Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
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It’s the mother of all Mother’s Day gift lists! This year, don’t get her something she needs; get her something she wants – even if she doesn’t yet know she wants it! Think of something she might not buy for herself, or try one of these unique ideas. Or…pick out your own gift, mama! Sleep […]
Beginning on Monday, April 26, New York City families can start signing up for Summer Rising, the City’s free summer program for any child in grades K–12 who wants to participate. Summer Rising is New York City’s free summer program for any City child in grades K–8, including students with disabilities, who wants to participate. Summer […]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs are going head-to-head in Super Bowl LV, which is scheduled to be played Sunday, Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. But even if you’re not rooting for one of those teams, watching the Super Bowl can add a bit of pre-COVID normalcy to your weekend. […]
Updated May 11, 2021 The FDA has just approved the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15. COVID-19 vaccination distribution in New York City and throughout New York State began Monday, Jan. 11. All vaccinations are free and are available to all New Yorkers ages 16+. Certain locations are now offering walk-ins. See below for everything […]
UPDATED Feb 8: Governor Cuomo announced that indoor dining in NYC restaurants can return at 25 percent capacity on Friday, February 12. In New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy just raised the capacity limit for indoor service to 35 percent Friday. He also lifted the 10 p.m. indoor service curfew, which Cuomo says will stay in […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great American leader who stood for peace, non-violence, and justice. His inspirational words are as relevant and powerful today as they were when he first spoke them. Below are some of his famous quotes. Share them with your friends today! We must learn to live together as brothers or […]
Learning remotely from home is now the norm for many families across the country. Kids and caregivers alike have settled into a routine, though keeping children engaged can still be challenging. While kids have had to be resilient and adapt to learning away from their school buildings, there are ways to make the adjustment easier. […]
NYC Parks is celebrating some of the highlights of the past year, including the top five most viewed live sessions with the Urban Park Rangers as part of their weekly Parks@Home series. In the spring, Parks launched Parks@Home to promote mental and physical health for New Yorkers staying home to help stop the spread of […]
Eating healthier and saving time around the house are common goals for many families, and there’s one solution that can help attain both: meal-prepping. By planning and preparing meals in advance of each week, you can practice better portion control while creating free time for normally hectic mornings, afternoons and evenings. Consider these tips to […]
Snow is much more than white, wet and cold. There are many different facts about snow that make it unique and one of the more complex types of precipitation. Although snow appears white because of the countless tiny surfaces of each snowflake crystal reflecting most of the wavelengths of light, snowflakes are actually colorless. Snow […]
