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New York Family’s January 2014 Issue

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Photo by Sarah Merians Photography; On Shoshanna Gruss: Shoshanna Denim Ombre Tweed Helena dress (Resort 2014); Dolce & Gabbana shoes; Shourouk necklace; Graff wedding bands; Hair by Andre Davis, Makeup by Caitlin Wooters
Photo by Sarah Merians Photography; On Shoshanna Gruss: Shoshanna Denim Ombre Tweed Helena dress (Resort 2014); Dolce & Gabbana shoes; Shourouk necklace; Graff wedding bands; Hair by Andre Davis, Makeup by Caitlin Wooters

Features

Sho’ Time
As she celebrates her clothing line’s 15th anniversary, designer—and New York mom of three—Shoshanna Gruss opens up about fashion, family, and why she never makes New Year’s resolutions

Class-ified Information
Our guide to classes—for kids of all ages—has the inside scoop on fresh, fabulous, and just plain fun offerings for the New Year

Family Fun Guide

10 Great Events For January
Learn to be an NFL official, “Mysteries of the Unseen World” at IMAX, “The Little Prince: A New York Story,” and more

Winter Fun Guide
Your guide to the season’s best sledding, skiing, winter fests, hot cocoa sips, and more

Home & Away

Camp Countdown
10 Things To Consider When Choosing A Summer Camp

Moms Of Real Estate: Part 3
Two NYC moms in the thick of the real estate industry share their tips and tales about raising a family in the city

Columns

Editor’s Note
A vote for the city

Events & Offers
A $1,000 giggle registry giveaway, January Camp Fairs, the scoop on signing up for our e-newsletters

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at NY Kids’ Club, Central Park, and Pop Star Parties

Scoop
A new tech toy, a personalized book featuring the illustrator of the Harry Potter series, a buzz-worthy cartoon, and more

Parent In Profile
Acclaimed baby listener and behavioral scientist Priscilla Dunstan has cracked the code on the cries of infants

Growing Up
Who better than Dr. Karen Rancourt, a loving grandmother with a PhD in child development, to write a popular column about the thorny issues between parents and grandparents?

A Special Place
Since its founding 10 years ago, giggle has been the retail gold standard for new and expectant parents shopping for newborns and beyond

Last Word
A local mom reconsiders her relationship with white wine

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The Language Workshop For Children

<p dir="ltr">After offering both group and private lessons for many years and analyzing the results over time, The Language Workshop for Children, founded in1973, has decided to emphasize private remote lessons at shorter intervals. Our skilled educators will focus their attention exclusively on the unique needs, learning style, and interests of your child. This allows a bond to develop between teacher and student, which has been shown to drastically improve retention. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OUR METHOD </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Developed by the pioneers of language education for children, our programs bring decades of experience to your living room with individualized, active language classes. Each lesson is based on proven methods and materials perfected to capture your child’s attention during the ages when he/she absorbs information the fastest.   </p> <p dir="ltr">While other online language classes rely on videos for passive learning, we deliver interactive, and engaging lessons with native-fluent teachers. In addition, all our teachers are certified in the Thibaut Technique which has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and many other well-respected publications.  </p> <p dir="ltr">Our short one-on-one lessons give kids the chance to focus, hear pronunciation clearly, and practice speaking in their target language. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>THE PROCESS</strong> </p> <p dir="ltr">First, students have a short meeting with our Director Francois Thibaut, in English, with their parent(s) present. Mr. Thibaut will determine the best course of study, including class length and frequency, the right teacher, lesson format and materials (or action games for younger students.) Then the learning begins! Mr. Thibaut will continually check in on your child’s learning to assure they are getting the most of their classes. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OTHER OFFERINGS </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We can also help your child prepare for: the French subject tests for SAT, AP & CLEP, the European DELF/DALF, the Canadian TEF and other standardized testing, college entry exams, studying or traveling abroad, cultural changes when moving abroad, and much more! </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a97d759c-7fff-6e4d-8e93-70e093aa10f1"> </span></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>

Elf the Musical

<p>They'll sing loud for all to hear. You can bring the Christmas cheer.</p> <p>Start decking the halls, people – <em><strong>it's Elf The Musical</strong></em>!</p> <p>After a decade away, the beloved holiday classic is back on Broadway for a strictly limited run. Whether you’re searching for the perfect stocking stuffer or a festive outing for the whole family, this family-friendly show is packed with joy, laughter, and snow-covered magic.</p> <p>A musical comedy adaptation of the hit 2003 film, <em><strong>Elf The Musical</strong></em> follows Buddy the orphan who, after being raised by elves at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and help the people he meets rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Academy Award® nominee Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") is Santa Claus alongside Tony Award® nominee Grey Henson as Buddy, Drama Desk Award nominee Ashley Brown as Emily, and rising star Kayla Davion as Jovie. Plus, keep an eye out for social media celebrity Kalen Allen – known for his appearances on "The Ellen Show" – as the hilarious store manager.</p> <p>Called “a slickly irresistible and fizzily enjoyable confection of a show” (<em>Time Out</em>), this holly-jolly hit is one you won't want to miss. Through January 4 only!</p>