Fab Furnishings For City Families

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ABC Carpet & Home: All of ABC’s artisanal goods have cultural origins, sourced from all over the globe with a mind toward reducing carbon footprint. Its dedicated Home & Planet line particularly delights design- and sustainability-conscious families alike. Visit their store on Broadway near Union Square. abchome.com

Bograd Kids: Along with offering luxury furnishings and designer bedding, this premium retailer, located in the New York Design Center, provides customers with design consultations and floor plans at no extra charge. The curated designer rooms offer busy parents everything they need. bogradkids.com

Casa Kids: Proudly made in Brooklyn, Casa Kids’ contemporary furniture collections are designed for utility and durability, so they last through the years. Better yet, everything is designed with small spaces in mind—perfect for urban apartments. Schedule an appointment at their Red Hook, Brooklyn, showroom, or shop online. casakids.com

DwellStudio: This chic furniture and decor company, most loved for its bold patterns and rich textiles, has a flagship store in SoHo, offering bedding, rugs, and more with their very own personality. dwellstudio.com

Iglooplay: Inspired by the idea that play is essential in development, this company’s products feature a rich variety of sculptural shapes, materials, and colors. iglooplay.com

IKEA: Need a bed on a budget? Not a problem in nearby Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the well-known Swedish IKEA offers modern furniture at a low price— including plenty of super-fun toys and kids’ room picks that are durable and functional. ikea.com

Restoration Hardware Baby & Child: One of the fastest-growing brands in children’s furnishings, Restoration Hardware produces classy designs for dreamy nurseries, timeless bedrooms, and more. rhbabyandchild.com

Resource Furniture: Resource is about form as well as hybrid function— beds with fold-out desks, expandable tables, and sofas with secret storage all boast chic, contemporary looks. resourcefurniture.com

Target: This popular retailer continues to offer attractive furniture at even more attractive prices. If you don’t want to wait for shipping, make a visit to the location on East 117th Street in Manhattan, or the Atlantic Terminal store in Brooklyn. target.com

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.&nbsp; Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.&nbsp; Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.&nbsp; Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals.&nbsp; Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer. First Steps (ages 18 mos &ndash; 5 yrs) Kids &amp; Teens (ages 6-18 yrs) Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)

Gaga Madness

Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.