The September/October 2016 Issue Of New York Family

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Photo by Karilyn Sanders Photography. Hair by Terry Mathis; Makeup by Nicky Saunders; Styling by Kareem James. Renée Elise Goldsberry wears a Billy Reid dress and Dannijo earrings.

FEATURES

Telling Her Story: As the Tony-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry approaches her final days in “Hamilton,” she continues to find strength, fulfillment, and balance by prioritizing meaningful professional projects and time with family

Class Consciousness: Our annual fall guide to the best classes and enrichment programs for all ages–plus, a cool sports resource

Geek Out!: Local science and tech programs share fun ideas for bringing innovation home

All About Admissions: Expert advice on nursery and independent school tours, interviews, and more

Words Of Wisdom: The city’s brightest teachers offer advice to parents on how to help their children thrive in school and beyond

FAMILY FUN GUIDE

15 Great Events For Fall
The Brooklyn Book Festival, the Rolex Central Park Horse Show, Carnegie Hall’s Fall Family Days, and more–plus, super-scary Halloween happenings

HOME & AWAY

Real Estate: A guide to some of NYC’s most impressive new residential buildings and classic properties

Quality Time: Add some spooky swag to your Halloween candy carriers with three easy DIY ideas

At Home: Two local moms offer an innovative solution for family keepsake storage

COLUMNS

Editor’s Note: From the sublime to the ridiculous

Events & Offers: New York Family’s Independent School Fairs, the Blackboard Awards for Schools and Principals, and First Candle’s upcoming gala

Scoop: Pokémon catching at the Met, rock-climbing in Brooklyn, designer baby gear, the coolest kids’ classes service, and French-inspired birthday parties

It’s My Party: Birthday celebrations at NYC Elite, Riverpark, and 202 East

Spotlight: Music: How to introduce your child to the songs and artists you love

Treats: Coolest back-to-school clothes and shoes for kids of all ages

Special Place: Founded by a former rocket scientist, LAUNCH Math & Science Centers encourage a lifelong appreciation of STEM subjects

Starting Out: Food blogger and mom-of-two Leena Saini brings global flavor to baby food

Giving Back: First Candle fights for infant safety through a mix of education, advocacy, and research

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Parent In Profile: Gymboree founder Joan Barnes shares her story of success, struggle, and soul-searching in an empowering new book

Growing Up: A new parenting book draws on the wisdom of Jewish mothers

Education: In Helping Children Succeed, Paul Tough explores how parents and educators can create environments that allow students to flourish

Wellness: In his book Self-Reg, Dr. Stuart Shanker breaks down five simple steps to helping children manage stress

Sports: Two of NYC’s premier youth basketball programs have joined forces, giving kids more opportunities to get on the court

Good Idea: A conversation on finding personal fulfillment at the office and at home with work-life expert Samantha Ettus

Must Read: MomTrends founder Nicole Feliciano celebrates moms who make it work with her debut book

Last Word: One mother’s struggle to set limits with her special needs child

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Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.  Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.  Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.  Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer.</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">First Steps (ages 18 mos – 5 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Kids & Teens (ages 6-18 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)</span></p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>