Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Jeannine Cintron is Editor of Staten Island Parent as well as a mom of two cute but crazy kids.
Prescott Playground in Huguenot gets $4 Million Makeover The NYC Parks Department recently unveiled the renovated E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Playground in Huguenot, an upgrade to the existing playground bringing new and inclusive play structures, a textured pavement, percussion drums, swings, a spray play area with stainless-steel instruments and a quiet area for reflection. New […]
Get active this summer with free sports instruction for youth ages 8 – 17. Participants of all levels are welcome to enroll in summer tennis, golf, and track programs twice weekly from July 5 – August 23 with CityParks Foundation. Students will learn the fundamentals of play while staying healthy and energized! The programs are […]
Mayor de Blasio announced plans to reopen public schools in the fall for in-person learning only. There will be no option for remote learning in for the 2021-2022 school year. In a letter addressed to NYC families, the Dept. of Education cited a “rolling 7-day COVID positivity rate of 0.16% and a consistently low transmission […]
Looking to plan some exciting day trips with the family this summer? Consider heading to one (or more!) of the many amusement parks located less than a two-hour drive from Staten Island. Take a look at our roundup below, and start working on your action-packed summer itinerary. Luna Park at Coney Island 1000 Surf Ave., […]
Oh Memorial Day, the beautiful long weekend that kicks off the start of summer. As the nice weather rolls in and you get ready to have some fun family time this weekend, we’ve got a fun-filled list of how you can celebrate and honor the holiday. And to all the military members and families, thank […]
It’s the mother of all Mother’s Day gift lists! This year, don’t get her something she needs; get her something she wants – even if she doesn’t yet know she wants it! Think of something she might not buy for herself, or try one of these unique ideas. Or…pick out your own gift, mama! Wood […]
The 2021–2022 School Year Calendar has been released by the NYC Dept. of Education. Whether your family is planning a vacation, holiday gathering or you’re just curious about when your kids are off of school, now you can see what’s in store for the upcoming school year. Below is the 2021–22 school year calendar for […]
Spend a day with your kids at a zoo in Staten Island, New Jersey, or New York City where the whole family can visit a variety of exotic and local animals. Some locations even have animal feedings, areas just for children, and touch tanks where kids can participate. This comprehensive list of zoos in NYC […]
The Staten Island Children’s Museum (SICM) is finally back! After closing down due to the coronavirus pandemic last year, the Snug Harbor children’s locale plans to reopen its doors on weekends starting Saturday, April 10. New safety precautions, advance online ticketing, changes to the way guests explore the building, and new activities in the exhibits […]
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