilities are not receiving the early intervention services they’re entitled to. Here’s what parents need to know about navigating the system…
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It’s time for Staten Island schools to get their game on. Dozens of high-school students gathered at Wagner College Thursday for the launch of NYC’s Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs. Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, along with representatives from the Department of Education (DOE) and Wagner College, announced the kick off of the […]
The frogs at the Staten Island Zoo are getting something extra special for World Frog Day this month: A total home makeover! World Frog Day is March 20, but the zoo will celebrate the occasion with activities for kids and families to enjoy on Sunday, March 19, 11am to 2pm. A ribbon cutting of the […]
There’s some good news for parents in the world of social media. TikTok will soon set a time limit for children using the social media platform, the company announced last week. A Social Media Time Limit for Teens Every account belonging to a user younger than 18 will automatically be set to a 60-minute daily […]
You’ve seen the TikTok reels. You probably heard the song. The headlines are plentiful. We’re talking about capybaras! And you may be asking yourself at this point: Where can I see a capybara in NYC or nearby? So we put together a list of zoos in NYC and NJ that have capybara. What Exactly is […]
Choo choo, everyone get on board! Greenberg’s Great Train and Toy Show is coming to nearby New Jersey this month and will offer lots of train and railway fun for families and kids of all ages. The show pulls into the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ, on March 11 and 12. […]
Family travel just got a little easier. United Airlines announced last week there will be no extra charges for families with younger kids to sit together on flights. The new policy comes at the perfect time for families who are starting to plan their summer vacations. Starting next month, the airline will sit children ages […]
