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Expert Tips on Feeding Picky Eaters
Expert Tips on Feeding Picky Eaters Feeding young children is no small feat, especially if they go through a phase where they’ll eat nothing but macaroni and cheese. Children can be notoriously picky, and trying to introduce toddlers to new foods can feel like a Herculean task. It may feel like power struggles over food are inevitable. But handling food with young children doesn’t have to be a battle. We sat down with Heidi Schauster, nutrition therapist, to get some expert tips for parents on how to feed picky eaters. Psst… Pokémon Will Light Up the Empire State Building on... Read More The post Expert Tips on Feeding Picky Eaters appeared first on SI Parent.
Pokémon Will Light Up the Empire State Building on Feb. 27
Pokémon Will Light Up the Empire State Building on Feb. 27 All aspiring Pokémon trainers should catch a glimpse at the Empire State Building next week. In celebration of Pokémon Day on Feb. 27, the iconic landmark will light up in blue and yellow between sunset and 2 am EST next Tuesday. The event will... Read More The post Pokémon Will Light Up the Empire State Building on Feb. 27 appeared first on SI Parent.
The 14 Best Healthy Snacks for Kids
Amazing Healthy Snacks for Kids Water bottle, yes. Homework, yes. Snack…maybe. You can turn almost any food into a snack, like the banana on the counter. Yet, there are snacks made just for kids that are healthy and delicious! As parents you want to give your kids the best nourishment to keep them going at... Read More The post The 14 Best Healthy Snacks for Kids appeared first on SI Parent.
Our Ultimate Summer Camp Guide 2024 is here!
Our Ultimate Summer Camp Guide 2024 is here! New York winters are brutal; there’s no denying that. So how do we cope through the frigid, cabin fever months? By looking forward to the summer, of course! And what’s the best part of summer? That’s easy — summer camp! Summer camp offers children the unique opportunity […] The post Our Ultimate Summer Camp Guide 2024 is here! appeared first on SI Parent.
Sledding Safety Tips for the Kids
Sledding Safety Tips For parents, if we have a snow-y winter it often means shoveling snow and waking up early to de-ice the windshield. For kids, the season brings more exciting prospects like snowball fights, ice skating and, of course, sledding. While these memory-making pastimes are an important right of passage – maybe now more... Read More The post Sledding Safety Tips for the Kids appeared first on SI Parent.
Your Guide to a Remote Snow School Day (and all the fun things to do in the snow!)
Your Guide to Remote Snow School Day (and all the fun things to do in the snow!) As many parents know, snow days have been a thing of the past since the pandemic. Many parents will be reminded of this today. Expecting an upcoming snowstorm, the Mayor’s office announced on Monday February 12th that all New York schools will be remote in anticipation of the predicted 3 to 5 inches (or more!) in the city and additional inches upstate. While some kids are pros at this remote thing now, you may need to catch up. The good news is schools are prepared... Read More The post Your Guide to a Remote Snow School Day (and all the fun things to do in the snow!) appeared first on SI Parent.
Top Tips for Saving Money on Summer Camp
Top Tips for Saving Money on Summer Camp When you decide to send your child to camp, you are giving them the opportunity to try new activities, meet new people, gain independence and learn about who they are as an individual, among so many other benefits. Camp is an amazing experience; however, parents certainly have their family budgets to consider. Here are a few ways for families to save money on summer camp: Look for camp early – It’s not too early to start thinking about camp for summer 2025. Looking early and registering for camp in the summer or... Read More The post Top Tips for Saving Money on Summer Camp appeared first on SI Parent.
Chomper Checkups: Top 5 Staten Island Pediatric Dentists
Chomper Checkups: Top 5 Staten Island Pediatric Dentists SPONSORED CONTENT Let’s be honest; no one likes going to the dentist. It’s nothing personal, dentists! Many people just tend to wince at the thought of being asked to “open wide!” This is a common hurdle for dentists to overcome with their patients, one that is especially […] The post Chomper Checkups: Top 5 Staten Island Pediatric Dentists appeared first on SI Parent.
Valentine’s Day Events for NYC Families 2024
Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC and Nearby Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and love is in the air! There are many family-friendly Valentine’s Day events in NYC and nearby for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy. From pet photography day to concerts and craft workshops, there are plenty of things to do in the metro area on Valentine’s Day and the days leading up to the holiday. Browse our list of fun, family-friendly Valentine’s Day events that celebrate the season of love in NYC—including in Staten Island and nearby! Manhattan DIY Valentine’s Day Cards Chelsea Market, 75... Read More The post Valentine’s Day Events for NYC Families 2024 appeared first on SI Parent.
20 Lessons From Summer Camp We Use Every Day
20 Lessons From Summer Camp We Use Every Day If you’ve ever been a camper, counselor, worked at a camp, or knew someone who did, you know there’s something special about the anticipation of summer camp. Many live 10 months for two, waiting for the minute they can fling off their school backpacks and run... Read More The post 20 Lessons From Summer Camp We Use Every Day appeared first on SI Parent.
Brooklyn United Academy Celebrates National Women and Girls in Sports Day at the New York Stock Exchange
Brooklyn United Academy Celebrates National Women and Girls in Sports Day at the New York Stock Exchange There was a time when women had to fight for their right to participate in sports. Thanks to past and present sports advocates, young girls have more opportunities. As NYC parents, we know how important it is to get our daughters involved in activities like sports. They learn how to work as a team, make new friends, and build confidence. To celebrate National Women and Girls in Sports Day the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) invited Deep Blue, a new company that aims... Read More The post Brooklyn United Academy Celebrates National Women and Girls in Sports Day at the New York Stock Exchange appeared first on SI Parent.
Connecting with Moms and finding your “people”
Connecting with Moms and finding your ‘people’ “Parenting is lonely,” they said. By they, I mean everyone I encountered when pregnant with my first son in 2018. Among the many nuggets of unsolicited new-parent advice I received from well-meaning friends, family, and strangers, this one I took to heart. I worried about feeling happy after... Read More The post Connecting with Moms and finding your “people” appeared first on SI Parent.
Beauty In the Age of Filters: Reflections on Aging
Beauty in the Age of Filters: Reflections on Aging Every night, I look in the mirror at the 39-year-old woman staring back at me. I am not young. I am not old. But things are changing. I pluck a gray hair and wonder, do I have jowls? Are my lips wrinkling, or am I just... Read More The post Beauty In the Age of Filters: Reflections on Aging appeared first on SI Parent.
8 Helpful Tips for Parents on Saving Money on Summer Camp
8 Helpful Tips for Saving Money on Summer Camp When you decide to send your child to camp, you are giving them the opportunity to try new activities, meet new people, gain independence and learn about who they are as an individual, among so many other benefits. Camp is an amazing experience; however, parents certainly... Read More The post 8 Helpful Tips for Parents on Saving Money on Summer Camp appeared first on SI Parent.
What is the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024?
What is the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024? With inflation still increasing and not many families receiving pay raises to cover the cost of living, many parents wonder if a new federal child tax credit may return. The tax relief you may be hearing about is similar to the one from 2021 that helped struggling families across the country, and it might return, maybe, if a new bipartisan proposal comes to life. For many families, this will provide some much-needed financial assistance. Here’s what parents need to know. The proposal is a joint Democrat and... Read More The post What is the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024? appeared first on SI Parent.
Guide to Staying Safe Online For Parents and Families
Guide to Staying Safe Online For Parents and Families In this day and age, the internet is pretty inescapable. Kids are starting to go online at younger and younger ages. With this in mind, staying safe on the internet is more important than ever. The idea of letting kids go on the internet can be pretty nerve-wracking, especially when the internet is so huge and there’s so much out of our control. But there are ways to make surfing the web safer for kids and steps you can take as a parent to make the experience safer. Here are some... Read More The post Guide to Staying Safe Online For Parents and Families appeared first on SI Parent.
The Ultimate Guide to Schools in Staten Island
The Ultimate Guide to Schools For parents navigating the city’s diverse and dynamic educational landscape, this is the guide for you. Our education guide is curated to help you navigate the vast landscape of education resources that New York offers—starting with helpful articles for parents at all chapters of their child’s education journey, such as finding a preschool and a breakdown of New York’s educational choices. Navigate the world of high schools with confidence, and as you embark on college tours, benefit from expert tips tailored for parents. You’ll also find detailed school recommendations in our education listings. Check out... Read More The post The Ultimate Guide to Schools in Staten Island appeared first on SI Parent.
The Ultimate Guide to Schools in Staten Island
The Ultimate Guide to Schools For parents navigating the city’s diverse and dynamic educational landscape, this is the guide for you. Our education guide is curated to help you navigate the vast landscape of education resources that New York offers—starting with helpful articles for parents at all chapters of their child’s education journey, such as finding a preschool and a breakdown of New York’s educational choices. Navigate the world of high schools with confidence, and as you embark on college tours, benefit from expert tips tailored for parents. You’ll also find detailed school recommendations in our education listings. Check out... Read More The post The Ultimate Guide to Schools in Staten Island appeared first on SI Parent.
Raising Jewish Kids: A Mother’s Story
Raising Jewish Kids: A Mother’s Story My son’s name, “Ness,” means “miracle.” He’s six and a half. His existence, like that of many Jews alive today, is miraculous. And I know that sounds like hyperbole. But when you look at my family line, it’s clear. My maternal grandparents survived the Holocaust. How? I’ll never know. Their stories of survival, having each lost their mothers to the war, was something they kept inside their entire lives.. In the nearly 100 years of each of their lives, they couldn’t ever utter their own stories. My father is a Yom Kippur War veteran... Read More The post Raising Jewish Kids: A Mother’s Story appeared first on SI Parent.
Op-Ed: What Would Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response be to Current Anti-Semitism?
The image is chilling in its overt and malevolent celebration of the brutal Hamas attack of October 7, in which more than 1,200 Israeli civilians died. Released by the national office of Black Lives Matter (BLM) in Chicago and featured on X, with the slogan “I Stand With Palestine,” the meme portrays a Hamas fighter on a paraglider on his way to participate in the murderous mission last fall. Separately, The Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 50 Black liberationist organizations – including BLM – released a statement condemning “the deadly, racist attacks against the Palestinian people... The post Op-Ed: What Would Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response be to Current Anti-Semitism? appeared first on SI Parent.
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