Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
March Cover Bethany Braun-Silva At New York Family, we have the privilege of meeting all types of parents. It is an inspiring job; it is impossible not to learn and take in everyone’s story that we share. We also attend many events, talks, and summits because, as most parents know, parenting has many layers. Frankly,…
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Purim begins on the evening of Monday, March 2, and continues the following day. This festive holiday is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate the miraculous saving of the Jewish people from Haman. So put on your Purim costumes and get ready to celebrate with these family-friendly events and…
School Safety: NYC Public School Doors to be Locked, Security Equipment Installed New security features are coming to New York City public schools in an effort to combat rising incidents of gun violence and other school safety concerns. Last Thursday, the city’s Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), voted to award Long Island based tech company…
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How To Safely Store e-Bikes and e-Scooters: Tips for Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries Almost everywhere you look in NYC, someone uses an e-bike or e-scooter. Despite their popularity among New Yorkers of all ages, these devices contain lithium-ion batteries that have caused a recent rash of raging, damaging—and in some cases deadly-–fires around the city. You…
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Why Do Kids Get Nosebleeds? An Expert Weighs In On How to Curb Them Nosebleeds are a common issue, especially in kids and especially in the cold, dry winter months. But even knowing this, it can be scary to find that your kid has a bloody nose. While many nosebleeds are one-off problems, other kids…
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What You Need to Know About the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act For most women, pregnancy is tough on the body. And for many expectant moms, being at work can add to that discomfort. From uncomfortable seating to inflexible hours, the typical workplace isn’t designed with pregnant women in mind. But that’s changing, as employers…
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Raising a child is never easy, and raising a neurodivergent child can make it even harder. Here are some tips for communicating with your neurodivergent child that can help.
Summer Camp 2023: Check out our Issue and Camp Listings A few summers back, while we were all starting to get out from the COVID lockdown, some of us wondered When will Summer Camp be back? Now that we have all become pros in testing and keeping our kids healthy, Summer Camps are not…
LGBTQ Summer Camps: how to find a judgment-free community for your child Finding community is important for all kids and adolescents, but it’s invaluable for kids who are members of the LGBTQ community.One way to help your LGBTQ child find community with other kids like them is through summer camp experiences. Here are some camp…
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February is Black History Month, a great time to celebrate the amazing contributions of Black Americans who’ve shaped our world. We’ve put together a list of family-friendly events happening around New York all month long. At a Glance: Special storytimes at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, City Point BKLYN, and various libraries. Historical reenactments…
