New York Family’s February 2015 Issue

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Photo by Ali Smith Photography. On Amy Ryan: 4.collective Daniella lace cap-sleeve dress; Gabriel & Co fine jewelry.

FEATURES

The Art Of Being Amy: Actress and lifelong New Yorker Amy Ryan discusses the magic of motherhood’s small moments and how the city—like the acting life—continues to inspire her

Marriage Material: Five noted observers of  the realms of love and relationships weigh in on what it takes to keep a marriage on the up-and-up while raising kids

Bump, Birth, Baby: A roundup of pre- and post-natal education, exercise, and support classes around the city

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events For February: The Little Orchestra Society’s LolliPops Spring Concert Series, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, “Circus Xtreme,” and more

HOME & AWAY

Camp Countdown: What’s so awesome about summer camp

Travel: Sweet family ski escapes near NYC

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note: A million gestures

Events & Offers: Camp Fairs (details and registration here), an International Culinary Center giveaway, and more

Scoop: The chicest teethers, a new e-commerce platform for moms-to-be, a UES play space, a local kids’ clothing line, and a fab tutoring service

It’s My Party: Birthday celebrations at Let’s Dress Up, the Gaga Center, and Chocolate Works

Lysst: Valentine’s Day tokens of affection to give the special moms and dads in your life

Activity of the Month: Art: Unique DIY projects, from some of the city’s top art programs, to inspire kids from toddlers to tweens

Starting Out: Our annual guide to the best baby bottles and breast pumps on the market

A Special Place: Offering a holistic approach to healing, Manhattan’s Seleni Institute is a haven for pre- and post-natal mental health

Giving Back: Fashion industry vet and mom-of-two Eleanor Ylvisaker gets personal about charity and her role in the Bunny Hop—one of the city’s premier family fundraisers

Parent in Profile: Actress Miriam Shor discusses raising kids in NYC and her new sitcom

A Good Idea: An interview with Ron Lieber, New York Times columnist and author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money

The Last Word: What happens when a Brooklyn fam heads to the UK for a yearlong adventure

 

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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>

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Private and group music lessons & dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind & brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!</span></p>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>