New York Family’s September 2014 Issue

NYF_0914_COVER — Photo by Sarah Merians Photography. On Norah O’Donnell: LK Bennett dress. Backpacks: (in Norah’s right hand) Kipling Seoul Print Backpack in Circles & Stripes, Kipling Ravier Backpack in Breezy Turquoise, (in Norah’s right hand) Flavia Carvalho for Adelaide New York.

Features

Anchor Mom
“CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell reports live on journalism, early-rising, and being a mom-of-three

Class-ic Favorites
Our annual guide to fall classes—for kids of all ages, from tots to tweens—is proof that there’s tons of fun & learning to be had outside the classroom. Plus, new offerings from musician Laurie Berkner

Supply & Demand
Set your students up for success with a guide to savvy school supplies from New York Family and KidzVuz

Gaining Admission
As private school and nursery school applications come due, here’s what to think about

The Craft Of Teaching
The case for making teacher education the priority for improving America’s schools

Family Fun Guide

10 Great Events For September
Wave Hill Honey Weekend, Central Park Horse Show, Queens County Fair, and more

National Treasure
Explore the rich history of the Roosevelts with documentarian (and dad) Ken Burns’ local picks

Columns

Editor’s Note
A song for a new season

Events & Offers
Admissions trends and advice for back-to-school, Blackboard Awards for Schools and Principals nominations, and parent hero nominations

It’s My Party
Birthdays at Make Meaning, Sports Club/LA, and Temple Israel with Simply Sports

Scoop
Do-gooder diaper bags, the ultimate shopping app for parents, a new school downtown, a cool educational TV show, and the gift of reading

Lysst
Send your students back to school in fine fashion with our style syllabus for fall

Treats
Hit your stride with our fab fall footwear picks for kids

Starting Out
With a focus on early learning and child development, Explore+Discover plans to be a daycare center like no other

Parent In Profile
As she celebrates 20 years of her eponymous kids’ salons, Cozy Friedman takes her brand to the next level with her new and improved line of signature hair care products

A Special Place
At the popular Kids at Art, children learn the joys and challenges of creativity and other life lessons

A Good Idea
York Avenue Preschool doubles down on their educational offerings

Education
Many parents—locally and globally—turn to The School Choice Group to help find the right educational setting for their child. Plus, learn about a great scholarship for passionate young learners

The Last Word
When his young space-obsessed son expresses concern about the future of our galaxy, the author wonders what, if anything, to do about it

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

<p>Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.</p>

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Private and group music lessons &amp; dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind &amp; brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!</span></p>

KTBYTE

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