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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 […]
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 […]
Awesome news! The first-ever Staten Island Parent Annual Guide is here, where you’ll find endless ideas for family fun on the Island and throughout New York City! Inside, we’re walking you through Staten Island’s many wonderful communities with our Neighborhood Guide and giving you a head start planning your family days with our 2022-2023 event […]
They say the best things in life are free! If your family is planning an exciting vacation or some fun road trips this year, every penny counts. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite local activities you can enjoy with your kids throughout the year that won’t cost you an arm and […]
Fireworks and Fourth of July Events In Staten Island Here’s to the Red, White and Blue! There are many fun and exciting fireworks and July 4th events in Staten Island and nearby for families to enjoy. From festivals to parades to live performances, there’s something for everyone, including plenty of local options for seeing fireworks […]
The 2022 Staten Island Special Needs Guide is filled with resources and information for parents raising kids with special needs in Staten Island. Whether your child has autism, a learning disability, a speech, behavioral or developmental disorder, a physical disability, or requires special care of any kind, you’ll find everything you need to raise […]
Still searching for the best summer camp in Staten Island? If you don’t want to spend summer vacation desperately trying to fill the days with kid-friendly things to do, then you probably are (or should be) interested in signing up for summer camp this year. Summer camps offer tons of recreational fun for kids in […]
The Top 5 Sledding Hills in Staten Island Your Kids Will Love Snowy days mean it’s time to grab the sled and conquer the hills! Turn a snowy day into an adventure with our top picks for the best sledding spots in Staten Island. No matter if your child is just starting out or already […]
