New York Family’s March 2015 Issue

Cover photo by Jeff Vespa. Molly Sims wears Valentino.

FEATURES

Super Molly
With the release of her bestselling first book and baby number two on the way, iconic model Molly Sims has become a guru of everyday glamour–plus, Molly’s tips on family-friendly spots in LA

The Party Line
It’s your child’s birthday! Celebrate with our guide to the best birthday party options and ideas in the city for kids of all ages—plus, how to throw a great DIY party at home

Mitzvah Magic
From flashy fun to traditional elegance, our top picks for where to host your bar or bat mitzvah celebrations are sure to delight

How We Stroll
Our guide to the best strollers of 2015–plus, expert tips on choosing your stroller

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events For March
The “New York Spring Spectacular” at Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick’s Open Day at the Irish Arts Center, Coney Island’s 2015 Season Kick-off, and more

HOME & AWAY

Camp Countdown
Camp provides kids with a chance to disconnect from technology

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
Field (trip) notes

Events & Offers
Our upcoming Camp Fairs, the New York Family Baby Show, and the Blackboard Awards for Teachers

Scoop
A new UES nursery school, an American Girl-themed Sur La Table cooking class, a soft play rental company, a playground pick for toddlers, and awesome zoo news

Activity of the Month: Language
Raising a bilingual child takes extra time and dedication. We explore some of the benefits

Starting Out
Our guide to some of the city’s best Parent & Me classes

A Good Idea
Why more families, especially with boys, are turning to mannies for their childcare needs

The Last Word
What happens when a well-meaning city family encounters a difficult pet adoption, or two

 

Relevant Directory Listings

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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>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>