New York Family’s August 2013 Issue

Photo by Miller Mobley/Redux

Features

Lean This Way
Arianna Huffington and Mika Brzezinski envision a world where personal fulfillment is valued as much as money and power

Top mayoral candidates discuss plans for improving family life in the city

Nursery & Private School Admissions
What a group of prominent school directors really wants parents to know

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For August
Broadway in Bryant Park, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, Summer Streets, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, and more

11 hot picnic spots in NYC

Home & Away

The family bucket list for end-of-summer NYC fun

Travel
Our great lakes: 8 driving-distance oases for a last-minute plunge

Columns

Editor’s Note
Summer forever

Events & Offers

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at My Gym UES, Temple Israel, and Glasshouses

Scoop

A Good Idea
Find a great nanny with our indispensable tips on the most important hire you’ll ever make

At Yummy Mummy, new moms can find breastfeeding bliss with quality products, support classes, and advice

A Special Place
By undertaking a massive expansion, Gymtime gets to revive the most glorious piece of its past—a competitive gymnastics program

A city mom decides to take on the dreaded nursery school admissions process without driving herself crazy