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.
Maple Sugaring on Staten Island and Nearby It’s time to sweeten up your winter-time fun during maple sugaring season, which typically runs late January through February and March. Maple sugaring is a great family activity where you immerse yourself in nature and actually collect sap directly from trees! And the best part is, you can […]
Ring in the new year with a healthy hike in the fresh air! Hiking is a great fitness activity that families can enjoy together. There are so many first-day hikes on Staten Island and nearby on Jan. 1 that your family will love. Kids will love seeing cute critters who live along nature trails, which […]
Do your kids love cute creatures? Maybe they’re fans of Emmitt Otterton from the movie, “Zootopia.” If so, they’ll be excited to hear about the latest local wildlife news: An adorable river otter was spotted on Staten Island! The otter was seen harassing fish on the South Shore. He was caught on camera helping himself […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Education Chancellor David Banks announced Tuesday an expansion of preschool special-education seats. The expansion will provide an early childhood education special-education seat for every child living with a disability by spring of 2023, city officials said. The NYC early childhood education system currently does not have a […]
Army veteran, Staten Island mom and college student, Ashley Plymale, believes that teamwork and a willingness to share knowledge are key virtues to follow. This is part of the reason she received a prestigious honor from the U.S. Army in October. Plymale, 36, a business major at the College of Staten Island, was awarded the […]
Looking to add a creative touch to your gift list this year? Consider DIY holiday gifts that your friends and family will love. These Christmas and holiday season gift projects are fun to make, inexpensive, and many incorporate recycling or upcycling for the materials needed. They’re even easy enough for kids to make, too! Embrace […]
Watch out…dinosaurs are roaring into the metro area! Jurassic Quest, a huge dinosaur-themed experience, is currently on tour and coming to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. The event features life-size dinosaur characters, little baby dinosaurs, crafts and so many fun activities that will delight dinosaur lovers of all ages! Shows […]
All aboard for holiday fun! Do your kids love trains? This Christmas, take them to see a holiday train show that is sure to put the whole family in the spirit of the season. There are many holiday train shows in New York and New Jersey that families and kids will enjoy. And for even […]
Kate Mascali, who grew up on Staten Island, ran the world-famous NYC Marathon on Nov. 6. A life-long runner and supporter of Tuesday’s Children, she didn’t just do the race for herself, but for her father, an FDNY firefighter who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, […]
Give dad something really cool this year! For the sports guy, wine aficionado, grill master and more, there’s something listed here for almost every dad and grandpa. Browse this list of holiday gifts dads will love, including games, sports equipment, stuff for his car and more! Holiday Gifts Dads Will Love New Holiday Wines Are […]
