Positive Parenting on Staten Island

Find advice and relatable stories from parents in Staten Island and New York City about the difficulties of parenthood, raising kids and taking care of a family. If you're looking instead to find an after school program or camp, or plan a kid's birthday party, be sure to check out our directories.

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Helping Kids Make Fun New Year’s Resolutions

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What to Say When Your Kids Ask Is Santa Real

Suitcases for Foster-Care Kids: Packing Smiles

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Where to Donate Clothes on Staten Island

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TikTok Made Me Buy It! 4 Tips for Curbing Teens’ Social Media Spending

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5 Signs of Bullying Parents Should Know

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5 Helpful Money Tips for Single Parents

A person holding a donation box of toys, which is one idea for what to do with your kids’ old toys

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

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7 Dangerous TiKTok Challenges Parents Need to Know About

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

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

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A Look Back at Paid Family Leave in New York

Parental Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It

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Helping Your Child Through the Loss of a Pet

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

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

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Thinking of Adopting a Rabbit this Easter? Read this First

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Parents React to First Legal Rec Weed Dispensary Opening in SI

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Grocery Prices on Staten Island: Which Stores are Most Affordable?

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TikTok Announces 1-Hour Time Limit for Teens

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United Airlines Now Makes it Easier For Families to Sit Together

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9 Museums on Staten Island that are Great for Kids with Special Needs

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The Latest Animal News on Staten Island is Otter-ly Adorable

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Former Islander Completes Marathon for Tuesday’s Children

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No-Tech Toys: Screen-Free Gifts Kids Will Love

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Holiday Events in Staten Island for Kids with Special Needs

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How To Help People Affected by Hurricane Ian

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Saving For College: Advice from a Family Finance Pro

Rotary Member Teams with Sports Org to Help Kids

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The Benefits of Pets for Kids