New York Family’s May 2015 Issue

Photo by Lindsay May for Classic Kids Photography. On Savannah Guthrie: Michael Kors dress; her own jewelry.

Editor’s note: For those of you with bumps, babies, and toddlers, the New York Baby Show is coming up on May 16 and 17, at Pier 92 in New York City. The nation’s biggest show for expectant and new families, the New York Baby Show is a wonderful family-friendly mega-event featuring top products, trusted parenting experts, and lots of family fun and support. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.

FEATURES

From Breaking News to Baby Bliss
Why “TODAY” co-anchor and new mom Savannah Guthrie is having the best year ever

Summer Programs, Had Me A Blast
Part 2 of our 2015 guide to summer classes and camps

Moms We Love
In honor of Mother’s Day this month, we caught up with seven extraordinary local moms about life, work, and raising a family

Pre- And Post-Natal Wellness Guide
Top city doctors offer tips on staying happy and healthy—from bump to baby

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

10 Great Events for May
The New York Botanical Garden’s Mother’s Day Garden Party Weekend, the 9th Annual Dance Parade and Festival, a Whistling Wolves performance, and more

HOME & AWAY

Quality Time
Family Photos 101 with tips from Canon

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
The Mom I Love

Events & Offers
Details about the New York Baby Show, winning a dream green nursery, and the world’s largest family reunion

Scoop
A new downtown candy spot, the cutest diaper bags, super-chic kids’ fashion, photography for a great cause, and deals on family travel

Lysst
Luxe Mother’s Day gift picks that are sure to inspire and delight

Activity of the Month: Golf & Tennis
From the courts to the links, spring’s top sports—golf and tennis—are in full swing

Starting Out
Renee Sullivan’s new moms support groups give NYC women a place to gather and connect

Parent in Profile
Noted author and local dad A.J. Jacobs is planning the world’s largest family reunion—and we’re all invited

Education
A neighborhood guide to the city’s best nursery schools

Last Word
Through an active and caring Facebook group, one new mom finds support and escape from post-baby isolation

Relevant Directory Listings

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Saf-T-Swim

<p>For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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>

Brooklyn Music School

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events. </span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b378613-7fff-f89d-3c88-fe6beaabeb55"></span></p>