We’re excited to bring you our June issue, featuring Spike and Tonya Lee, a
special section of dads we love, our super summer fun guide and lots more! Here
are the highlights: —
Welcome To The Family: This month’s tidings
include a once-in-a-lifetime giveaway from kiddie rockstar Laurie Berkner (who
will come to your home around bedtime to sing some of her favorite songs); and
the latest updates on the upcoming New Parents Expo in October.
Editor’s Note: Big Steps And Little
Ones
They’ve Gotta Have It: No Film Talk. No Knicks
Gossip. Just An Open Conversation With Spike And Tonya Lee About Parenting And
Family.
Dads We Love:
*Gramercy Tavern Chef Michael Anthony On Eating Local And
Helping Kids Discover The Culinary World
*As Executive Director Of Big Brothers Big
Sisters (NYC), Hector Batista Connects Urban Youth With
Positive, Dedicated Role Models
*In KidDictionary, Eric Ruhalter Finds Truth And Humor In
Making Up New Words For Old Parenting Tricks
*American
Idol Contestant And Queens Father Michael Lynche (aka “Big Mike”)
Finds A Musical Muse In His Daughter
*Bronx
Pediatrician David Appel Runs The Largest School
Health Program In The Nation While Writing His Own Prescription For Family Fun
*Event
Planner And Philanthropist Arthur Backal Produces Dream Occasions
For Families
*From His Front Row Perch, Sports Writer Ian O’Connor Has Uncovered Some Of Life’s
Biggest Lessons
Summer Splash 2011: Outdoor adventures,
summer supplies, kids swimsuits, travel ideas beyond the city, and a tip sheet
for fun in the sun on Long Island
*Pack Your Bags (And The Kids!): Plan Your
Summer Vacation By Theme
*Kidding Around On Long Island: From Surf
Lessons To A Kid-Friendly Vineyard…What’s Not To Love?
Joy of Shopping: Father’s
Day Finds For The Great Outdoors
Starting Out: When New Parents
Struggle To Help Their Baby Sleep, A Qualified Sleep Consultant Can Make All
The Difference
Growing Up: How To Battle Your
Kid’s Inevitable Summer “Brain Drain” With Books, Business And
Worldly Babble
A Special Place: With Crafts For Every
Kind Of Kid, The Craft Studio Is One Of The City’s Premiere Family Spots For
Art And Imagination
A Good Idea: With GoodieWords, NYC
Dad Adam Gittlin Taps Into Preschool Curiosity With Digital Magic
Activity of the Month: Some Of The City’s Best Young Swimmers Talk About Their
Passion For The Pool And Their Choice Stroke
House Calls: Always At
The Forefront Of Family Furniture, DwellStudio Founder Christiane Lemieux
Reveals Her “Undecorating” Philosophy On The Homefront
Buzzworthy: From
Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookbook to a bottle of water that your kids will
actually think is cool, five of early summer’s best items for the family
It’s My Party: Birthday celebrations
at the 92nd Street Y, Gym Time Rhythm and Glues and Yorkville
Creperie
Fab Fetes: The 4th
Annual Women in Industry Luncheon to support Kids in Distressed Situations
(K.I.D.S.), the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) Annual Benefit
Dinner, Family Party & Travel Fest, and the Missing Tail Hunt at Dylan’s
Candy Bar
June Calendar: Our
10 big ideas for family fun this month; plus, the month’s
best exhibits and performances for kids.
The Last Word: In An
Excerpt From His New Memoir, One NYC Dad Finds A Way To Bond With His Daughter
As always, we would love to know what you think. Please e-mail us at newyorkfamily@manhattanmedia.com
with your feedback.
Enjoy!
