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Community Health Center of Richmond: Building Wellness, Treating Illness
Community Health Center of Richmond: Building Wellness, Treating Illness With four Staten Island locations, the Community Health Center of Richmond (CHCR) provides primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, podiatry, maternal and infant health and nutrition. With a mission to sustain a vibrant, healthy, strong community, patients are at the heart of its approach. The center’s expert […] The post Community Health Center of Richmond: Building Wellness, Treating Illness appeared first on SI Parent.
The JCC of Staten Island has Everything for Everyone
The JCC of Staten Island has Everything for Everyone In today’s fast-paced world, it can be daunting for parents to find children’s activities that fit into the family’s busy schedule. Are you looking for a place where each member of the family—from little ones to parents to grandparents, and everyone in between—can find what they […] The post The JCC of Staten Island has Everything for Everyone appeared first on SI Parent.
A Parent’s Year-Round Guide: Our Annual Guide 2024-2025 is now out!
A Parent’s Year-Round Guide: Staten Island Parent Annual Guide 2024-2025 Parenting in Staten Island NYC is like no other, and we get that. While it certainly has its challenges, raising a family here comes with some major benefits too. We get year-round access to some of the best attractions, events, activities and fun that simply […] The post A Parent’s Year-Round Guide: Our Annual Guide 2024-2025 is now out! appeared first on SI Parent.
Drugs Destroy Families; Families Destroy Drugs
Drugs Destroy Families; Families Destroy Drugs DYC’s Dynamic program is a New York State-certified and funded substance use disorder treatment program. Since its establishment in 1970, DYC has offered both residential and outpatient services, providing comprehensive care to young individuals and their families. One of the most remarkable aspects of this program is its inclusivity—no […] The post Drugs Destroy Families; Families Destroy Drugs appeared first on SI Parent.
Check Out Art Lab School & Gallery
Check Out Art Lab School & Gallery Art Lab is an Art School and Gallery located on the beautiful grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Staten Island, offering fine art, applied art, and photography classes during the winter, spring, summer, and fall seasons. Founded by artists 49 years ago as an artist collective, today […] The post Check Out Art Lab School & Gallery appeared first on SI Parent.
Visit Rochester
Visit Rochester Just a few hours’ drive (or an Amtrak ride) from the bustling streets of New York City lies a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and fun activities — Rochester, NY. The post Visit Rochester appeared first on SI Parent.
Crumbl Cookies Opens Location on Staten Island’s North Shore
Crumbl Cookies Opens Location on Staten Island’s North Shore Calling all cookie lovers! Forest Avenue is cooking up something sweet. Crumbl Cookies is officially open on the North Shore, the second of its kind on Staten Island. The store held its grand opening event on Friday, June 28th, at their new location, 423 Forest Avenue. […] The post Crumbl Cookies Opens Location on Staten Island’s North Shore appeared first on SI Parent.
FINally! Shark Week is Almost Here
FINally! Shark Week is Almost Here! Fin-tastic news, Shark Week is approaching! Shark Week is a beloved annual week-long TV event that spotlights sharks, one of the ocean’s fiercest apex predators. The Discovery Channels Shark Week kicks off July 7th with an action-packed schedule hosted by the one and only John Cena! John Cena showcased […] The post FINally! Shark Week is Almost Here appeared first on SI Parent.
New York State Summer EBT Food Benefits: Who is Eligible & How to Redeem Them
New York State Summer EBT Food Benefits: Who is Eligible & How to Redeem Them School is out for summer, but hungry bellies don’t take vacations. Starting this month, New York State is providing eligible families with food benefits via the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program to alleviate grocery bills when schools are... Read More The post New York State Summer EBT Food Benefits: Who is Eligible & How to Redeem Them appeared first on SI Parent.
Advocating for Non-Public Schools: A Conversation with Teach Coalition’s Maury Litwack
Maury Litwack, founder and CEO of Teach Coalition talks about his organization’s mission and impact. Teach Coalition advocates for funding and policy changes to support non-public schools, such as Jewish, Catholic, and Islamic schools. Litwack emphasizes the significant non-public school population and their need for resources like healthy lunches, STEM education, and school safety measures. He highlights three main areas of focus: advocating for laws that reimburse non-public schools for STEM teacher salaries, securing funding for security measures to ensure student safety, and providing essential services, such as nurses, that schools might otherwise not afford. Litwack also addresses misconceptions about […] The post Advocating for Non-Public Schools: A Conversation with Teach Coalition’s Maury Litwack appeared first on SI Parent.
Best Spots to Watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show 2024
Best Spots to Watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show 2024 New Yorkers may be the luckiest, for the city’s July 4th celebrations are newsworthy. The most famous is the iconic Macy’s 4th of July fireworks celebration, which families from all over stream on NBC. However, New Yorkers have the opportunity to watch it in... Read More The post Best Spots to Watch Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show 2024 appeared first on SI Parent.
Summer Safety Hacks for Your Autistic Child: Products this Mom Uses
Summer Safety Hacks this Your Autistic Child: Products a Mom Uses The Summer is a time when we take breaks, let the sun seep in, and recharge ourselves. It can also be a hectic time for parents, especially when out and about in busy places. While parents always have their child’s well-being and safety in... Read More The post Summer Safety Hacks for Your Autistic Child: Products this Mom Uses appeared first on SI Parent.
How to Stay Cool in and Around NYC During a Heat Wave
How to Stay Cool in and Around NYC During a Heat Wave Summer is officially here, and it’s already bringing the heat. According to the National Weather Forecast, NYC is experiencing its first heat wave for the season, or “extreme heat event,” and triple-digit heat indexes and temperatures well into the 90s are what we... Read More The post How to Stay Cool in and Around NYC During a Heat Wave appeared first on SI Parent.
Is a Warning Label To Social Media Coming? Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Feels it is Time
Is a Warning Label To Social Media Coming? Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Feels it is Time It doesn’t matter how old our children are, we are all worried about how social media is impacting their lives now and in the future. Heck, even those without children are worried about how social media is impacting their... Read More The post Is a Warning Label To Social Media Coming? Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Feels it is Time appeared first on SI Parent.
Guide to Staying Safe in the Sun This Summer (and when to stay in during a heat wave)
Guide to Staying Safe in the Sun This Summer (and when to say in during a heat wave) Summer officially arrives this week, and so is the heat. Nothing says summer is like family fun in the sun, but add in hot weather days, and safety is essential. Hanging out in the sun can cause... Read More The post Guide to Staying Safe in the Sun This Summer (and when to stay in during a heat wave) appeared first on SI Parent.
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