The March 2013 Issue Of New York Family

Features

Mom Goes To Washington
How U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Balances The Demands Of Political Life And Her Most Important Constituents—Her Family

Making Birthday Magic
Pick A Theme, Any Theme, For Your Child’s Next Birthday Bash!

Best In Medicine
Our Annual Guide To The Top Hospitals In NYC

Ready, Set, Cure
Urgent Care Centers: The Hottest Trend In Emergency Medicine

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For March
Giants Of The Deep, A Tooth Fairy Tale, Sleeping Beauty Ballet, And More

Home & Away

Real Estate
A Roundup Of Luxurious New Buildings—And One Community Classic—With Multi-Bedroom Units And Kid-Friendly Amenities

Camps: Making A Match
10 Things To Consider When Choosing A Summer Camp

Camps: Solo Or Duo
Should A Child Go To Sleepaway Camp With A Buddy?

Columns

Editor’s Note
On Politics & Parenting

Contests & Special Events
A Scholastic Party Giveaway, Local Camp Fairs This Month, The 2013 New York Baby Show

Scoop
Easter Photo Opps, A Local Fair Trade Market, Adorable Wall Art, And More

Education
For Struggling Middle And High School Students, Fusion Academy Takes Personalized Attention To The Highest Level, With A Nurturing Environment And A 1:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Where To Shop
Some Of The NYC-Metro Area’s Best Shopping For Nursery, Feeding, And Baby Gear

The Best Baby Bottles And Breast Pumps Of 2013
A Collection That Takes Everything From Colic To Non-Toxic Materials Into Consideration—Plus Great Breast Pumps For Optimal Comfort And Customization

The Last Word
A Family Trip To Disney World Has This Writer Thinking That Princess Culture Might Not Be Such A Bad Thing…In Its Place

Super Soccer Stars

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> <p><strong>Connecticut:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Westchester:</strong></p> <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> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>New York City:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>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;</p>

Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>