New York Family’s September 2014 Issue

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Photo by Sarah Merians Photography. On Norah O’Donnell: LK Bennett dress. Backpacks: (in Norah’s right hand) Kipling Seoul Print Backpack in Circles & Stripes, Kipling Ravier Backpack in Breezy Turquoise, (in Norah’s right hand) Flavia Carvalho for Adelaide New York.

Features

Anchor Mom
“CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell reports live on journalism, early-rising, and being a mom-of-three

Class-ic Favorites
Our annual guide to fall classes—for kids of all ages, from tots to tweens—is proof that there’s tons of fun & learning to be had outside the classroom. Plus, new offerings from musician Laurie Berkner

Supply & Demand
Set your students up for success with a guide to savvy school supplies from New York Family and KidzVuz

Gaining Admission
As private school and nursery school applications come due, here’s what to think about

The Craft Of Teaching
The case for making teacher education the priority for improving America’s schools

Family Fun Guide

10 Great Events For September
Wave Hill Honey Weekend, Central Park Horse Show, Queens County Fair, and more

National Treasure
Explore the rich history of the Roosevelts with documentarian (and dad) Ken Burns’ local picks

Columns

Editor’s Note
A song for a new season

Events & Offers
Admissions trends and advice for back-to-school, Blackboard Awards for Schools and Principals nominations, and parent hero nominations

It’s My Party
Birthdays at Make Meaning, Sports Club/LA, and Temple Israel with Simply Sports

Scoop
Do-gooder diaper bags, the ultimate shopping app for parents, a new school downtown, a cool educational TV show, and the gift of reading

Lysst
Send your students back to school in fine fashion with our style syllabus for fall

Treats
Hit your stride with our fab fall footwear picks for kids

Starting Out
With a focus on early learning and child development, Explore+Discover plans to be a daycare center like no other

Parent In Profile
As she celebrates 20 years of her eponymous kids’ salons, Cozy Friedman takes her brand to the next level with her new and improved line of signature hair care products

A Special Place
At the popular Kids at Art, children learn the joys and challenges of creativity and other life lessons

A Good Idea
York Avenue Preschool doubles down on their educational offerings

Education
Many parents—locally and globally—turn to The School Choice Group to help find the right educational setting for their child. Plus, learn about a great scholarship for passionate young learners

The Last Word
When his young space-obsessed son expresses concern about the future of our galaxy, the author wonders what, if anything, to do about it

Relevant Directory Listings

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Once Upon A Mattress

<p>Bring your kids.</p> <p>Bring your parents.</p> <p>Bring your favorite pajamas!</p> <p>Once Upon a Mattress is back on Broadway, and it’s “pure let’s-be-kids entertainment” (New Yorker) fit for ages 7 to 107!</p> <p>Two-time Tony® winner Sutton Foster stars as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, alongside royalty of stage and screen Michael Urie and Queen of Comedy Ana Gasteyer. Adapted for a new generation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), this uproarious retelling of The Princess and the Pea introduces the unapologetically eccentric Winnifred to an uptight kingdom, where she charms, delights, and dances her way to the top… of a stack of mattresses.</p> <p>So give the babysitter the night off and your kids a night on the town – you'll all live happily ever laughter!</p> <p>Get tickets at <a href="https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/">https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/</a></p>

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals—all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!</span></span></p>

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>