New York Family’s April 2013 Issue

Contests & Special Events

Features

With Her Tribeca Lab Now Open And Pop-Up Stores Soon To Come, Maternity Guru Rosie Pope Is Ready For Her Next Big Thing—The New York Baby Show

To Birth & Beyond
A Survey Of Favorite Prenatal, Post-Natal, And Childbirth Education And Support Services Around The City

13 High Design Car Seats That Give Baby A Safe And Comfortable Ride

Get With The (Summer) Program!
From Architecture To Art, From Sports To Fashion, Explore The Wonderful Classes And Camps In And Around NYC This Summer

Many Camps Now Offer Sessions Of Varying Lengths, Accommodating Parents And Children Who May Have Other Plans And Priorities

Family Fun Guide 

Ten Great Events For April
KindieFest 2013, Disney Fantasia Live, Cherry Blossom Festival, And More

Three Kindie Groups Are Snagging The Spotlight With Unbeatable Energy And Multicultural SoundsHome & Away

Quality Time (Green Living)
Five Manageable Ways To Help The Environment As A Family

Pins & Needles, A Local Fabric Store And Craft Studio, Makes Sewing Fun, Creative, And Full Of Life Skills For Kids

Columns

Editor’s Note
I Remember Rosie

Contests & Special Events

It’s My Party
Birthday Celebrations At Gymtime Rhythm & Glues, Chelsea Piers & Sports Club/LA

Scoop
Cookbook For Sleep-Deprived Parents, Tribeca Film For Fams, When Shopping Meets Philanthropy, Two Brothers In One Green City, And Celebrate Like A Star

Brooklyn Toy Store Norman & Jules Captures Childhood Joy Through An Unexpected Collection Of Playthings

Activity Of The Month
Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy Sweeps Young Children Into The Sport With Imaginative Games And Purposeful Play Off Of The Green

Energized By A Menu Of Creative Hands-On Experiments, SciTech Kids Makes Scientific Learning Fun And Intriguing For Children

Growing Up
An Art-Based Therapy Known As Picture-Mapping Can Be A Helpful Tool For Dealing With Common Child Behavior Problems

How One Local Mom Savors The Goofy Side Of Parenting Her Two Growing Girls

Relevant Directory Listings

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WICKED Broadway

<p>There’s no place like Oz—and there’s no show like WICKED. Are you ready to experience the original Broadway blockbuster?</p>

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals—all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!</span></span></p>

Super Soccer Stars

<p>Soccer Stars is New York’s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps.</p> <p>At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace.</p> <p>Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent & Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week:</p> <p><strong>Connecticut:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Westchester:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>New York City:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Can’t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available! </p>