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Got Mom a Gift Yet? 13 Mother’s Day Gifts to Make Her Smile
Every year when Mother's Day approaches I think of my friend who work sin real estate, who once told me that she repeats this mantra to her clients: A home is the most important buying decision you’ll ever make in your life. The post Got Mom a Gift Yet? 13 Mother’s Day Gifts to Make Her Smile appeared first on SI Parent.
Our May Issue Is Here!
Read the May Issue of Staten Island Parent! I don’t know who gets to pick when holidays happen, but they really nailed it with Mother’s Day. May is a magical month; flowers blooming, kids are heading off to prom and graduating, playing in championships and performing in recitals, backyard barbecues are back and everyone seems […] The post Our May Issue Is Here! appeared first on SI Parent.
Acne Medication & Skin Cancer: What Parents of Teens Need to Know
Acne Medication & Skin Cancer: What Parents of Teens Need to Know With the summer fast approaching, and May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month, now is the time to focus on the importance of skin protection. With many teens on medication or antibiotics for acne, it is imperative to become aware of the impacts these […] The post Acne Medication & Skin Cancer: What Parents of Teens Need to Know appeared first on SI Parent.
Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art Presents A Year with Children 2024
Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art Presents A Year with Children 2024 Now through this summer, visitors to the Guggenheim will be able to see artworks created by New York City students alongside works by renowned artists like Vincent van Gogh and Georges Seurat. A Year With Children, an exhibition presented by the Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art... Read More The post Guggenheim’s Learning Through Art Presents A Year with Children 2024 appeared first on SI Parent.
Weight Loss to Shape Up in Style: Our Health and Fitness Must-Haves.
There are more weight loss gimmicks than stars in the sky. I know because I have several friends that have struggled with their weight, some of them severely, for many years. They've had the most success when they’ve applied four basic principles: The post Weight Loss to Shape Up in Style: Our Health and Fitness Must-Haves. appeared first on SI Parent.
The Scoop on Insurance-Sponsored Lactation Assistance in NYC (Breast Pumps covered by insurance, lactation support)
The Scoop on Insurance-Sponsored Lactation Assistance in NYC (Breast Pumps covered by insurance, lactation support) According to the National Library of New Medicine, “Over 70% of new mothers experienced difficulties during breastfeeding.” This can include a host of frustrating issues such as plugged ducts, let-down, mastitis, low milk supply, and more. Without proper resources or […] The post The Scoop on Insurance-Sponsored Lactation Assistance in NYC (Breast Pumps covered by insurance, lactation support) appeared first on SI Parent.
Ultimate Guide to Spring Break in NYC 2024 (65 Fun Ideas for Everyone!)
Ultimate Guide to Spring Break in NYC 2024 (65 Fun Ideas for Everyone!) Of all the vacations kids get from school, spring break is arguably the best (excluding summer, of course). If we are lucky, we will get a sunny week with temps in the 70’s. If we aren’t so lucky, it’ll be cold and... Read More The post Ultimate Guide to Spring Break in NYC 2024 (65 Fun Ideas for Everyone!) appeared first on SI Parent.
End of an Era: Staten Island’s Beloved RollerJam USA Set to Close
End of an Era: Staten Island’s Beloved RollerJam USA Set to Close A Staten Island staple, “RollerJam USA” is sadly closing this May after 17 years of operation. RollerJam USA is a rollerink that has been a Staten Island favorite since 2006. The Tottenville rink revolutionized rollerskating with a nightclub feel and atmosphere. The space […] The post End of an Era: Staten Island’s Beloved RollerJam USA Set to Close appeared first on SI Parent.
Can’t Take the Heat? What One Human Can Do to Fight Climate Change
Can’t Take the Heat? What One Human Can Do to Fight Climate Change “The Earth is angry,” my five-year-old prophesized. It was a week that began with signs. On Monday, I exited the highway to find a car ablaze on the side of the road. Something is coming, I mused. That something seemed to come the next day, when a major April storm brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast, leaving 700,000 homes and businesses in the region without power. Houses flooded and electrical fires erupted, gifting property owners with damage and dread for weather events to... Read More The post Can’t Take the Heat? What One Human Can Do to Fight Climate Change appeared first on SI Parent.
Fun Things to Do this Spring Break on Staten Island
Fun Things to Do this Spring Break on Staten Island Who is ready for Spring break? We sure are. Spring Break this year based on the Department Of Education calendar April 22nd through the 30th. No plans no problem. We got you covered with 12 things to do this Spring Break on Staten Island. And […] The post Fun Things to Do this Spring Break on Staten Island appeared first on SI Parent.
Sensory Inclusive Harry Potter: The Exhibition welcomes all Witches, Wizards and Muggles to Sensory Sundays
Sensory Inclusive Harry Potter: The Exhibition welcomes all Witches, Wizards and Muggles to Sensory Sundays On a recent Sunday, we did something rare as a family and headed to Harry Potter: The Exhibition. This meant there was no tag teaming, with one parent going out with one kid while the other stayed home with our... Read More The post Sensory Inclusive Harry Potter: The Exhibition welcomes all Witches, Wizards and Muggles to Sensory Sundays appeared first on SI Parent.
The Special Child Spring 2024: A Parents Resource for Special Needs Support
The Special Child Spring 2024: A Parents Resource for Special Needs Support For parents with children who have Special Needs, Disability challenges,-the journey is vast. These challenges can range from early intervention, where a delay is addressed via classes, expert therapy, and specialty schools, and can be life-changing. For others, there may be more complexities […] The post The Special Child Spring 2024: A Parents Resource for Special Needs Support appeared first on SI Parent.
Recycle Your Car Seat: Target’s Car Seat Trade Event is Back!
Recycle your old or expired car seat at Target from April 5 to April 17th and receive a 20% off coupon on a car seat, stroller, and selected baby gear! The post Recycle Your Car Seat: Target’s Car Seat Trade Event is Back! appeared first on SI Parent.
How Raising an Autistic Child Looks Like (for me)
This is how raising a child with autism looks like for me. There are triumphs, setbacks, and a lot of challenges, but most of all, pure joy. The post How Raising an Autistic Child Looks Like (for me) appeared first on SI Parent.
Budget-Friendly Spring Break Spots in NYC for Kids and Families
Budget-Friendly Spring Break Spots in NYC for Kids and Families Spring break is almost here, and while the kids are looking forward to this time off, for parents, running around New York City can get costly. While our city parents are pretty savvy, we wanted to remind the seasonal parents about what they can do... Read More The post Budget-Friendly Spring Break Spots in NYC for Kids and Families appeared first on SI Parent.
Let’s Talk Sleepovers
Let’s Talk Sleepovers Break out those snacks and pjs, we’re talking sleepovers! Sleepovers have brought children together for years and years. Growing up, I loved nothing more than having a sleepover with my girlfriends—some of my fondest childhood memories derived from nights on air mattresses full of snacks and watching movies. Here are some tips […] The post Let’s Talk Sleepovers appeared first on SI Parent.
How Qualifying New Yorkers Can Get Taxes Done for Free
How Qualifying New Yorkers Can Get Taxes Done for Free April 15th (aka tax day) is right around the corner and filing can be so confusing and also expensive. And you are not alone if you have yet to file your taxes -the IRS expects with about 128.7 million tax returns expectant to be filed... Read More The post How Qualifying New Yorkers Can Get Taxes Done for Free appeared first on SI Parent.
Staten Island Camp Fair
Staten Island Parent Camp & Summer Program Fair Sunday, 4/7, 12-3pm at the College of Staten Island Sports and Recreation Center Free to RSVP HERE! Selecting the right camp for your child sets the stage for life-long memories, friends, and a summer brimming with enjoyment! Summer always seems to creep up on us fast here […] The post Staten Island Camp Fair appeared first on SI Parent.
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on Black Maternal Health, entering Politics and Raising her Toddler
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on Black Maternal Health, entering Politics and Raising her Toddler On a cozy cover shoot day at The Soft Space by Mama Glow in Brooklyn, the New York Family team and our cover mom relished in the light that danced into this gorgeous space while enjoying music, chatter, and staying out of the way of an active 17-month-old toddler running about while nibbling on his lunch. Our focus this day was on his incredible mother, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. Rodneyse serves as the Assemblywoman for New York State’s 42nd Assembly District, which encompasses Flatbush, East Flatbush,... Read More The post Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn on Black Maternal Health, entering Politics and Raising her Toddler appeared first on SI Parent.
New Study Indicates that Caregiving Benefits Improve both the Family and the Employer
New Study Indicates that Caregiving Benefits Improve both the Family and the Employer The phrase ‘caregiver benefits’ might seem completely foreign to many parents. Unfortunately, the modern parent has to contend with a barrage of work/home confluences as they navigate childcare, work schedules, kids’ schedules, illness, and much more. While hybrid/remote work has become a... Read More The post New Study Indicates that Caregiving Benefits Improve both the Family and the Employer appeared first on SI Parent.
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