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