Blog

Summer fun guide

Read the Ultimate Family Guide to Summer Fun

NYC School Calendar 2023-2024: NYC DOE Calendar for the school year

Pride Month Events in NYC for Kids and Families 2025

A child petting a cute cat between the ears. There are many ways for helping your child through the loss of a pet.

Helping Your Child Through the Loss of a Pet

Six reasons why camp is important for your child’s development

Ready for camp? How to tell if your child is ready

Top Ways to Find A Camp

What to Pack for Summer Day Camp

Mental Health Issues That Affect Young Children

Surfs Up at Malibu Barbie Cafe in Downtown Manhattan

Horses marching in the Little-Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.

One of the Largest Memorial Day Parades Steps Off in NYC

NYC Memorial Day Events

NYC Memorial Day Events 2025

A set of Team Supercrew SEL books for kids.

Check Out Team Supercrew: SEL Books for Kids

menstruation teen

Will Discussing Menstruation in Public Schools be Banned?

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

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

boxes of Girl Scout cookies

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

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

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

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