New York Family’s November Issue

We’re excited to bring you the digital edition of New York Family magazine’s November issue. Here are the highlights: 

*Welcome To The Family: This month brings us free tickets to The Quidditch World Cup, a Big Apple Circus ticket giveaway and our redesigned Family Calendar at www.newyorkfamily.com

*Editor’s Note: Good Sharing…

*Gorgeously Gretchen: Don’t Confuse Gretchen Mol With The Saucy Showgirl And Mediocre Mom She Plays On Boardwalk Empire–She’s Hilarious, Doting And Highly Relatable In Real Life

*Holiday Toy Guide: From Wooden Classics To Plush And Plastics, Charming Toys For Every Age This Season

*Where Rugged Meets Retreat: From Snowmobiling To Dog Sledding (Plus Zip-Line Canopy Tours!), Find A Winter Wonderland The Whole Family Can Enjoy  

*SPECIAL NEEDS*

*Life Of Reagan: Through Her Poignant Blog, One NYC Mom Has Captured The Heart (And Often The Humor) Of Raising A Child With A Rare Disability

*Educating The Autistic Child: What’s A School Day Like When Every Student Has Autism? 

*Where Your Child Fits In: Two Experts Pull Back The Curtain On The World Of Special Needs Education In NYC

*BIRTHDAY BASH*

*Damage Control: What To Do If Dancing Dora Runs Late, You Run Out Of Finger Food And Other Last Minute Party Pitfalls

*The Gift Of Giving Back: Add A Bit Of Charity To The Meaning Of “Happy Birthday”

*Plan A Party!: From Science Experiments And Cook-Offs To Broadway-Themed Entertainment, In This City There’s A Birthday Party For Every Child’s Imagination    

*More Potstickers, Please!: For A Tween Who Loves The Food Network, What Better Birthday Celebration Than A Private Cooking Class At Home With Friends?      

*A Special Place: Let’s Have A Ball! Combining A Fun-Comes-First Philosophy With A Focus On Skills Development, Super Soccer Stars Has Scored Big With Kids Around The City And Beyond

*Parent In Profile: With Chic Picks For Both Moms And Tots, Nicole Feliciano Has Made Momtrends An Online Style Destination 

*A Good Idea: Mom-preneur Golnar Khosrowshahi Expands GoGoNews With Big Ideas For Little Learners

*Museum Tip Sheet: CMA’s New Digs, A Historical Hub For Tots, A Museum A La Mom

*Activity Of The Month: For Many Kids, Learning to Play A Musical Instrument Is A Special Rite of Passage-One That Opens New Doors To Learning And Mastery

*Starting Out: In A Follow-Up To Her Popular Documentary On Childbirth, The Business of Being Born, Ricki Lake Gets The Celebrity Mom Point Of View 

*Buzzworthy: An alphabet book for the cool kids, StrollerTraffic launches, Thanksgiving food for babies and more

*Ten Ideas: Our monthly round-up of family fun in the city

*Culture Guide: November’s best exhibits, performances and attractions for families    

*The Last Word: After Years Of Raising Two Sons, An NYC Couple Celebrates Their New Marriage 

As always, we would love to know what you think. Please e-mail us at newyorkfamily@manhattanmedia.com with your feedback.

Enjoy!

 

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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">Join The Tutorverse for the highest quality in academic enrichment and test preparation! Whether your student is gearing up for the </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">state exams, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, or SAT/ACT</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">, their team of </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">experienced and local professional educators</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> can help. Have your student join a </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">small-group class</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> at our downtown or Upper East Side locations. Or, they can meet with a </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">private tutor when and where it’s most convenient for your family</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">. Does your student need help building study skills or improving grades? Whether your middle or high schooler needs help with </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">STEM or humanities</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">, The Tutorverse's patient and affirming tutors will teach them how to build </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">confidence and content mastery</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">. </span><a style="color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:info@thetutorverse.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Send an email</a><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> or give them a call.</span></span></p>

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