Amanda’s Second Act
After years on both the big and small screens, actress Amanda Peet has added a few more plum roles to her resume: mother of two, childhood vaccination advocate, and playwright
Lights! Camera! Celebration!
Our annual birthday party guide—inspired by some of our favorite kids’ movies—is your roadmap to the city’s best party venues—plus, plenty of fun themes, décor and game ideas, and tasty treats
Work It Out
Our career blogger Barri Waltcher helps at-home parents navigate their return to the workplace
Family Fun Guide
Ten Great Events For November
Power of Poison exhibit, Intrepid Museum’s Scout Day, “Ballerina Swan,” and more
Home & Away
Moms Of Real Estate: Part 2
In the second installment of our “Parents & Real Estate” series, four moms—and real estate power players—dish on neighborhood gems and making smart choices for family living
Travel
A wanderlustful winter destination guide to suit every family’s interests (and climate preferences)
Quality Time
Set your Thanksgiving table in style with our picks for seasonal décor, crafting, and baking
Columns
Editor’s Note
Giving thanks
Events & Offers
An Art Farm in the City semester class and membership giveaway, upcoming camp fairs, and the scoop on our weekly newsletters
Scoop
Julianne Moore’s new children’s book, a kids’ clothing store on the LES, the latest tech toy, and more
A Special Place
For 20 years, Eastside Westside Music Together has been helping parents and kids bond over the joys of singing and movement
Starting Out
Renowned parenting expert Priscilla Dunstan shares her insights on managing a crying baby and the importance of early infant-parent bonding
Special Needs
In Raising Henry, her book about parenting a child with Down syndrome, Columbia professor Rachel Adams examines the broader issues faced by families raising children with disabilities.
A Good Idea
No one has done more to help adoptive families and orphaned children around the world than local mom and “orphan doctor” Jane Aronson
Activity Of The Month: Music
A parent’s guide to helping their budding musician select a first instrument—with tips from local instructors and experts
Hot Trends
Get set for the winter sports season with our roundup of awesome city basketball programs
The Last Word
A local mom has visions of raising another baby as her teen nears the end of high school
