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The Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land Experience Christmas magic right before your eyes at Storybook Land, as seen on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” and recipient of USA Today’s “10 Best Theme Park Holiday Event.” Watch as Santa Claus appears in his giant chimney, waves his magic wand, and lights Storybook Land […]
Cue the hot chocolate, bring on a reindeer or two, and holiday lights for however you celebrate- it’s the holidays, and it is on. We are excited to share the events are amazing partners are holding this month, so dress warmly, remember to take a pic or two and happy holidays! SI Skating Pavilion 3080 […]
The Special Child Fall/Winter Edition: Special Needs For parents with children with special needs, we belong to a group or club; at Staten Island Parent, we like to call it a community. Because we have been there, and some of us will be ‘here’ for much longer and know that well-thought-out helpful articles and information […]
Birthday Party planning for parents raising kids in Staten Island can be right up there with trying to find the right daycare provider. Ok, fine, it isn’t that stressful. Yet, we want our kids to have a fantastic birthday experience, and if your kids are like ours, they may start bringing up their birthday at […]
Dear Neighbor, As you may know, I am running to serve as your next Civil Court Judge. I’m reaching out because I wanted to make sure you know that I value your support. I am a lifelong Staten Islander. As a graduate of St. Joseph Hill Academy, I grew up in West Brighton and continue […]
Fall is here, which means hay bales, cornstalks, pumpkins and mums are taking over at Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, for the Fall Into Fun Festival! Climb aboard the Happy Hayride, find your way through Elmer’s Hay-Mazin’ Maze (and complete a fun puzzle!), then pick and decorate a miniature pumpkin in the Pumpkin […]
There are tons and tons of options for kids’ extra curriculars, from academic enrichment to athletics, to social programs and more. So how can parents in Staten Island make the right after-school choices for their kids? Check out this article on our sister site, New York Family, for tips from experts on making the right […]
One of the most important decisions you make as the parent of a young child is where they start their early education, particularly a Staten Island preschool or even earlier in daycare. It’s important to feel good about who you are trusting to watch and help nurture your little one. If you live in Staten […]
When the school bell rings and kids in Staten Island shift into afterschool mode, they have a lot of pent-up energy to work off. As a parent, you would probably rather your child not waste that energy at home playing mindless video games, but rather on enrichment programs and afterschool activities. Kids can greatly benefit […]
It’s an exciting milestone when our kids first get their driver’s licenses. It seems like just the other day that we strapped them into their carseats, and now they’re behind the wheel. However, it’s also scary that our 16 and 17-year-old teen drivers are going to be on the roads by themselves. In fact, according to […]
