New York Family’s April 2014 Issue

Apr2014FEATURES

Partners In Everything
As they welcome their fourth child and celebrate their first line of baby clothes, Rosie & Daron Pope share their secrets for staying in synch at home and in the office

Family Health & Wellness Guide
Our readers share their favorite local pediatricians, pediatric dentists and orthodontists, and OB-GYNs. Plus, advice on pre- and post-natal health and on how to pick a pediatrician, and pediatric dentist and orthodontist 

Not Your Regularly Scheduled Programming
Fun summer camps and classes for city kids of all interests (Part I)

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events For April
Bello Mania” at the New Victory Theater, celebrating STEM at the Maker’s Festival, Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and more

Park It Here
Just in time for spring, our family guide to the city’s best parks 

HOME & AWAY

Camp Countdown
Geek out over a host of summer programs with a foundation in math, science, and technology

Dads Of Real Estate
Two local dads, who happen to be on top of the city’s real estate game, share what “location, location, location,” means to them and their families 

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
Lovers as parents, parents as partners 

Events & Offers
The scoop on the New York Baby Show, our April Camp Fairs, a TLB Music giveaway, and Blackboard Award nominations

Scoop
Sweet treats on the UES, an affordable tutoring program, the ultimate nanny finder, a great sporty toy, and prenatal products

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at Jodi’s Gym, Session 73, and apple seeds

Activity Of The Month
The best yoga classes in the city for families

Starting Out
From upscale boutiques to comprehensive super-stores, the NYC metro area has baby-shopping for every budget and need

Education
Savvy and sympathetic, Smart City Kids founder Roxana Reid has created one of the city’s premiere admissions consultancies focused on nursery school through high school

A Special Place
The Horticultural Society of New York (AKA the Hort) is growing a new generation of little gardeners and eco-minded families

A Good Idea
As the NYC Dads Group reaches their fifth anniversary and launches a national hub, the founders share five important truths they’ve learned about fatherhood

The Last Word
One local mom reflects on the importance of amazing aunts in any child’s life—and shares why she loves being an “auntie” herself

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Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.  Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.  Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.  Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer.</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">First Steps (ages 18 mos – 5 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Kids & Teens (ages 6-18 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)</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>

Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</p>