Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Jeannine Cintron is the Deputy Editor for New York Family. She started her career at Staten Island Parent, where she still serves as Senior Editor. She is a graduate of St. John's University and has written hundreds of articles about parenting and family life. She is currently a single mom living in Staten Island with her two children, two cats and four guinea pigs. When she's not busy writing about the metaphorical zoo she runs, you can find her binging an inexcusable amount of television.
Confession: My kids were addicted to electronics before quarantine. And now that they have spent three straight months inside, using their devices for everything from schoolwork to virtual field trips to spending time with friends, it’s safe to say their laptops and iPads might need to be surgically removed. As the trees began to bloom, […]
My son is failing all of his classes. Pre-quarantine, my honor-student child maintained a 90 average. He is a bright, charismatic and hardworking child. His teachers have always raved that he is a pleasure to have in class. Middle school started off shakily – he’s not great at making new friends – but he found […]
We’ve all done our share of complaining about being stuck at home since this whole coronavirus nightmare began. As a single parent homeschooling two kids while working from home, even the smallest silver linings are my salvation. Aside from the obvious “spending time with family” and “saving money” (or so the husbands think) factors, here […]
Just because kids are home 24/7, they don’t have to spend their days with their faces buried in Fortnite and YouTube. There are more productive ways to pass the time with those electronic devices. With the nation on lockdown, virtual enrichment programs are popping up everywhere. We rounded up some of our favorites for you. […]
Sure, there’s nothing like the real thing. But since we’re all stuck at home, virtual reality is working wonders. And it’s not a bad substitute at all. How else could you visit the Bronx Zoo, Mars, and the Great Wall of China on the same day — without even changing out of your pajamas? Below […]
I won’t say it’s every parent’s worst nightmare, but it’s damn near close. And in this high-tech age of digital information sharing, wherein almost anyone can dig up almost anything on the internet in seconds, the risk of your child’s exposure to inappropriate material is depressingly high. I admit I was more trusting with my […]
Back to School Readiness Checklist The school year is coming. Here’s your back-to-school readiness checklist. Psssttt… Check Out: Where To Go Apple Picking Near Staten Island Prepare Your child likely needs more than a new backpack and lunchbox for the first day. Purchase bento boxes, reusable water bottles, small ice packs, thermoses, pocket tissues, etc. […]
It’s egg-hunting season! Kids are prepping their baskets and planning EGGstra big hauls this year, so here’s a roundup of family-friendly Easter egg hunts and springtime events happening in Staten Island this season. Please be sure to call ahead and confirm dates, times, and locations as well as Covid-19 regulations. Sweet N’ Such Candy Shop […]
My husband would laugh if he knew I was writing about budgeting money. Like most couples, there’s a spender and a saver. Guess which one I am? But I’m writing this article as much for myself as I am for all of you. Since purchasing my first home last year, I’ve come to learn that […]
40 Winter Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day (or any winter day!) Enjoying time alone weekly or at least monthly is a major component of any healthy relationship. It doesn’t always have to be a fancy dinner by candlelight, either. Sometimes, you just have to think outside the box. Here are some great date ideas […]
