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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How One Staten Island Mom Talks to Her Kids about Race

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism

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Kids’ Books, Podcasts, and Other Resources About Diversity, Race, and Inclusion

stressed out homeschool kid

The Trouble with Remote Learning

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Parent Mental Health During Quarantine

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The New Normal – Issue 2

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5 Ways to Get Free Books Online (And How to Get Your Kids to Read Them)

five sober moms

Virtual Meetups for Sober Moms

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What Parents Need to Know about Coronavirus

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A Parent’s Guide to Sleepovers

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Finding My Mom Crew

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I Found My Child Watching Inappropriate Videos

at wits end

Don’t Mind the Mess: Why One Mama Chooses Sanity Over Scrubbing

What the Fortnite? Thoughts on Kids and Video Game Addictions

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This Is How I am Navigating The Challenges Of Co-parenting

How Foster Care Changes Lives

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6 Life Lessons for Kids After The Florida High School Shooting

You’re Stronger Than You Think

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Time to Tango with the Tooth Fairy?

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7 Things to Remember When Your Child Throws a Tantrum

Talking to Children about Tragedies

picky eater

Strategies for Dealing with Picky Eaters

Fear of the Dark: Rite of Passage or Destructive Emotion?

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Stepping Out on the Stepmother Journey