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18 Last Minute Halloween Costumes

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5 Signs of Bullying Parents Should Know

11 Books for Kids With Disabilities

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Diva for a Day on Staten Island: Helping Women with Cancer for 10 Years

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Spooky Fun at Dino Safari Event in NJ

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Meet the Amazing Cole: ASPCA’s Dog of the Year

How to Explain the Israel-Palestine Conflict to Kids

Talking to Kids about the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict: Helpful Resources for Parents

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5 Helpful Money Tips for Single Parents

How Safe is Caffeine for Kids?

NYC test scores: Chancellor Banks touts higher math, English marks among students

Where to Go Fall Leaf Peeping in Staten Island, NYC and Hudson Valley

Fall-Winter Fun! Read the 2025-2026 Digital Fall Guide for New York Families

Staten Island Parent Day

Staten Island Parent Day is On the Way!

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9 Ideas: What to Do with Your Kids’ Old Toys

The Best Spots to Check out Hudson Valley’s Fall Foliage

Festivals and Parades in New York City: October 2023

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7 Dangerous TiKTok Challenges Parents Need to Know About

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Where to Get Apple Cider Donuts on Staten Island and Nearby

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC 2025

How to Raise Sex Positive Kids (And Why It’s So Important To)

Choosing a Middle or High School in New York: Helpful Tips & Guide

An Expert Weighs In: Teens First Visit to a Gynecologist

P-EBT Benefits Update for NYC Public Schools: Your Child May Be Eligible

Staten Island JCC Presents: 2023-2024 ParentEd Talks led by Experts in Parenting

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Staten Island Girl Wins NYPL Writing Contest (you’ll love her story!)

Amazing Kid Helps Keep NJ, Staten Island Beaches Clean

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Climate Families NYC: Join the March to End Fossil Fuel (and have fun doing it!)

Read Staten Island Parent's new September 2023 issue

Read Our September Issue!