New York Family’s June/July 2014 Issue

june coverFEATURES

If You Give A Dad A Doughnut…
Raising five kids in the city can’t be easy, but nobody makes fatherhood funnier than comedian Jim Gaffigan

A Guide To Private School In The City (Part 1 and Part 2)
Our guide to NYC’s top private schools.

 Summer Dreamin’
It’s fun, fun, fun (in and around the city)—‘til the kiddos go back to school! Plus, our best picks for family life in the Hamptons

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

20 Great Events For Summer
Summer in the Square, the New York Botanical Garden’s Big Backyard BBQ & Musical Festival, Broadway in Bryant Park, and more!

HOME & AWAY

Quality Time
The local dad behind Hill Country Hospitality brings a taste of Texas to NYC—plus, a yummy summer recipe

Travel
The best family-friendly festivals and fairs in the Northeast—from country fairs to music fests

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
Proof of Fatherhood

Events & Offers
A scholarship for grades 2-8, and info about our e-newsletters and Pinterest boards

Scoop
A guide to stylish motherhood, a cookie dough delivery service, a new smartphone app for parents, special occasion looks for kids, local gluten- and dairy-free ice cream.

Activity of the Month
Make a splash with great local swimming programs

A Special Place
With its signature instruction style, the Language Workshop for Children has had city kids loving language learning since 1973

A Good Idea
How dad-of-two Greg Pembroke turned his toddlers’ tears into the hit blog “Reasons My Son is Crying

The Last Word
Confessions of a hipster dad

Relevant Directory Listings

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Speakitaly NYC

<p>SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.  Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress. </p> <p>Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge.</p> <p>Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City… Who doesn’t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history & in the arts?</p> <p>Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor’s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"</p>

Gaga Madness

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.</span></p>

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>