Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
NYC Schools Launch Groundbreaking Emergency Alert System for Active Shooter Situations Every morning, parents across New York (and the country) watch their children head off to school with the same hope that they’ll be safe, learn well, and come home smiling. But in a time when school shootings have become heartbreakingly familiar, it gets…
Festivals, Fairs, and Parades in NYC October 2025 The air is a little cooler, and the days are a little shorter, but there is still plenty of fun to be had this festival season! Scroll down to check out the fun-tastic festivals and parades that New York City has in store for your this…
Why NYC Parents Are Adopting Dogs After Meeting Tiki on TikTok From trembling in a crate to TikTok fame, Tiki captured our hearts, and now his journey is sparking dog adoptions When Aubrie and Vince adopted a tiny Chihuahua mix named Tiki, they thought they were just giving a fearful rescue dog a safe…
Melissa Ben-Ishay Wants You to Always Make Room for Dessert The Baked by Melissa founder talks life, family, business, and Halloween sweet treats! Melissa Ben-Ishay believes life should be sweet. The founder lives a life battered by surprises, sweet treats, and the sweetest gift of all: the love of her family. Baking has always…
The 2025 Guide to After-School Programs & Activities in New York With the school year underway, kids are diving back into their favorite after-school routines—or discovering brand-new ones. While academics lay the foundation, enrichment activities open the door to creativity, confidence, and unexpected passions. From sports and theater to music, dance, STEM, and beyond,…
Frustration is spreading across New York City as residents express concern over the continued problem of dog waste piling up on sidewalks and streets. From the parks of Staten Island to the brownstone-lined streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan, encounters with puppy poo are angering people across the five boroughs, sparking calls for pet parents…
Alyce Chan of @Momcomnyc and Her Mission to Make Motherhood Funnier—and a Lot Less Lonely Parenting in New York City is intense, unpredictable and maybe sometimes a little absurd. One minute, you can be wrangling a stroller through the subway turnstile like a ninja, the next, you might be bribing your kid with a…
The JCC of Staten Island is your Place to Play, Learn, and Belong! Looking for activities for kids as the new school year gets started? The JCC of Staten Island is your place to play, learn, and belong! Kids can explore their creative sides and develop new talents with exciting youth enrichment classes like […]
40 New After-School Sites Coming to NYC Next Month: Is Your Child’s School on the List? Scroll down to see if your child’s school made the list! If you’re a parent in New York City, you’ve more than likely felt the crunch of finding quality after-school care that is affordable. Finally, there may be…
Help Special Olympics New York Find Coaches, Spaces, and Sponsors for NYC Athletes As parents, none of us want to imagine our child waiting on the sidelines, not because they aren’t ready to play, but because there simply isn’t enough room on the team. That’s the reality facing many athletes with intellectual disabilities in…
