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.
Social Media Spending Kids and teens now spend more than 90 minutes per day on TikTok, and the platform has proven to influence users to spend: the New Consumer found that 27% of users were prompted to purchase a new product because they saw it on TikTok. Unsurprisingly, parents are footing the bill: according to […]
It’s time for the return of the world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Celebration, set to celebrate its 97th year on Thursday, Nov. 23. Almost as popular as the parade itself, the annual balloon inflation event will also take place the day before on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 12-6pm, on the Upper West Side. “For nearly 100 […]
Chris Azzolini: Staten Island’s 13-Year-Old Meteorologist Chris Azzolini loves all things weather. He’s a 13-year-old aspiring meteorologist who not only shares helpful weather forecasts on social media, but has even appeared on national TV to discuss his fondness for forecasting! The Oakwood teen loves everything about weather, especially all severe weather that he covers for […]
Day of the Dead Craft Ideas Day of the Dead is a beautiful and lively Mexican holiday when people honor their late relatives. It’s a time when people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory. Also known as Día de los Muertos, it is celebrated each year on Nov. 1 and 2. Food, drink and […]
Signs of Bullying School should be a learning environment for kids, not a stressful one. School should also be a safe place, yet many children experience bullying, a form of youth violence and an adverse childhood experience that can leave a person with traumatic memories for a long time. Many kids won’t come out and […]
Diva for a Day on Staten Island, a nonprofit that supports women with cancer, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Betty Stallone, of Prince’s Bay, knows first hand how the organization helps so many women in their time of crisis–she’s not only a breast cancer survivor and Diva participant, but a volunteer for the […]
Staten Islanders… get ready for some ferocious Halloween fun at LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Festival! The festival, an event highlighted by dozens of glowing dinosaurs, is now all decked out for spooky season! LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Festival, located at New Jersey’s Freehold Raceway Mall, has added several Halloween lanterns and displays, including: Large-scale light art displays […]
Like most playful pups, Cole the dog, of Millville, N.J., loves playing with toys, getting treats and being cute. But he does it all when he’s not focused on his true passion: helping kids get courage and self empowerment in the face of adversity. You see, Cole is deaf, so he understands what it’s like […]
Being a parent is the most rewarding and important job you’ll ever have, but it can certainly come with its challenges. Being a single parent can be even more challenging, especially when it comes to finances. But there are many money tips for single parents that can help improve their budget, such as analyzing their […]
Halloween is certainly the most chilling time of year. And on Staten Island, many homeowners take spooky season to the next level. Here are just a few local digs that are decorated for the terrifyingly terrific day, transforming into boo-tiful haunted houses on Staten Island. Haunted Houses on Staten Island: Meet Some Homeowners There are […]
