New York Family’s March/April 2016 Issue

NYF_0316_C1 — Photo by Michael Jurick. On Randi Zuckerberg: Cynthia Rowley dress; Isharya bracelets; her own Valentino booties.

FEATURES

Dot Mom
Entrepreneur, tech pioneer, and mom-of-two Randi Zuckerberg is all about the business of joy

Birthday Party Guide
Our annual birthday bonanza, featuring the coolest themes and party venues that embody them and six unique DIY projects for personalizing your party

Mitzvah Guide
The ultimate guide to bar and bat mitzvahs—including a list of fabulous local venues, a planning timeline, and a budget-balancing worksheet

Summer Fun (And Enrichment)
Plan a great summer for your child with our guide to camps and classes for kids of all ages

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

15 Events For Spring
The annual Macy’s Flower Show, “Dinosaurs Among Us” at the AMNH, the Tribeca On Location Street Fair, and more

HOME & AWAY

Real Estate
NYC brokers share their expertise on where to buy and rent now—plus a cheat sheet for great new buildings

Quality Time
A new family wellness service, Instill Health with Laura Deutsch, offers three easy recipes for busy families

Camp Countdown
New experiences, close communities, and a sense of freedom keep campers returning year after year

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COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
What school does your [son/daughter] go to?

Events & Offers
A giveaway for a five-night stay at Grand Hyatt San Diego, the last Camp Fairs of the season, and the scoop on nominating a deserving educator for a Blackboard Award

Scoop
Activities for tweens and parents, designer consignment for kids, a cool ice cream spot on the UES, a learning app for little ones, and a baby gear cleaning service

Spotlight: Science, Technology & Math
How to support your child’s tech education at home–plus, our list of the best STEAM programs in NYC

Treats
Top local baby gear retailers share their favorite trends and products

Growing Up
In her new memoir Catastrophic Happiness, author Catherine Newman reflects on the terrifying joy of watching her children grow up

Starting Out
A selective guide to beloved local parent & me classes

Education
Preparing now for preschool admissions next fall–plus, a nursery school directory

Last Word
What a local mom and educator did when her own son refused to go to school

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

Academics West

<p>Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults. &nbsp;</p>