New York Family’s December 2013 Issue

Our December cover girl Betsy Brandt; photo by Michael Jurick; on Betsy Brandt: Shoshanna dress, Stephanie Kantis gold cuff bracelet; location: The JCC in Manhattan

Features

Breaking Fab
Rising star, mother of two, and New York newcomer Betsy Brandt makes an elegant transition from “Breaking Bad” to sitcom sweetheart on “The Michael J. Fox Show”

The Gift Of Giving Back
Celebrate both the true spirit of the holiday season as well as the core of New York City’s sense of community with some of our favorite local, family-centric charities

Got Class?
A sneak peek into the varied enrichment offerings coming this winter, from arts and music to sports and dance

Family Fun Guide

10 Great Events For December
Pirate School, “A Christmas Story,” “Peter & the Wolf,” and more

The Ultimate Checklist For A Classic NYC Holiday
A guide to the best tress, Santas, lights, “Nutcracker” shows, window displays, and seasonal shopping locales

The Center Of It All
New York City’s premier hub for the performing arts, Lincoln Center, is many children’s first introduction to opera, ballet, jazz, and—of course—the circus

Home & Away

Travel
Sweet ski escapes near NYC, plus our editor’s picks for fab family winter break resorts

Quality Time
Add creative flair to a holiday crafting staple—paper snowflakes—with our step-by-step tips

Columns

Editor’s Note
Hands Off, Hands On

Events & Offers
A 74th St. MAGIC giveaway, New York Family’s upcoming Camp Fairs, and the scoop on the ultimate moms’ night out

Scoop
Cute clothes from Cabbages & Kings NY, the latest in LEGO news, a memory-keeping app for parents, and more

Lysst
Great gifts—both luxurious and understated—for grownups (because the holidays aren’t only about the kids)

Treats
The most fun and festive toys of the year for all the little sugar plums on your nice list

Parent In Profile
After years of supporting parents of multiples in both local and national organizations, NYC mom Natalie Diaz has written a book about everything she’s learned

Activity Of The Month
Young NYC gymnasts from a variety of gyms and programs give us their tips on sticking it

The Last Word
A local mom remembers her twins’ first Christmas in the NICU

Relevant Directory Listings

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Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.</span></p>

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that’s just right for your child. </span></p>

Studio E Art Classes

<p>Art, drawing, illustration, painting, and pottery.  Studio E Art Classes for ages 2 ½ to adult offers a creative space to find joy and rest in the creative arts. 7-week sessions are available for all classes, or just drop into a class to give it a try.</p> <p>Studio E Art is a great place to schedule a birthday party, celebration, scout troop activity, fundraiser and more.  Summer camps for children and tweens are available for half or full day in art or pottery.</p> <p>Find a complete list of classes, descriptions, and times on our <a href="https://studioeartclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>, or give us a call at 631-744-4001</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bc02a8ce-7fff-3ce7-fefb-13163f0a79b6"></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2e621915-7fff-f490-fe96-ea466c05ebda"></span></span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-eef1d235-7fff-f52c-632b-0a2c03581014"></span></p>