New York Family’s April 2013 Issue

Contests & Special Events

The Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, The New York Baby Show, Blackboard Awards, Local Camp Fairs This Month

Features

Rosie The Riveting

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

Fasten Your Car Seat Belts

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

The Long And Short Of It

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

Culture

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

Quality Time (Crafts)

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

The Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, The New York Baby Show, Blackboard Awards, Local Camp Fairs This Month

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

Treats

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

A Good Idea

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

The Last Word

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

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

CK Kids

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;</span></p>

Monster Mini Golf

<p>Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique &ldquo;WEIRD Radio&rdquo; station&rdquo; and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.</p>