The August Issue

*The Queen & King Of Cupcakes: How Mia + Jason Bauer Tastefully Manage The CRUMBS Empire, Two Adorable Children, And A Love As Sweet As Can Be

*The Case For Character: A New Book On The Surprising Ways That Traits Like Grit And Curiosity Can Improve Success In School And In Life

*Getting In: The ABCs (And EFGs And HIJs) Of Nursery School Admissions

*FAMILY FUN GUIDE*

*10 Great Events For August: Sports In The Streets, Dragon Boat Racing, Al Fresco Theater, And More

*The Best Kid-Friendly Food Trucks: From Ice Cream Sammies To Korean-Taco Hybrids, These Urban Bites Will Fill The Family Up

*HOME & AWAY*

*On The Market: A Roundup Of NYC Apartments With Suburban Appeal

*Travel: Favorite Destinations For Family Day Trips

*Quality Time: A Scrumptious End-of-Summer BBQ Lineup For The Family

*COLUMNS*

*Scoop: A Cool Playground For Hot Days, A Brand New Chelsea Cafe, Radio Flyer’s Hot New Rides, Commitment To Community, And Child Care Perfected

*It’s My Party: Birthday Celebrations At Let’s Dress Up, ExerBlast, And Eloise At The Plaza

*A Good Idea: With The Help Of Jeweler Hobbs & Kent, Local Schools Have Found Fundraising Success In Selling Beautiful Bits Of Institutional Pride

*Treats: Stock Up On Sensible, Stylish, And Sharp Back-To-School Supplies

*Special Needs: A Wonderful New Resource For Parents Of Children With Special Needs

*Kid Report: 11-Year-Old Queens Native Fátima Ptacek Is The New Voice Of Dora The Explorer

*A Special Place: My Gym UWS Introduces Little Kids To The Joy Of Exercising

*Starting Out: In Honor Of National Breastfeeding Month, We’ve Gathered The Essential Products

*Growing Up: Parenting Expert Marsha Greenberg On How To Discuss Natural Disasters With Kids

*The Last Word: An NYC Mom Reflects On Her Decision To Have A Home Birth

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