Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
For many families, healthcare can feel fragmented: one office for pediatrics, another for behavioral health, another for screenings, and often long waits between appointments. At Community Health Center of Richmond (CHCR), the goal is different. The organization has built its health center on caring for the whole person and supporting families at every stage of […]
Whether you’re new to Staten Island or you’ve lived here your whole life, there’s always something new to discover. From hidden gems to family favorites, this guide is designed to help you make the most of everything our borough has to offer all year long. Inside, you’ll find free and affordable family activities, the best […]
For Staten Island families, life moves quickly. One season brings preschool decisions. The next is afterschool schedules, swim lessons, sports, enrichment, camp registration, and finding places where children can feel supported as they grow. Along the way, many parents are looking for something increasingly hard to find — a place that feels welcoming, dependable, and […]
Art Lab is located on the beautiful grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center, offering fine art, applied art, and photography classes during the winter, spring, summer, and fall sessions. Founded 50 years ago by Staten Island artists as an artist collective, Art Lab classes are taught by professional teaching artists who have fine arts degrees […]
With the legalization of recreational cannabis in New York in 2021, adults 21 and older can now legally purchase and possess cannabis products from licensed dispensaries. While cannabis, when used responsibly and as directed by adults, is safe for consumption, its legalization has unfortunately coincided with a notable increase in accidental poisonings among children and […]
At Staten Island Academy, science begins with a simple question: “What are you curious about?” From Pre-K3 through Grade 4, the Lower School science program is built around nurturing that curiosity and transforming it into meaningful discovery. The program’s hands-on approach makes science accessible and exciting for every child. Lessons are designed to engage students […]
In a world of instant information, streaming content, and immersive video games, it’s not surprising people ask whether school libraries still matter. While libraries may not compete with technology, there is no doubt that they remain active playgrounds of discovery—spaces in which students cultivate skills that are increasingly difficult to develop elsewhere. Libraries invite children […]
Who says you need to take a big, expensive family vacation to have a memorable summer? Skip the airport chaos and rising travel costs and take advantage of the incredible destinations in and around the New York metro area. With so much to see and do right in our own backyards, the ultimate family adventure […]
British Swim School is reshaping what it means to feel safe and confident in the water By Soe Kebbabe For many New York families, swimming lessons sit comfortably on the childhood activity roster. For swimming, at its core, is a life-saving skill. And according to Phil Turner, owner and operator of British Swim School in […]
By Shara Levine Memorial Day is when families unite to honor the brave who have fallen while serving in the US Armed Services. In New York, it is a time to come together with parades, ceremonies and events that bring communities together. Psst…Strawberry Picking Near NYC Is Back — Here’s Where to Go in 2026 […]
