New York Family’s October 2013 Issue

Features

The Big Easy
For a couple at the epicenter of the city’s social pulse, hotelier Sean MacPherson and nightlife doyenne Rachelle Hruska-MacPherson take a remarkably laidback approach to urban parenting

Doctors We Love
Our guide to NYC’s most talented and dedicated pediatricians and pediatric specialists

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For October
Chile Pepper Festival, Gridiron Glory exhibit, “Little Red Riding Hood,” and more

Ten Creepy, Crawly City Celebrations For Halloween
Boo at the Zoo, Haunted High Line, Central Park Pumpkin Fest, and more

A Victory for Children’s Theater
No one pushes the potential of theater for young audiences like New Victory—and this season even babies and toddlers can enjoy the experience

Home & Away

The Moms Of Real Estate
To explore the age-old question of where to raise your children, we asked some of the city’s top real estate executives (who are also moms) to discuss their own living choices

Quality Time
Get frighteningly festive for Halloween with our top picks for perfect pumpkins, tasty treats, and cool costumes

Columns

Editor’s Note
I’ll Have What They’re Having

Events & Offers
A Fastbreak Kids giveaway, a must-go G&T symposium, a sneak peek at our picks for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a special Halloween party

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at the Montclare School, Dylan’s Candy Bar, and PhotoOp

Scoop
Rosie Pope and Belly Bandit team up against breast cancer, opportunities for the whole family to give back, our guide to fall fun, and more

A Special Place
PhotoOp, and its owner Nathan Gindi helps NYC families get ready for their close-ups

A Good Idea
With its strong leader (who originally started as a volunteer) the Yorkville Youth Athletic Association has become a beacon in urban sports for kids.

Activity Of The Month: Dance
In a city bursting with excellent dance programs, we asked some talented young dancers (and their teachers) to give us a peak at the magic

Education
A conversation with education expert ML Nichols’ on her new book and how to support your child’s education

Education
The ERB may be on the way out, but tutoring very young children probably isn’t

The Last Word
As her daughter builds a mini metropolis, one local mom discovers an unexpected life lesson

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

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!"

Atlantic Acting School

Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!