New York Family’s January/February 2016 Issue

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Cover Photo by Lindsay May for Classic Kids Photography.

FEATURES

Mom Squad
Four media mavens—“Good Morning America’s” Amy Robach and Sara Haines and “TODAY” producers Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner—discuss work, family, and the sustaining power of friendship

The Class Of 2016
Start the New Year off right with our guide to NYC’s top kids’ classes for all ages

The Wheel World
This is the true story of 49 strollers, picked as the best of 2016…here’s what happens when new parents stop spinning their wheels and start shopping for real

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

15 Great Events For Winter
Winter Jam NYC in Central Park, Kids Week 2016 at the Intrepid Museum, the New York International Children’s Film Festival, and more

The Big Chill
As the temperature drops below 40, here are 40+ ideas—from local skiing and sledding to nearby winter festivals—for making the most of winter in the city

HOME & AWAY

Camp Countdown
The best ways to research a camp

Travel
Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, offer activity, relaxation, and culture to adventurous families

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
You’ve got a friend

Events & Offers
A big stroller giveaway, a “Sesame Street Live” giveaway, and the scoop on our upcoming Camp Fairs

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at the Craft Studio, apple seeds, and Central Park

Scoop
A new baby gear store in SoHo, a family theatergoing resource, the ultimate babysitter booking app, on-demand kids’ classes, and Taylor Swift for babies

Spotlight: Language
How to support your child’s language learning outside the classroom

Starting Out
The best pre- and post-natal education, exercise, and support classes in the city

Education
La Scuola d’Italia expands its mission of bilingual and international education to a wonderfully grand and spacious new building near Columbus Circle

Last Word
Often motherhood dulls long-term friendships—but sometimes, if you’re lucky, it deepens them

Relevant Directory Listings

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The Music Institute of Long Island

<p dir="ltr">Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island’s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently. </p> <p dir="ltr">They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Directors: Carol & Geri Kushner:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches & performers. They believe in instilling the love of music,  fostering proficiency, success, confidence & believe all MILI students achieve success.</p> <p dir="ltr">Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College & Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College & Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University & have taught in L.I. public schools.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e9f5dcc8-7fff-2ad2-edea-98d61c367d72"></span></p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

<p dir="ltr">With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children & Teens can provide.</p> <p dir="ltr">This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer’s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-16583089-7fff-d8a9-61c2-8f689f7348b2"></span></p>