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Mother putting life jacket on child. Wearing a life jacket is one of the most important boat safety tips for families and individuals.

10 Boat Safety Tips for Families

A mom who is nominated in a Super Mom contest sitting in a restaurant with her two daughters.

Staten Island Mom is a Finalist in Super Mom Contest

Photo of summer at Governors Island showing people riding bikes during the day.

Summer at Governors Island: A Delightful Day Trip for Staten Islanders

PUMP Act: Understanding this New Law (and what it means for breast pumping mothers while working)

Father and daughter putting coins in a piggie bank, which can be a way of teaching kids financial literacy.

Teaching Kids Financial Literacy at Any Age

The Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History: A Parents Guide to exploring this Now Open Center

boxes of Girl Scout cookies

Last Call For Girl Scout Cookies in Staten Island this Year!

Summer Programs and Camps that Focus on the Arts (dance, art, theatre and more)

Planet Fitness High School FREE Summer Pass for Kids Ages 14 to 19

May Cover Inspector General Lucy Lang on Serving NY Families While Raising a Family of Her Own

Specialty camps in Staten Island for kids

Thriving at Camp in the arts, sports, and STEM/STEAM Programs

Barbie doll with Down syndrome. She's wearing a floral dress with puffy sleeves.

Mattel Introduces First-Ever Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome

Parent and child preparing food together in a kitchen.

Easy Snacks Parents and Kids Can Make Together

5 Autism Books that are Perfect for the Family Library

Staten Island Shops Exhibit Michael J. Petrides School Artwork

Two women and a little boy at a parent-teacher conference in a classroom.

5 Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference

Child flying a kite outdoors on a sunny day. Many kite festivals in New York and New Jersey let people fly kites.

8 Fun Kite Festivals in New York and New Jersey

Activities at the Freshkills Challenge on Staten Island

The Freshkills Challenge on Staten Island Returns this Month

Schneps Media nationally recognized by leading media industry outlet

Child holding a globe.

10 Sustainable Products on Amazon to Help Kids Learn About Nature

Student learning to communicate through spelling.

New Organization Supports People with Autism on Staten Island

14 Places to Get Delicious Ice Cream on Staten Island

14 Places to Get Delicious Ice Cream on Staten Island

Woman looking at her phone.

Motherhood Milestone FOMO: How Moms Can Cope with Social Media Pressure

Mental Health Tips for Parents of Autistic Preschool Kids

special needs parent

Mom of Autistic Child Shares on the Things You May Not Know (about that special needs parent )

The April Issue of Staten Island Parent is Here!

Woman cooking in a kitchen.

Your Family will Enjoy this Warm-Weather Soup Recipe

New York City Birding: The Ultimate Guide to Birdwatching in NYC and Beyond

a pet bunny chewing vegetables

Thinking of Adopting a Rabbit this Easter? Read this First

Staten Island Special Child Digital Issue and Resource Guide