New York Family’s October 2015 Issue

Photo by Lindsay May for Classic Kids Photography. Georgina Bloomberg wears a Vince sweater with her own pieces.
Photo by Lindsay May for Classic Kids Photography. Georgina Bloomberg wears a Vince sweater with her own pieces.

FEATURES

Blue-Ribbon Mom: Equestrian and animal welfare advocate Georgina Bloomberg on forging her own kind of family

Cures For The Common Questions: Top local pediatricians and pediatric specialists demystify commonly confused health topics

Tutor City: A quick guide to navigating NYC’s tutor landscape–plus, local tutoring and enrichment programs

School And Board: An overview of local country day and boarding schools

The World Ahead: Educators discuss the key ingredients of a global education

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events For October: The 31st annual Medieval Festival, Comic Con Family HQ, Wave Hill’s annual Honey Weekend, and more

Haunted Happenings:
Celebrate Halloween in NYC with these 10 ghoulish gatherings

HOME & AWAY

Quality Time: Set the scene for a unique trick-or-treat experience with spooky DIY projects and seasonal sweets

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note: To love what’s there

Events & Offers: A big apple seeds giveaway, Blackboard Awards nominations, and the fall 2015 issue of New York Family Baby

It’s My Party: Birthday celebrations at Ellington in the Park, the Playroom NYC, and Gymtime

Scoop: Boho-chic kids’ clothes, a new book about animals, Sanrio in Times Square, a new math and science location, and Eloise’s anniversary

Activity of the Month: Dance: NYC’s top dance programs offer something for every age and stage—from the youngest movers and groovers to poised teen ballerinas–plus, where to dance in NYC

Starting Out: With expanded editorial content and new fitness classes, FitBump is helping expectant moms train for the biggest workout of their lives 

Special Place: The New Victory Theater celebrates two decades of inspiring young audiences and their families

Growing Up: In her memoir, nutritionist and New York mom Dawn Lerman reflects on her complicated relationship with food and family

The Last Word: When a local mom steps in to help with her son’s talent show act, they both discover a new meaning of cool

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Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</p>

British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

The Tutorverse

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">Join The Tutorverse for the highest quality in academic enrichment and test preparation! Whether your student is gearing up for the </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">state exams, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, or SAT/ACT</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">, their team of </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">experienced and local professional educators</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> can help. Have your student join a </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">small-group class</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> at our downtown or Upper East Side locations. Or, they can meet with a </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">private tutor when and where it’s most convenient for your family</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">. Does your student need help building study skills or improving grades? Whether your middle or high schooler needs help with </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">STEM or humanities</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">, The Tutorverse's patient and affirming tutors will teach them how to build </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">confidence and content mastery</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">. </span><a style="color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:info@thetutorverse.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Send an email</a><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> or give them a call.</span></span></p>