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.
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 […]
If you ask my husband about his time in Iraq, he’ll be extremely modest about it. He’ll say “I’ve only been deployed once,” or “I was lucky enough to be on the base most of the time,” or “Well, I’m not even in the military anymore.” These statements are true to him, and probably to […]
Mid-Island is neither down nor out today after their first loss of the season broke an impressive 17-win streak. In a heart-wrenching defeat, the team lost 10-0 to Hawaii last night. The west team managed the first grand slam of the series in the first inning, setting a grim tone for the rest of the […]
With so many fairs, festivals, parades, parties and strolls on Staten Island this summer, your kids will gladly put down their tablets and phones and join in the excitement! Here’s where to find the fun in Staten Island! Staten Island Fairs and Festivals, Food and Fun Movies Under the Stars Watch a free family-friendly flick […]
Staten Island Parent is beyond excited to team up with Spectrum NY1 News in a bimonthly segment on their program, This Week on Staten Island. The segment will cover hot topics from the latest issue of our publication, as well as highlight exciting, upcoming family events on the Island. Bookmark this page to see all […]
Take a moment to picture your childhood memories of the holidays. They were so carefree and cheery, filled with gifts, guests, and laughs galore. Family members would come and go, always smiling and well-fed, spending hours at the dinner table while trays of delicious food and baked goods would continuously appear throughout the day. Fast […]
Need some inspiration for a quick family getaway? Here’s a mega roundup of day trip ideas that are a two-and-a-half hour drive (or less) from Staten Island. Return to your family’s favorite day trip and road trip destinations or try out some new ones! Be sure to contact each venue to learn about Covid restrictions […]
