New York Family’s September 2013 Issue

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Features

Bethenny’s New Reality
A devoted mom and successful lifestyle entrepreneur, Bethenny Frankel returns to television this fall with style and substance as host of her own daytime talk show

Head Of The Class

Our guide to the coolest early-learning and extracurricular classes in the city is designed to help children of all ages discover their bliss

iSmarts
The experts weigh in on the best ways to raise a savvy kid in the digital age

G&T & Me

The exclusive scoop on raising an accelerated learner in the city

Studying Up
A list of the best local education resources for parents (nursery through high school)

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For September
92Y Street Festival, Wave Hill’s Honey Weekend, the Queens County Fair, “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp,” and more

Home & Away

Quality Time
Started by two NYC moms, KidzVuz gives tweens a chance to share their opinions on just about anything in a safe and respectful community of their peers

Travel

Our travel editor hits the road to prove that there’s no better locale than New England to enjoy the unique charms of the autumnal season

Columns

Editor’s Note

September surprise

Events & Offers
An apple seeds full semester giveaway, nominate your child’s school or principal for a Blackboard Award, the official “birth announcement” for our new publication, and an invitation to a posh party expo

It’s My Party

Birthday celebrations at Super Soccer Stars, American Girl, and the Intrepid Museum

Scoop
A doodle book by a local dad, mysterious birthday fun, a new app for smarty-parents, and more

A Good Idea

Coming up on nearly a decade in business, the owners of Kidville share their journey and give us the scoop on what’s new at the popular franchise

Growing Up
The founder of socialskz:-) offers 7 tips on how social and emotional skills can help children succeed in school—and in life

A Special Place
One of the city’s leading basketball programs for kids, Fastbreak Sports, prepares to open a stunning new flagship facility

Treats
Take a step in the right direction with our roundup of fab fall footwear for kids

Lysst

Kick off the season with super cool back-to-school clothing and accessories

The Last Word
Our blogger Lani Serota offers a sweet apology to her older daughter for all of her first-time mom blunders over the years.

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

Private and group music lessons &amp; dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind &amp; 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!

Saf-T-Swim

For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;