Michelle Yannaco

Many parents struggle with the fine line of being a helicopter parent versus giving their children freedom to explore the benefits of the Internet. But, they have reason to be anxious. In one study widely cited in the media, 42% of Internet users ages 10 to 17 said they viewed porn online in the past 12 […]

It is important for adults to understand and recognize if a child shows signs of being a bully, or signs of being bullied, and how to appropriately intervene. But understanding the outward behavior and/or often-implied signals associated with either bullying or being bullied can be difficult and frustrating for parents, teachers, caregivers, etc. Ideally, a […]

Cooking for a crowd can be overwhelming, especially on Thanksgiving day. From stuffing the turkey to cleaning the house, you’ve got your hands full. So when it’s time to throw together some tasty side dishes, you need recipes that are low in maintenance but high in approval from guests. These sides are so easy to […]

When Marlene Markoe-Boyd’s children, now teens, were toddlers, they lived at the Staten Island Children’s Museum — a first museum for many borough youngsters, particularly on the North Shore. “The kids did use the Staten Island Museum to go to Clay Wollney’s science events on some Saturdays,” as well, said Ms. Markoe-Boyd, a resident of […]

Bone-chilling temperatures and more than a week off school– what’s a family to do?? Game night, of course! Here’s our 20 favorite games to keep the family fun going at home all winter long. Pie Face Game – The winners are the players who manage to avoid getting whacked in the face with a dollop […]

To many people, sunshine equates to happiness, including fun times outdoors and walks on the beach. Despite warnings about excessive exposure to the sun, many people cannot get enough of the sun’s potentially harmful rays. While taking in the sun is beneficial, it poses many dangers as well. Separating fact from fiction is essential for […]

When you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), entering the school system can be an overwhelming experience. Once you have finally adjusted to the kindergarten scene, it is already time to make the leap to grade one. Try the strategies below just before the school year starts, to make the transition smoother for […]

The U.P.K. classes at Community Resources Pre-School in Richmond Town had fun learning about the Solar System last month! The children became “Space Aces” by training and completing tasks such as “Galactic Gallops,” “Lunar Leaps,” and “Solar Stretches.” As “Certified Space Aces,” they were ready for their trip to outer space in a rocket ship […]