Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
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Summer sun means it’s time for warm-weather fun for kids of all ages, and all that activity and playing calls for snacks and hydration to recharge. Whether your children like to play poolside or take a bicycle adventure through the neighborhood, the right nutrient-dense foods can keep the fun going all day long. For an […]
Ahh, summer…truly our favorite time of year. After all, it’s the season of family vacations, beach days, and no homework! And after the last year and a half, we know you’re ready to get out and have fun with your kids. So, in an effort to help you find all the family fun you’re craving, […]
Dive into an undersea adventure at one of these aquariums near Staten Island in New Jersey or New York, where your family will encounter sharks, sting rays, moon jellies, clown fish, whales and other marine life. Rainy day or you just don’t feel like going out? Scroll down for some cool aquarium live streams! Aquariums […]
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. […]
