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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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>

Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</p>

Play On! Studios

<p>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!</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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’ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p> </p>