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

close up of a teenage girl's hand on a smartphone, a device where kids can learn about dangerous TikTok challenges

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!

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A Cheat-sheet for Having the “Credit Talk” With Your Teen

Amusement park rides during the day, showing where Halloween Harvest at Luna Park will take place

Thrills Await at Luna Park’s Halloween Harvest

September Cover: Alyce Chan of @Momcomnyc

Updated: New COVID-19 Variants: What Parents Need to Know as Kids Head Back to School

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The Benefits of After School Programs: Staten Island After School Activities

NYC School Bus (Possible) Strike: What Parents Need to Know

Huguenot Park Library

A Whole New Huguenot Park Library

7 Best Long-lasting Lunch Boxes and Bags for Back-to-School

Best Laptop for Students of Every Age: K-12 and Beyond

National Dog Day

National Dog Day Events and Ways Your Family Can Help Pups in Need

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Carvel Offers Ice Cream Deals on National Soft Serve Day

Do Portugal Circus Staten Island

Do Portugal Circus is Coming to Staten Island!

NYC Fairs, Festivals, Carnivals, and Parades: September 2025

Back to School Tips for Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum

New Business Spotlight: Learn and Discover Playschool

Best Backpacks and Book bags for Back to School 2023

The 11 Best Backpacks for NYC Kids 2024-2025

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8 Tips for Preparing Healthy School Lunches