FEATURES
Wendy’s World
Beyond her thriving daytime talk show (seven seasons strong and counting), Wendy Williams finds fulfillment as a devoted mother, wife, and philanthropist
Giving For Good
These inspiring local charities remind us that there are all kinds of ways to make a difference in the lives of kids and families
Class Notes
Exciting news from some of our favorite venues for kids’ enrichment
FAMILY FUN GUIDE
10 Great Events For December
“ELF The Musical,” the Unsilent Night parade, the New-York Historical Society’s Historical Train Weekend, and more
The Most Wonderful Time
Make spirits bright with our guide to a classic New York City holiday
GIFT GUIDE
Toy Stories
Our guide to this holiday season’s most unique, educational, and fun toys for all ages
My True Love Gave To Me…
Surprising and delightful holiday gifts for grown-ups
HOME & AWAY
Real Estate
New amenity-rich residential buildings are sprouting up all over the city
Travel
Three islands in two weeks—a New York City family discovers Hawaii
COLUMNS
Editor’s Note
Getting by
Events & Offers
Our upcoming Camp Fairs, the 2015-2016 Ultimate Guide to Education, and the scoop on signing up for our weekly e-newsletters
It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at the Chord Club, Dance with Miss Rachel, and the Field House at Chelsea Piers
Scoop
The coolest custom cookies, a local caricaturist, Batik décor for kids, athletics and enrichment on the UES, a cooking class for kids in SoHo
Activity of the Month: Gymnastics
We asked coaches, directors, and owners at the city’s top gymnastics programs to tell us how they got started with the sport and why they love it
Special Place
Through their new franchise program, apple seeds is bringing their mission of community, play, and learning to more families than ever—and (no surprise) many of the new franchise owners are parents
Starting Out
New to the US, Gerber’s BabyNes combines a high-tech bottle prep machine with formula based on a baby’s changing nutritional needs
Last Word
Through the lens of her husband’s traditional grandmother, one local mom reflects on her own feelings of self-worth
