New York Family’s December 2014 Issue

FEATURES

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Photo by Sarah Merians Photography. Hair & makeup by Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics by Kim Baker. Globe from the National Geographic Store

The Givers: Journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn on the many-fold ways people are making a difference in the world and in their own lives

Class Distinction: Expert tips on how to choose a kids’ class from some of the best enrichment programs in the city

Spreading Comfort & Joy: Celebrate the season of giving with some of our favorite charities—plus picks from local parents

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events For December: “Puss in Boots” by the Gotham Chamber Opera, PUSH Physical Theatre at Symphony Space, Make Music New York, and more

Spirit Of The Season: Our ultimate guide for a classic New York holiday—including the best trees, brightest lights, jolliest Santas, and more

Soul Of The City: How New York living has transformed Dan Zanes’ music and life

HOME & AWAY

Real Estate: Part 2 of our roundup of NYC’s most family-friendly new buildings and classic properties

Travel: Dream family vacations in London and Colorado

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note: Giving and getting

Events & Offers: The scoop on our Pinterest page, signing up for our e-newsletters, Blackboard Award nominations, and an UPPAbaby giveaway

Scoop: The latest Hello Kitty collaboration, a local nanny placement service, a new clothing store on the UES, a family photography book, and gourmet pregnancy craving treats

It’s My Party: Birthday celebrations at the Craft Studio, with Little Maestros, and in Times Square

Activity of the Month: Young gymnasts—from some of the city’s best programs—on why the sport makes them flip out. Plus, where to tumble in NYC

Treats: Our guide to the hottest holiday toys of the year for kids of all ages

Lysst: Luxurious stocking stuffers for the moms and dads on your nice list

The Last Word: With an open heart and generous spirit, one SAHM is changing her status from stay-at-home-mother to stay-at-home-daughter

 

 

 

 

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Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

Ivy Camps USA

<p>Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of engaging after-school classes, holiday camps, summer camps, and personalized tutoring. Their instructors come from the top 10 US universities and love to inspire and mentor emerging minds. Extracurricular classes, holiday camps, and summer camps are offered in STEM, Business Leadership, and Arts, Media & Communication for ages 6-14. Tutoring programs focus on supporting students academically, developing a mentoring relationship, and rekindling a love of learning. Ivy Camps USA is known for exceptional programming that kids love and parents trust.</p>

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties & private lessons for kids ages 3–13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>