New York Family’s February 2014 Issue

Features

Tough Cookie
For Iron Chef and local mom Alex Guarnaschelli, life’s finest ingredients include hard work, quality mother-daughter time, and plenty of fresh produce

Bloggers We Love

A tribute to ten local bloggers with a special mix of voice, vision, and love of family

To Birth & Beyond
A roundup of pre- and post-natal education, exercise, and support classes around the city

Family Fun Guide

10 Great Events For February
Celebrating Dave Brubeck with Jazz at Lincoln Center, a modern take on “The Frog Prince,” Kids’ Week at the Intrepid, and more

Winter Culture Guide

For families who like to plan ahead, here’s our family-fun hit list for the coming months

Home & Away

Quality Time
How an organized apartment can help foster good learning habits, responsibility, and independence in children

Camp Countdown

Choosing the right type of camp for your child—whether day or sleepaway, single-sex or coed, traditional or specialist—can make all the difference

Columns

Editor’s Note
Like It Is

Events & Offers

A six-month Mathnasium membership giveaway, February Camp Fairs, the Scoop on the New York Baby Show, and more

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at The Craft Studio, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, and the Field House at Chelsea Piers

Scoop

The hottest new stroller swag, pottery parties in Long Island City, a test prep resource for kids, and more

Lysst
Red-hot Valentine’s Day gifts for luxury-loving moms and dads

Activity of the Month

Fun DIY projects for kids of all ages from local art programs

Growing Up
In her debut book, All Joy and No Fun, journalist and local mom Jennifer Senior puts the focus on the complexities of modern parenthood

Starting Out

The best bottles and breast pumps of 2014

A Good Idea
Your guide to the best outdoor spring sports programs in the city for kids

The Last Word

A local mother shares the cautionary story of her daughter’s two-year recovery from a sports-related concussion

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.