New York Family’s May 2014 Issue

Time Of Her Life
“Boardwalk Empire” star Kelly Macdonald on her low-key approach to fame and family

Summer Learnin’
Part II of our guide to the best summer classes and camps in and around the city for kids

Moms We Love
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, we caught up with seven extraordinary city moms about life, work, and raising a family in NYC

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events For May
“Dear Albert Einstein” by Making Books Sing, New Victory’s Baby Rave, Mother’s Day chamber music, and more

Flower-Gazing For Fams
Our guide to the best spots in the city to spot May flowers

HOME & AWAY

Crushing On Canada
New York Family’s Editor ventures to Canada with his family to behold the summertime sights of Montreal, Quebec City & The Charlevoix

COULMNS

Editor’s Note
A teachable moment

Events & Offers
Get all the scoop on the New York Baby Show — coming up this month on May 17-18!

Scoop
An online registry resource, a kids’ collection from a hip fashion label, summer fun at Coney Island, and Central Park’s newly renovated playground, and a much awaited children’s book!

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at 74th St. MAGIC, Gymboree, and Eloise at the Plaza

Lysst
Inspired gifts for Mother’s Day

Starting Out
Our guide to the best car seats of 2014

Education
A neighborhood guide to the city’s nursery schools

Activity of the Month
Swing into spring with local golf and tennis programs

A Good Idea
What you need to know as you look to hire a childcare provider

Wellness
Catching up with the authors—and local moms—of The 52 Weeks

The Last Word
When her young daughter starts to doubt her hair (and herself) the author makes a bold beauty statement of her own

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.