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.
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 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 […]
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 near 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., Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY lunaparknyc.com […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s cherry blossom season! These vibrant, sweeping trees serve as the most STUNNING backdrop for your spring family photos (or engagement photos, graduation photos, communion photos, birthday photos, you get the point). Below you will find the top spots in and near Staten Island for viewing these beauties. Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden […]
Kids are getting a lot of screen time during the pandemic. Is it too much? Here’s what Mike Julianelle—aka @DadandBuried—thinks about it. Mike Julianelle, the 40-something father of two behind @dadandburied, is our go-to friend when it comes to parenting advice. He tells it like it is and gives us a good laugh along the way, […]
