The New York Baby Show Was A Smash Success

We welcomed over 3,000 families to the New York Baby Show this past May! In case you missed it, here are some highlights from the 2012 show:

• Dr. Harvey Karp was our keynote speaker. He is America’s #1 Pediatrician, and Creator of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block DVDs and books.

• Ali Landry, celebrity mom and Spokesmoms.com Founder, gave moms the scoop on kids’ products & exciting mommy experiences.

• Over 100 top brands for new and expectant parents were there, including Destination Maternity, Skip Hop, Joovy, Quinny, Maxi-Cosi, Orbit Baby, Plum Organics, and many more.

• The Stroller Test Track was a great way for attendees to try out the newest strollers on the market.

• Britax entertained parents with a series of competitions and giveaways to promote the “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” movie.

• The amazing folks at Stroller Spa gave free stroller tune-ups.

• Dr. Alan Greene, author of From First Kicks to First Steps, and Today Show producers Mary Ann Zoellner and Alicia Ybarbo, authors of Today’s Moms: Essentials for Surviving Baby’s First Year, hosted discussions on important topics for new parents.

• We hosted an Ultimate Nursery Giveaway! One lucky winner won a complete nursery with a top-of-the-line crib, mattress & bedding, furniture, glider, layette, stroller, car seat and more.

Our next Baby Show will take place the weekend of May 18-19, 2013 in NYC. See you at the show! And be sure to sign up for the New York Family Baby newsletter.

Super Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is New York&rsquo;s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps. At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace. Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent &amp; Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week: Connecticut: <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> &nbsp; Westchester: <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> &nbsp; New York City: <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> &nbsp; Can&rsquo;t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available!&nbsp;

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills. </div> </div> </blockquote>

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.