New York Family’s April 2013 Issue

Contests & Special Events

Features

With Her Tribeca Lab Now Open And Pop-Up Stores Soon To Come, Maternity Guru Rosie Pope Is Ready For Her Next Big Thing—The New York Baby Show

To Birth & Beyond
A Survey Of Favorite Prenatal, Post-Natal, And Childbirth Education And Support Services Around The City

13 High Design Car Seats That Give Baby A Safe And Comfortable Ride

Get With The (Summer) Program!
From Architecture To Art, From Sports To Fashion, Explore The Wonderful Classes And Camps In And Around NYC This Summer

Many Camps Now Offer Sessions Of Varying Lengths, Accommodating Parents And Children Who May Have Other Plans And Priorities

Family Fun Guide 

Ten Great Events For April
KindieFest 2013, Disney Fantasia Live, Cherry Blossom Festival, And More

Three Kindie Groups Are Snagging The Spotlight With Unbeatable Energy And Multicultural SoundsHome & Away

Quality Time (Green Living)
Five Manageable Ways To Help The Environment As A Family

Pins & Needles, A Local Fabric Store And Craft Studio, Makes Sewing Fun, Creative, And Full Of Life Skills For Kids

Columns

Editor’s Note
I Remember Rosie

Contests & Special Events

It’s My Party
Birthday Celebrations At Gymtime Rhythm & Glues, Chelsea Piers & Sports Club/LA

Scoop
Cookbook For Sleep-Deprived Parents, Tribeca Film For Fams, When Shopping Meets Philanthropy, Two Brothers In One Green City, And Celebrate Like A Star

Brooklyn Toy Store Norman & Jules Captures Childhood Joy Through An Unexpected Collection Of Playthings

Activity Of The Month
Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy Sweeps Young Children Into The Sport With Imaginative Games And Purposeful Play Off Of The Green

Energized By A Menu Of Creative Hands-On Experiments, SciTech Kids Makes Scientific Learning Fun And Intriguing For Children

Growing Up
An Art-Based Therapy Known As Picture-Mapping Can Be A Helpful Tool For Dealing With Common Child Behavior Problems

How One Local Mom Savors The Goofy Side Of Parenting Her Two Growing Girls

Relevant Directory Listings

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Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They’ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child’s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They’ll have fun! At camp’s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>

Saf-T-Swim

<p>For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>