New York Family’s April Issue

We’re excited to bring you New York Family magazine’s April issue.
Here are the highlights! —


*Editor’s Note
:
Bump It Up


*New York Family
Contests & Special Events
: The New Amsterdam Bike Show,
a dream nursery giveaway, plus next month’s New York Baby Show

*The Gilted Age:
How Gilt Groupe Entrepreneurs Alexandra Wilkis Wilson & Alexis Maybank
Built An Online Shopping Empire–And Took On Manhattan Motherhood

*Mama Struts Her
Stuff
: More Than 20 Moms Walked The Runway For NYC Fashion
Week’s First Ever Show For
Mothers


*
Registry Rescue:
10 Tips For Taking The Stress Out Of The Baby Checklist (Plus, Product Picks From
The Pros)

*You’re Only A Day
Camp Away
: Our Guide To Finding The Right One For Your Child


*FAMILY FUN GUIDE*


*10 Great Events For
April


*Figaro For Families:
The Dicapo Opera Theatre Makes An Intimidating Art Form Fun And Accessible For
Kids


*A Family Guide To
The Tribeca Film Festival
: The Five Movies You Shouldn’t
Miss


*HOME
& AWAY
*


*On The Market: Residential
Buildings That Offer Special Amenities For Eco-Minded Families

*Travel:
For A Fun Weekend Getaway, New York Families Are Looking To Baltimore


*Quality Time: Celebrate
Earth Day With Green Eats, Crafts & Toys


*COLUMNS*


*Scoop:
1st National Princess Week, an app for little authors, local archery lessons
and more


*Cycle And The City:
Transportation Alternatives’ Paul Steely White, Plus The Newest Bike Gear For
Kids


*Starting Out:
Pregnant Women Have Lots Of Questions And They Often Turn To People Like Renee
Sullivan For Guidance And Support


*Activity Of The Month:
From Childbirth Education To Postpartum Exercise, A Round-Up Of Prenatal And
Postnatal Classes And Support Groups


*Growing Up:
In Her New Book Bringing Up Bébé,
Journalist And Mother Of Three Pamela Druckerman Argues That French Parents Do
It Better

*The Last Word:
One Mom Learns That The Best Way To Get Past Her Teenage Daughter’s Shut
Bedroom Door Is To Remember Her Own


As always, we would love to know what you think.
Please e-mail us at [email protected] with
your feedback.


Enjoy!

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Brooklyn Music School

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events. </span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b378613-7fff-f89d-3c88-fe6beaabeb55"></span></p>

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>