FEATURES
The Realest Mom in Fake News: “Daily Show” correspondent Desi Lydic talks parenthood, politics, and why you sometimes need a little wine to get through it all
One More For The Road: Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of time to fit in one last weekend getaway
Private School Admissions 101: Independent school officials and consultants offer advice on nursery and on-going admissions topics including school choice, parent interview do’s and don’ts, and preparing your child for their interview
FAMILY FUN GUIDE
10 Great Events For August: The New York Renaissance Faire, Summer Streets, the Blues BBQ Festival, and more
HOME & AWAY
Wellness: Ortho-K provides hope for myopic children and those who want freedom from corrective lenses
Quality Time: Daphne Oz savors the sweet taste of summer with three favorite seasonal recipes from her book The Happy Cook
COLUMNS
Editor’s Note: On an island in the sun
Events & Offers: The scoop on our Everything Baby Giveaway, our new education newsletter, and a special USTA Giveaway
Scoop: The sweetest stroller collaboration, a new baby store on the UWS, the parenting podcast we’re obsessed with, a great au pair service, and a new service for families traveling with babies
Spotlight: Dance: The city’s top dance programs share advice for aspiring dancers
Treats: Mix and match school supplies from the year’s hottest trends for a fall vibe that’s totally fresh
Education: Kumon offers five easy tips to ace the back-to-school transition
Good Idea: Bowery Babes celebrates 10 years of parenting connections and support
Special Place: Brooklyn Arts Exchange offers an environment for young artists to learn, grow, and succeed
Parent in Profile: Photographer Karen Haberberg is giving a voice to children living with rare genetic conditions
Starting Out: Journalist Jancee Dunn tackles the question of why dads act the way they do (and what moms can do about it!)
Last Word: One mom’s quest to just say no when her daughter asks for a baby sibling