New York Family’s March 2014 Issue

March300400 — Photo by Lindsay May for Classic Kids Photography

The Pregnant & Powerful Oz
Talk show host and wellness maven Daphne Oz dishes on food, family, and her fabulous journey to motherhood (also, some wisdom from Daphne and a peek at her dream nursery)

Pick Your Party
When it comes to birthday parties, there’s no place like NYC for fun and festive options for any age (also, local cake options and enchanting entertainers)

Mitzvah Guide 2014
From flashy fun to traditional elegance, our top picks for bar and bat mitzvah party professionals and venues are sure to delight

Just Stroll With It
Our guide to the best strollers of 2014

Family Fun Guide

10 Great Events For March
“Cinderella” at the Galli Theater, an aviary in watercolors, San Francisco’s Cypress String Quartet at the 92Y, and more

Home & Away

Camp Countdown
Should your child head to camp with a friend from home, or go solo to make new pals?

Columns

Editor’s Note
The Complications

Events & Offers
The scoop on the New York Baby Show, our March Camp Fair lineup + three big camp giveaways, Blackboard teacher nominations, and amazing parent volunteers

Scoop
Arsenal’s summer soccer programs in NYC, a local and organic kids’ clothing line, a new party venue, mom fun at Campowerment, and a special new music class for little kids

Activity of the Month
The best language classes in the city for children

Education
Journalist Amanda Ripley’s latest book shows how other countries educate their children to great success—and the problems and possibilities of an American education

Parents in Profile
The popular parenting website A Child Grows has new owners but the same beloved sensibility

Last Word
One potty-mouthed local mom braces herself for her toddler’s first f-bomb

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

Ivy Camps USA

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&nbsp;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 &amp; 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.

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.&nbsp; Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.&nbsp; Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.&nbsp; Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals.&nbsp; Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer. First Steps (ages 18 mos &ndash; 5 yrs) Kids &amp; Teens (ages 6-18 yrs) Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)