We’re
excited to bring you our May
issue, featuring actress and NYC mother Tracy Pollan, a special section of
moms we love, more than 30 cool birthday ideas and lots more! Here are the
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Welcome To The Family: News from New York Family, including
the upcoming New Parents Expo, two great giveaways (American Museum of Natural History tickets and a
moms’ spa package) and what’s happening at www.newyorkfamily.com. %uFFFD
Editor’s Note: Much to love…%uFFFD
Tracy’s Turn: Throughout her storied life as actress, wife
to Michael J. Fox and mother of four, Tracy Pollan has found that it’s the
family ties that matter most.
Moms We
Love:
*Whether at Cool Mom Picks or Mom-101, Liz Gumbinner’s mix of canniness and humor has made her one
of the web’s most beloved mom bloggers.
*As executive director of the New York chapter of the Children’s Defense
Fund, Emma Jordan-Simpson fights for children’s rights.
*With
PENCIL, Lisa Belzberg helps businesses become active partners in
school communities.
*BabyBites has bloomed into a trusted parenting resource and
support network for moms with children up to school age.
*Award-winning art teacher Ida Owens talks about her
commitment to arts education-both in the classroom and at home.
*A foster
mother for over 12 years, Sandra McNulty opens her doors to kids in need, while
helping other foster moms care for teenagers.
*Inspired
by her lifelong love of cooking, “Naptime Chef” Kelsey Banfield is reinventing
mealtime with dishes meant for everyone in the family.
*How
style-savvy bloggers Tara Mandy (of Stroller Traffic) and Elina Furman (of A-List
Mom) joined forces to create the hottest parenting awards around.
*Wandy Yeap Hoh’s tech-savvy kids inspired her to create
MeeGenius, a website and app which adds some digital magic to the joy of
reading children’s books.
Party Time: Inspired birthday party themes–and venues
throughout the city that can bring them to life. %uFFFD
Walking On Sunshine: Put some spring in their step with the
season’s cutest kids’ shoes.
A Special Place: With professional photographers, hip
children’s clothing and a candy-coated backdrop, Upper West Side studio PhotoOp is a picture-perfect
destination for families.
Moms’
Health & Wellness:%uFFFD
*Stylist-recommended closet staples moms can count on.%uFFFD
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*Five fresh beauty products for moms.%uFFFD %uFFFD
*Fun classes for moms who want to focus on fitness.
*Gifts to please and pamper every mom this Mother’s
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Starting Out: Dispatches and musings from our new parent
bloggers.
Growing Up: When a child is struggling with homework,
sometimes all that’s needed is a plan.
A Good Idea: With MiniMunchers, Carla Sullivan has created
the ultimate resource for finding child-friendly restaurants in the city.
Activity of the Month: If golf or tennis is your child’s
game, check out these city courts and courses that offer lessons for all ages.
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! From a legendary Cape Cod resort to a rustic refuge in Provence, splendid destinations for summer
travel.
In The Neighborhood : The Sheffield, a favorite Manhattan luxury residential building,
redefines quintessential New York living.
Camp Countdown : How summer camp helps kids develop
emotional intelligence.
Buzzworthy: From Piper Weiss’ photo collection “My
Mom, Style Icon” to Victoria Brown’s new novel “Minding Ben,”
five of this season’s best reads for moms.
May Calendar: Our monthly roundup of family fun in the city; plus, the
month’s best exhibits and performances for kids.
On Second Thought : An NYC mom recounts her first year as parent
to an eight-year-old girl from Ethiopia.
Enjoy!
