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Art Lab Staten Island

Find Yourself at Art Lab

boats on the water at night with fireworks in the sky

10 Tips for Boaters Watching Fireworks Displays

a little girl having a tea party with her doll, which shows one of many ways doll playing helps kids

8 Ways Playing With Dolls Helps Kids

Kids painting crafts on a table, which can be an activity at stores offering free or cheap classes for kids.

Staten Island Stores Offering Free or Cheap Classes for Kids

Children using iPads in a workshop during Apple Camp on Staten Island or a nearby location.

Apple Camp Launches for Kids Who Love Digital Creativity

Animatronic dinosaurs at the LuminoCity Festival's Dino Safari.

Dinosaurs Light Up New York and New Jersey!

Photo of Jerry Cammarata, who supports paid family leave in New York, with his son and grandson.

A Look Back at Paid Family Leave in New York

A person's hand opening a can. Prime energy drink is available in a similar can

Prime Energy Drink Faces Bans in Some Schools

Three young children reading books on a beach. Books for your kids' summer reading list include stories about animals, school and more.

14 New Books for Your Kids’ Summer Reading List

an array of healthy foods, which are part of NYC's plan for improving food education in NYC schools, spread out on a table

Mayor Unveils Plan for Improving Food Education in NYC Schools

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

A closeup of an American classic car, similar to ones that will be at a car and jeep show on Staten Island.

Annual Car Show to Benefit New Dorp High School Football

Animated scene of two superhero characters from Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, the Movie, which is one of many kids movies stream this summer.

16 Kids Movies to Stream this Summer

Surfs Up at Malibu Barbie Cafe in Downtown Manhattan

Memorial Day 2024: Events and Parades In Staten Island and Around NYC

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

One of the Largest Memorial Day Parades Steps Off in NYC

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

boxes of Girl Scout cookies

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

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

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

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