New York Family’s April 2013 Issue

Contests & Special Events

The Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, The New York Baby Show, Blackboard Awards, Local Camp Fairs This Month

Features

Rosie The Riveting

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

Fasten Your Car Seat Belts

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

The Long And Short Of It

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

Culture

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

Quality Time (Crafts)

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

The Ultimate Nursery Giveaway, The New York Baby Show, Blackboard Awards, Local Camp Fairs This Month

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

Treats

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

A Good Idea

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

The Last Word

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

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;

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.

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;