It’s a conundrum heard around the world, especially among parents during the weekend: What to do with the kids when these days offer oh-so-many hours of daylight during which kids are expecting a brass band and army of clowns to court and entertain them. If you are one of those parents who finds yourself uttering statements like: “No we cannot go to the movies again for the third time this week … [Read more...]
Got Teens? Then You NEED to get a Ticket to This Weekend’s Austin Mahone post Mets game Concert
Based on what I’ve heard, bonding with your teen is definitely not for the faint of heart. Most teens, in the process of flexing their independence, are sporting surly attitudes and a desire to be as far away from you as possible. When I told my sister, who has a 18-year-old son, that I was writing this post, she offered me this bit of insight into how she’s managed to keep their … [Read more...]
Meet Mr. and Mrs. MET July 21st at Citifield: The Staten Island Family has a special $35 ticket offer! #Metsmoms
By Robert Mushnick My son likes baseball! We went to the Mets game Father's Day and stayed the whole 9 innings and ran the bases after the game. Although he was not that impressed by being on the field after the game, he said " it was just like running on the field he plays softball on". He watched the whole game and hearing him say "The play is to second right Daddy" was so rewarding and shows … [Read more...]
Staten Island craft classes for kids (which parents will adore too!)
Like a lot of other parents, I feel guilty that I'm not spending enough time helping my kids explore their creativity. Even though my husband is convinced I spend my day channel-surfing between Dr. Phil and any episode of Bravo's Real Housewives, the truth is, like most work-at-home moms, my day is chock-full with arduous chores. Between doing mountains of laundry - you won't believe how many … [Read more...]
Five FREE winter activities Staten Island Families can indulge in RIGHT NOW!
by Melissa Chapman As I was waiting in line for my morning java boost I was eavesdropping on another mom's conversation ( It was a REALLY LONG LINE!) and I heard her telling her cohort, ..."I'm officially over winter, if my kids mention one more time how bored they are, I'm going to go postal on them." Well of course I'd never go postal on my kids- although I've been known to allow a little … [Read more...]
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