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New York Family’s May 2013 Issue

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Melissa Joan Hart; cover photo by Lindsay May for Classic Kids Photography

Features

A Total Sweet Hart
Everyone’s favorite teenage witch, Melissa Joan Hart is now a mom of three—and still a TV star with singular charm

Moms We Love
This year’s group of local mom heroes reminds us of the many ways to contribute to family life in the city

Hot Summer Programs For Cool City Kids
A preview of great children’s programs for summer fun and learning

When Day Is The Way
Many day camps now attract older campers who appreciate their mix of programs and attractions

Terrific Twosomes
Discover some of the city’s best mommy & me classes

Registry Rescue
Ten tips for taking the stress out of the baby checklist

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For May
NYC wildflower week, all about frogs, block building galore, and more

Home & Away 

Quality Time
Three whimsical springtime recipes for kids: Petite Watermelons, Rainbow Cookes, and Sweetie Pie Pie Pops

Travel
Where the wild trips are: America’s most underrated national parks

Columns

Editor’s Note
Big hug

Contests & Special Events
The New York Baby Show, Blackboard Awards, Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, and New York Family on Pinterest

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at FAO Schwarz, The Gaga Center, and All Souls

Kid Report
Two weeks at St. Jude Children’s Hospital turned an NYC Teenager into a dedicated advocate for its mission

Scoop
NYC’s newest kids’ gym, African-inspired fashion, delicious cupcake crawl, and more

LYSST
Pass these fabulyss Mother’s Day gift ideas to your partner—or just treat yourself!

Activity Of The Month
A writer reflects on some important life lessons that horseback riding taught her

A Special Place
With the addition of specialized programming for 3- to 5-year-olds, Gymboree is more popular than ever with city families

Growing Up
A prominent author finds the secrets of successful families in some unlikely places

The Last Word
Hoping mightily for a natural childbirth, a local mom labored through 20 hours of contractions before wrestling with a different choice

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