New York Family’s May/June 2016 Issue

NYF_0516_C1______________ — Photo by Karen Haberberg Photography. Bobbie Thomas wears a Nanette Lepore top and David Lerner leggings.

FEATURES

America’s Bestie
With a new baby, a new beauty line, and a time-tested take on female empowerment, “TODAY” style editor and “Professional Girlfriend” Bobbie Thomas is thriving as a modern mother

Beach Ball
A family guide to enjoying surf and sun in NYC and beyond

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

15 Great Events For Summer
The World Science Fair, the Jazz Age Lawn Party, the 9th annual City Of Water Day Festival, and more

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note
Spring forward

Events & Offers
A Florida babymoon giveaway and the 2016 New York Baby Show

Scoop
Interactive museum fun, stylish summer clothes for children, a photography book for and about city kids, the coolest personal care products for babies, and a great resource for summer fun

Spotlight: Golf, Swimming & Tennis
As the weather warms up, the timing is perfect to get kids feeling confident and independent in three of summer’s coolest activities–plus, our guide to best local swimming, golf, and tennis programs

Parent In Profile
Between Running Cool Mom Eats and releasing her first cookbook, city mom Stacie Billis helps parents cook with confidence–plus, one of her favorite recipes

Education
A private school admissions playbook–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local independent schools

Growing Up
In her book How To Raise An Adult, former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims tackles the problem of overparenting

Last Word
A mother-to-be reflects on her journey from rock bottom and the lessons she wants to teach her son

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RAISING KIDS IN THE CITY

Classes
Whatever you’re looking for, options for enriching children’s classes abound in NYC–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local classes venues

Birthdays
Whether your child is a toddler or a tween, our guide to the best party venues in the city is sure to delight–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local party venues

Museums
What’s new and cool at 10 of our favorite city museums–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local museums

Attractions
Explore each borough’s hidden gems and you’ll be rewarded with great fun, food, and family bonding

Shopping
Where to shop for kids’ clothes, toys, gear, and beyond

Health & Wellness
Local health and wellness experts offer sage advice on instilling good life habits in children–plus, a selective guide to some of our favorite local pediatricians and pediatric dentists

New & Expectant Parents
A prominent NYC parent coach offers advice on finding what works and what can be trusted–plus, a selective guide to local resources for new and expectant parents

Education
They say knowledge is power—so study up on the city’s best resources for choosing the right school for your child

Theater & Live Performance
New York City’s kid-friendly performing arts scene offers something for all ages to enjoy

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Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</p>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>