New York Family’s October 2013 Issue

Photo by Karen Haberberg

Features

The Big Easy
For a couple at the epicenter of the city’s social pulse, hotelier Sean MacPherson and nightlife doyenne Rachelle Hruska-MacPherson take a remarkably laidback approach to urban parenting

Doctors We Love
Our guide to NYC’s most talented and dedicated pediatricians and pediatric specialists

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For October
Chile Pepper Festival, Gridiron Glory exhibit, “Little Red Riding Hood,” and more

Ten Creepy, Crawly City Celebrations For Halloween
Boo at the Zoo, Haunted High Line, Central Park Pumpkin Fest, and more

A Victory for Children’s Theater
No one pushes the potential of theater for young audiences like New Victory—and this season even babies and toddlers can enjoy the experience

Home & Away

The Moms Of Real Estate
To explore the age-old question of where to raise your children, we asked some of the city’s top real estate executives (who are also moms) to discuss their own living choices

Quality Time
Get frighteningly festive for Halloween with our top picks for perfect pumpkins, tasty treats, and cool costumes

Columns

Editor’s Note
I’ll Have What They’re Having

Events & Offers
A Fastbreak Kids giveaway, a must-go G&T symposium, a sneak peek at our picks for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a special Halloween party

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at the Montclare School, Dylan’s Candy Bar, and PhotoOp

Scoop
Rosie Pope and Belly Bandit team up against breast cancer, opportunities for the whole family to give back, our guide to fall fun, and more

A Special Place
PhotoOp, and its owner Nathan Gindi helps NYC families get ready for their close-ups

A Good Idea
With its strong leader (who originally started as a volunteer) the Yorkville Youth Athletic Association has become a beacon in urban sports for kids.

Activity Of The Month: Dance
In a city bursting with excellent dance programs, we asked some talented young dancers (and their teachers) to give us a peak at the magic

Education
A conversation with education expert ML Nichols’ on her new book and how to support your child’s education

Education
The ERB may be on the way out, but tutoring very young children probably isn’t

The Last Word
As her daughter builds a mini metropolis, one local mom discovers an unexpected life lesson

Relevant Directory Listings

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Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers’ Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one’s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry. </div> <div> </div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

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>

Back to the Future The Musical

<div> <div>Marty McFly just broke the time barrier. He’s only got 2 hours and 40 minutes (plus intermission) to fix it. Good news, there’s still time! Get tickets to this electric blast from the past before our final Broadway performance Jan. 5.</div> <div> </div> <div>Tickets: <a href="http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/&source=gmail&ust=1728739748105000&usg=AOvVaw1RQpZRqLCz6jPA8jX9nERf">www.<wbr />backtothefuturemusical.com/<wbr />new-york/</a></div> </div>