Having been inducted into part of parenthood that had me most terrified- raising a teenager-- I can say with all certainty that it is a lesson in patience, knowing where your mute button is and learning how to exercise it at just the right moments and truly being available- at the most inopportune moments. What I'm learning about parenting a teenager is this-- you need to be able to give your … [Read more...]
Being Stuck Indoors Can Still be Interesting (and Fun!) for Kids
Being Stuck Indoors Can Still be Interesting (and Fun!) for Kids Regardless of the season, there will always be days when children will have to spend hours or even days indoors. The mild days of spring also mean spring showers — and not long after, we can anticipate the blistering hot days of summer. And before long, it will be another cold and blustery winter that encourages kids to stay … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make EVERY DAY A Big Day this Summer
Make EVERY DAY A Big Day this Summer is a sponsored post. Thank you for supporting The Staten Island Family I recently read an essay by a 60-something mom who was longing for the days when her kids were young and every summer season was filled with their screaming voices, sibling rivalry and oodles of time spent carting them to the pool, BBQ's and Fireworks ceremonies. Her words were so full … [Read more...]
Ten Active Family Activities to Help you Get outdoors with your Kids
We are in the thick of Summer - and that means you will need my Ten Active Family Activities to Help you Get outdoors with your Kids. (a sponsored post) So in addition to getting our kids to break out the bubbles, jump rope, and get their HULA HOOP on! here are Ten Active Family Activities to Help you Get outdoors with your Kids … [Read more...]
Enjoy Entenmann’s Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies with your little ones While Reading Grandma The Story And Win a Giveaway!
Enjoy Entenmann’s Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies with your Little Ones and win a $25 gift card and Entenmann’s® Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies coupons from us is a sponsored post Here's the truth after my run my go to treat is an Entenmann’s Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies And With Entenmann’s®, everyone’s got a favorite and the great news is that Entenmann’s® Minis are the same delicious variety … [Read more...]