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.
It’s been a devastating few weeks in the world. Our hearts are broken by the tragedy that continues to unfold in the Middle East. When writing about war, How to Explain the Israel-Palestine Conflict to Kids (page 22), we aim to foster peaceful dialogue while respecting our community and holding onto hope for a better future […]
How to Explain the Israel-Palestine Conflict to Kids In the innocent mind of a child, war is incomprehensible. Most young people, if they are fortunate enough to live in a safe place, are not able to grasp the horrors that war brings. The escalating brutality between Israel and Palestine is something even adults can hardly bear to hear, so it’s understandable that parents might need help explaining the situation to their impressionable children. We’ve broken it down for you below with tips from experts, extra resources for parents, and simple explanations for kids. Editors note: We at New York Family…
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How Safe is Caffeine for Kids? I once met a woman who claimed she never drank coffee in her life. Despite being well into her thirties, she said the addictive beverage never appealed to her because it’s a “grown-up drink.” When I heard this, I laughed and realized I could totally relate. I didn’t start…
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Staten Island Parent September 2023 Like it or not, it’s time to start filling backpacks with notebooks and dragging sleepy children out of bed early again. We’ll try to squeeze out some summer fun over the next few weeks before fall officially begins (check out our event calendar on page 52 for ideas), but the […]
Read the Staten Island Parent August 2023 Issue Now! August is such a bittersweet time. There’s still plenty of summer left, yet we inch closer to September – and back-to-school – with each passing day. But you can still soak up tons of summer sun and fun while prepping your family for the fall days […]
Game Design, Lego, Magic, Minecraft, Photography, Robotics, Rocketry, Theater, and more! Camelback Resort’s Exciting Summer Adventures We all know Camelback Resort is famous for their popular wintertime offerings, but did you know how much fun it can be in the warmer months too? The folks at Camelback invite guests to switch out their snowsuits…
Summer Camp & Your Child’s Mental Health: The Many Cognitive Advantages of Sending Your Kids to Camp When you think of summer camp, images of children playing sports, completing arts and crafts projects, and splashing in pools come to mind. Those activities make for a very exciting summer, but camp is also a place…
Staten Island Spring Bucket List 2024 Spring brings a little step to us New Yorkers. It is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors such as strolling on one of our majestic bridges or heading indoors and visiting one of New York’s many iconic cultural institutions. The best part is you can mix it up […]
Staten Island Parent’s March 2023 issue features advice for parents on selecting a summer camp plus Staten Island camp listings, as well as charter school listings and information. Cover Mom-fluencer and parenting expert Bethany Braun Silva discusses her career and parenthood, and we’re sharing what you need to know about gas stoves and asthma, along […]
10 New Kids Movies Coming Out on Netflix in 2023 There’s just something so fun about family movie night at home. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a cold or rainy night in, cuddled up on the couch surrounded by snacks, pillows and, of course, each other! We’re sharing Netflix’s lineup of kid-friendly movies coming […]
