New York Family’s October 2013 Issue

Photo by Karen Haberberg

Features

The Big Easy
For a couple at the epicenter of the city’s social pulse, hotelier Sean MacPherson and nightlife doyenne Rachelle Hruska-MacPherson take a remarkably laidback approach to urban parenting

Doctors We Love
Our guide to NYC’s most talented and dedicated pediatricians and pediatric specialists

Family Fun Guide

Ten Great Events For October
Chile Pepper Festival, Gridiron Glory exhibit, “Little Red Riding Hood,” and more

Ten Creepy, Crawly City Celebrations For Halloween
Boo at the Zoo, Haunted High Line, Central Park Pumpkin Fest, and more

A Victory for Children’s Theater
No one pushes the potential of theater for young audiences like New Victory—and this season even babies and toddlers can enjoy the experience

Home & Away

The Moms Of Real Estate
To explore the age-old question of where to raise your children, we asked some of the city’s top real estate executives (who are also moms) to discuss their own living choices

Quality Time
Get frighteningly festive for Halloween with our top picks for perfect pumpkins, tasty treats, and cool costumes

Columns

Editor’s Note
I’ll Have What They’re Having

Events & Offers
A Fastbreak Kids giveaway, a must-go G&T symposium, a sneak peek at our picks for supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a special Halloween party

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at the Montclare School, Dylan’s Candy Bar, and PhotoOp

Scoop
Rosie Pope and Belly Bandit team up against breast cancer, opportunities for the whole family to give back, our guide to fall fun, and more

A Special Place
PhotoOp, and its owner Nathan Gindi helps NYC families get ready for their close-ups

A Good Idea
With its strong leader (who originally started as a volunteer) the Yorkville Youth Athletic Association has become a beacon in urban sports for kids.

Activity Of The Month: Dance
In a city bursting with excellent dance programs, we asked some talented young dancers (and their teachers) to give us a peak at the magic

Education
A conversation with education expert ML Nichols’ on her new book and how to support your child’s education

Education
The ERB may be on the way out, but tutoring very young children probably isn’t

The Last Word
As her daughter builds a mini metropolis, one local mom discovers an unexpected life lesson

Relevant Directory Listings

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The Tutorverse

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This Is Cooperstown

<p>Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.</p>

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>