Lifestyle

Planning A Dream Nursery

An NYC Baby Planner Maps Out The Nursery And Other Essentials for An Expectant City Couple. Get Out Your Note Pad.

While the timing varies for each expectant parent, there comes a point in a pregnancy to start preparing your home for the arrival of your child.

Things To Do

“That’s Awesome!”

25 Magical, Must-See Museum Exhibits, Cultural Events And Live Performances To Share With Your Kids This Season

Our round-up of the awesome and awe-inspiring cultural happenings for kids this fall.

Classes

Cool Classes For Kids

Whether You’re Looking For A Mommy & Me Class Or An Afterschool Program For Your Tween, We’ve Put Together A Guide To The City’s Most Inspired Offerings

Looking for the perfect extracurricular activity for your child? You probably know by now that the options are virtually inexhaustible—not mention overwhelming. That’s why we decided to put together a list of what we consider to be the coolest kids’ classes around, whether traditional or out-of-the-box (Action Hero Dance, anyone?).

Parenting

The Gram With The Glam

Her Wild and Whimsical Fashions Made Her Famous, But Behind Betsey Johnson’s Party Girl Persona Is A Devoted Mother and Grandmother

By Erika Thormahlen

For Betsey Johnson, everything’s better with tulle...and grandchildren.

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Sep / 03 - Art Island Outpost: Circus Tent Making
Become a Ringling Brother and create a tent at Governor's Island!
Sep / 03 - Punk Rock Bracelets At Mini Max Toys And Cuts
A chance for your kids can make punk rock bracelets.
Sep / 03 - The 43rd Annual West Indian Carnival Festival: Junior Carnival
Celebrate the end of summer in style with the free 43rd Annual West Indian Carnival Festival Junior Carnival in Brooklyn!
Sep / 04 - 'The Cat In The Hat' Weekend Party At The Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo hosts a weekend of family fun in honor of PBS Kids’ new animated series, “The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That,” which will teach children about natural science, featuring the voice of Martin Short.
Sep / 04 - New York City Unicycle Festival
Check out the New York City Unicycle Festival at Govenor's Island for a fun-filled, end-of-summer day in the sun!
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A Cut Above

A Whimsical New Hair Salon, Carousel Cuts Is A Haven For Fun-Loving Kids And Busy Moms Alike

Though it has served New York families for less than a year, Carousel Cuts has already become a haven for fun-loving (and perhaps haircut-fearing) kids and busy parents.

Fit For A Kid

A Popular Health Sanctuary For Adults, Dasha Wellness Now Offers A Holistic Fitness Program For Children

Dasha Wellness, a lifestyle and wellness center on East 57th Street, is a soothing sanctuary for city adults to unwind, de-stress and improve physical fitness.

When in Rome

An NYC Family’s Italian Adventure

We'd always imagined that our daughters' first European experience would be London or Paris, but our friends convinced us that Rome would be the friendliest and easiest place to start.

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