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.
As kids today grow up in a cashless culture, parents need to be having the “credit talk,” financial experts say. But why, exactly, is talking to your teen about credit important? For starters, more than half of teens say they feel unprepared to finance their futures, according to research from Junior Achievement and Citizens Financial […]
Halloween Harvest at Luna Park Scary season is upon us, and you’ll probably want to head to some fun festive Halloween events with your family. If this describes you, check out Halloween Harvest at Luna Park in Coney Island, Brooklyn! Located just a few exits off the Belt Parkway when you cross the Verrazzano, the […]
New COVID-19 Variants: What Parents Need to Know as Kids Head Back to School Just when the world finally returned to a sense of normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, two new variants of the virus—EG.5 and BA.2.86—have appeared this summer. Governor Hochul announced yesterday that her office is taking precautions and monitoring the situation. “While…
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NYC School Bus (Possible) Strike: What Parents Need to Know Parents of public school children have been concerned this month about the possibility of a school bus strike in NYC. With the first day of school less than two weeks away, Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks released a plan of action in the event the strike moves from a possibility to a reality. The plan, announced today, would notify and help support families in case of a potential strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181, which represents about half of the bus drivers and attendants who…
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A Whole New Huguenot Park Library Here’s some exciting news for Staten Island’s bookworms: The Huguenot Park branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL) will soon undergo a major transformation, with a new location on the South Shore being a centerpiece of the makeover. According to NYPL officials the new building will be located […]
With National Dog Day on Saturday, now is a great time to put a spotlight all things dog, especially those who live in shelters and rescues. Dogs are wonderful animals, and they make great pets. But sadly, so many live in shelters and rescues and do not have forever homes. Even worse, many shelters and […]
National Soft Serve Day Ice Cream Deals Ice cream is a delicious summertime treat. (Actually, it’s great to enjoy any time of year!) And did you know tomorrow—Saturday, Aug. 19—is National Soft Serve Day? That’s right, it’s an entire day that raises awareness about this tasty soft-serve version of ice cream! And the best part […]
Gateway National Recreation Area at Great Kills Park Hiking, fishing and sightseeing. These are some of the exciting activities your family can enjoy at Gateway National Recreation Area in Great Kills. But as popular as these activities are, there are some other unique things to do at this South Shore park that could easily have […]
Preparing Healthy School Lunches Enjoying a healthy and delicious lunch is important at any age. It’s even been proven to help improve kids’ learning and school success. While it can be challenging to come up with new lunch ideas for your kids, preparing healthy school lunches can be done with ease while providing tasty and […]
Being the new kid in town is never easy, and that rings true for kids starting a new school. Whether your child is entering a new elementary, middle or high school this year, or has to switch schools mid semester, being new in the classroom can make students feel a little anxious. As back-to-school season […]
