New York Family’s May/June 2016 Issue

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Photo by Karen Haberberg Photography. Bobbie Thomas wears a Nanette Lepore top and David Lerner leggings.

FEATURES

America’s Bestie
With a new baby, a new beauty line, and a time-tested take on female empowerment, “TODAY” style editor and “Professional Girlfriend” Bobbie Thomas is thriving as a modern mother

Beach Ball
A family guide to enjoying surf and sun in NYC and beyond

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

15 Great Events For Summer
The World Science Fair, the Jazz Age Lawn Party, the 9th annual City Of Water Day Festival, and more

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
Spring forward

Events & Offers
A Florida babymoon giveaway and the 2016 New York Baby Show

Scoop
Interactive museum fun, stylish summer clothes for children, a photography book for and about city kids, the coolest personal care products for babies, and a great resource for summer fun

Spotlight: Golf, Swimming & Tennis
As the weather warms up, the timing is perfect to get kids feeling confident and independent in three of summer’s coolest activities–plus, our guide to best local swimming, golf, and tennis programs

Parent In Profile
Between Running Cool Mom Eats and releasing her first cookbook, city mom Stacie Billis helps parents cook with confidence–plus, one of her favorite recipes

Education
A private school admissions playbook–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local independent schools

Growing Up
In her book How To Raise An Adult, former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims tackles the problem of overparenting

Last Word
A mother-to-be reflects on her journey from rock bottom and the lessons she wants to teach her son

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RAISING KIDS IN THE CITY

Classes
Whatever you’re looking for, options for enriching children’s classes abound in NYC–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local classes venues

Birthdays
Whether your child is a toddler or a tween, our guide to the best party venues in the city is sure to delight–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local party venues

Museums
What’s new and cool at 10 of our favorite city museums–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local museums

Attractions
Explore each borough’s hidden gems and you’ll be rewarded with great fun, food, and family bonding

Shopping
Where to shop for kids’ clothes, toys, gear, and beyond

Health & Wellness
Local health and wellness experts offer sage advice on instilling good life habits in children–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local pediatricians and pediatric dentists

New & Expectant Parents
A prominent NYC parent coach offers advice on finding what works and what can be trusted–plus, a selective guide to local resources for new and expectant parents

Education
They say knowledge is power—so study up on the city’s best resources for choosing the right school for your child

Theater & Live Performance
New York City’s kid-friendly performing arts scene offers something for all ages to enjoy

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HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>

WICKED Broadway

<p>There’s no place like Oz—and there’s no show like WICKED. Are you ready to experience the original Broadway blockbuster?</p>

Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>