The September 2019 Issue of New York Family

Features

Scheduling Your Kids
How much is too much when it comes to your kid’s schedule? Our Editor weighs in

We Try Out Stitch Fix
Making shopping for kids’ clothes an absolute cinch

Apple Picking and Fall Fun
Our top picks for apple picking, hayrides and fall fun close to the Big Apple!

Dikla Goren Dekel — Stylish Mom on the Go
The DUMBO influencer and blogger chats with us about gratitude, embracing chaos and her passion for fashion

New York’s Best Neighborhoods for Families
We break down the most family-friendly spots to live around the city. Did your ‘hood make the cut?

Stories & Columns

Mom Stories
Essay: Being a New York Newbie

Ask the Expert
How to deal with bullies, even if the bully is your own child

Mom Hacks
Healthy, easy and affordable school lunches and snacks for when you’re bored of the same old

Family Health
Flu shot facts. Don’t do winter without reading this.

Parent’s Book Club
Jennifer Weiner’s latest novel, Mrs Everything

Home & Away

Neighborhood Guide: Chinatown
The best places to slurp some xiao long bao with the fam and much more!

Family Day Out: Beer Halls and Beer Gardens
Keep the whole family pleased with these surprisingly kid-friendly spots

Travel
HersheyPark: We review the chocolate wonderland with kids in tow

Family fun

Calendar
Unmissable events in Manhattan and beyond for September

Cover by Ana Gambuto

Relevant Directory Listings

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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;"> </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>

WICKED Broadway

<p>There’s no place like Oz—and there’s no show like WICKED. Are you ready to experience the original Broadway blockbuster?</p>

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They’ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child’s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They’ll have fun! At camp’s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>