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Jeannine Cintron

    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.

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    10 Perfect Gifts for a Kid Who Loves Encanto

    We don’t talk about Bruno, but we sure do sing about him a lot. Disney’s latest animated hit, Encanto, is quickly becoming their most successful movie since Frozen. The catchy songs and heartwarming mantra, “Family is Everything,” are winning points with kids and grown-ups alike. Parents are scrambling (fine, typing furiously into the search bar) […]

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    NYC School Mask Mandate for Ages 2 to 4 Remains in Place

    UPDATE: NYC announced on June 9, 2022, that as of Monday, June 13, 2022, masks will be optional for children ages 2-4 in all early childhood settings.  New York City’s mask mandate for children ages 2 to 4 years old in schools and daycare will remain in place. The mandate was supposed to end starting […]

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    Family-Friendly Things to Do During Midwinter Break on Staten Island

    Family-Friendly Things to Do During Midwinter Break on Staten Island Who needs a break? WE DO! This year, the much-needed midwinter break – a.k.a. the February break – lands the week of Monday, Feb. 17th, 2025. Do you have plans yet? If not, let us help you plan some fun things to do during midwinter […]

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    Staten Island Police Detective Shares 10 Pro Tips He Uses to Keep His Family Safe

    “Mom, can you come pick me up? Everyone is talking about gun threats in school today. I’m really nervous. Please come get me!” This is the jarring text I received from my 13-year-old son back on Dec. 17. Like many other kids that day, he was shaken by rumors of  “National Shoot Up Your School […]

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    Menorah Lightings & Hanukkah Events in and Near Staten Island

    Start frying the latkes — Hanukkah is coming! The Jewish Festival of Lights is from sundown on Dec. 18 to Dec. 26 in 2022 and there are many menorah lightings and Hanukkah events and activities planned throughout Staten Island and nearby for families and kids to enjoy. Each will be an opportunity to have fun […]

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    Single Mom Advice: 11 Things I Learned as a Single Parent

    Before I became one, I used to think single moms were superheroes. The truth is, I’m no one’s hero. I’m an overly-caffeinated, perpetually guilt-ridden, sometimes depressed, usually anxious adult trying desperately to raise a pair of decent human beings without losing my mind in the process. I’m super sarcastic, super tired, super easily annoyed. But […]

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    Enter The Back to School Photo Contest Now!

    Snap a First Day of School pic of your child, and submit it below to enter the First Day of School photo contest, sponsored by the Staten Island JCC! The Fan Favorite and Editors’ Pick will each win a family 4-pack of tickets to LEGOLAND NY Resort! An Editors’ Pick Runner-Up will receive an outdoor […]

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    Sensory Playground Opens in Staten Island

    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 […]

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    Free Sports Programs for Kids in Staten Island for Summer 2023 with City Parks

    Get active this summer with free sports instruction for youth ages 6 – 17. Participants of all levels are welcome to enroll in summer tennis, golf, soccer and track programs twice weekly July through August with CityParks Foundation. Students will learn the fundamentals of play while staying healthy and energized! The programs are available in […]

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