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.
Right now, my house is so quiet you could hear a pin drop. It’s the kind of silence most parents can only dream of experiencing before their children leave for college. It’s so quiet I can hear my own thoughts, listen to the second hand ticking away on the wall clock, pick up on the […]
17 Unique Ways to Save Kids’ Art Projects Children are such wonderful little artists, aren’t they? Their creations are bright, colorful, and always one-of-a-kind, and the way they smile when proudly displaying their latest work of art is truly one of parenthood’s greatest joys. As the school year wraps up, many parents find themselves faced […]
Just because the weather is heating up doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of opportunities for kids to have fun outside. On hot days, make sure to splash around at a spray shower in a park or playground near you. In general, spray showers operate on days when the temperature hits 80 degrees or higher, so […]
It’s wet, it’s slippery, it’s squishy, it’s oh-so-ooey-gooey. The kids love it — and we’re not complaining! Making slime is an easy and fun activity that requires zero screen time and tons of creativity. It’s basically a science experiment that provides endless fun. Ok, maybe not endless – but long enough to fill the gaps […]
Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifelong healthy smile, but did you know that just because babies don’t have any visible teeth doesn’t mean they can’t get cavities? A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth. And those baby teeth that begin coming through […]
Read Next | How To Borrow Library Books In Staten Island During Covid-19 Additional Information Live Homework Help www.homeworknyc.org Students in grades 4-12 can get help from live tutors via the Internet. Log in at a computer terminal at these branches: Port Richmond, Richmondtown or St. George Library Center from 2pm until closing […]
Snow shoveling is a strenuous exercise. Be sure to follow these tips to avoid injury. There are many good things about a fresh coating of snow on the ground, especially for those who are avid outdoor enthusiasts. Fresh powder makes for ideal skiing conditions as well as opportunities for snowshoeing and snowboarding. Fresh snow also […]
After being closed to the public since March, the Staten Island Zoo is now open to members and non-members. Only outdoor exhibits are currently open and all visitors must reserve tickets in advance. Although Covid-19 caused “NYC’s biggest little zoo” to shut its gates for several months, the animals inside have been thriving, well-cared for […]
Summer Drive-In Movie Series at Camp Pouch The Borough President has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America to sponsor the first drive-in movie in a summer-long series to be held at William H Pouch Boy Scout Camp (1285 Manor Rd), adjacent to the entrance to the Staten Island JCC. The summer long series schedule […]
I was in the middle of writing an article about who-knows-what when my 12-year old son shot me with a nerf dart. Now, there’s nothing new about that. Parenting a tween boy means I’m human target practice more than I’d like, but this morning that nerf dart was my son’s way of expressing his extreme […]
