New York Family’s August 2016 Issue

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Photo by Sarah Merians Photography. Denise Albert (left) wears an Erin by Erin Fetherson dress & Giuseppe Zanotti shoes from Neiman Marcus, Paramus, and bracelets by Alef Bet Jewelry; Melissa Musen Gerstein (right) wears a La Petite Robe Chiara Boni dress & Christian Louboutin shoes from Neiman Marcus, Paramus.

FEATURES

It’s A MOMS’ World  
How Denise Albert and Melissa Musen Gerstein co-founded a media “mom-pire” built on candid conversation, parent-to-parent support, and a healthy dose of celebrity sparkle

See You In September (But Not So Fast)
Ten tips for savoring summer’s final days–plus, tips for family fun at popular summer destinations outside of the city

Planning & Perspective
Independent school officials and consultants offer advice on nursery and on-going admissions

Conversation Starters
Two local mothers engage in real talk about race and parenting

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events For August
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, Summer Streets, Cirque du Soleil’s “Toruk,” and more

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TREATS

Backpacks Are Back, Alright!
Our top backpack picks for every age, style, and sensibility

Pack To The Future
The coolest classroom essentials and school supplies for students of all ages

HOME & AWAY

Travel
Ten seasonal picks for family fun on Long Island’s North Fork

Quality Time
Make the most of your square footage with stylish and innovative solutions from Resource Furniture

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
Parental Politics

Events & Offers
Big car seat giveaway, our new Sports e-newsletter, and the Blackboard Awards for Schools and Principals

Scoop
Baby gear from Rachel Zoe, French pastry classes for kids, a cool culture app, a new shopping resource, and science fun for girls

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at My Gym and Uno Chicago Grill, and with Simply Sports

Spotlight: Dance
Picking the right dance genre for your child–plus, where to dance in NYC

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Education
How a high school friendship sparked one writer’s passion for the Spanish language

Good Idea
NORY’s unique pay-as-you-go children’s classes offer innovation (and fun!) for NYC kids

Special Place
Through exploration and movement, MusiBambino fosters a lifelong love of music

Parent In Profile
As senior editorial director at POPSUGAR Moms, Rebecca Gruber helps foster one of the internet’s leading parenting communities

Starting Out
Digital baby journal Tinybeans helps parents celebrate and share the everyday moments

Last Word
One local mom prepares to have both her daughters at camp for the summer

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Saf-T-Swim

<p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

<p>Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, & MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!</p>