The Spring 2017 Issue Of New York Family Baby

FEATURES

Gearing Up With The BabyGuy, The 2017 New York Baby Show’s Keynote Speaker: With his hit Facebook community, Jamie Grayson brings humor and fresh insight to baby product reviews

Stroller Eclipse: Our guide to the best strollers of 2017

The Whole Nine Months: A handy guide to every trimester of pregnancy

Bottle Service: Our selective guide to the best baby bottles and breast pumps on the market this year

Smart Shopping For Easy Feeding: An expert guide to buying a breast pump and baby bottles

Breastfeeding Helper: What to expect from a lactation consultant

10 Tips For A Better Hospital Birth: An experienced registered nurse explains everything moms should consider before they go into labor

Labor-At-Home Mom: A certified doula shares her best tips for having a non-hospital birth

Shopping For Two: Top local baby and maternity retailers share their favorite new trends and products

Life In The FAB Lane: With her inspiring blog and new book, Jill Simonian helps new parents find their confidence

Nine Months Of Summer: Essential pieces for warm weather maternity style

Safety First: Critical information—straight from an expert—for installing your car seat correctly

The Joys Of Raising Twins: A mom-of-multiples reflects on the three gifts her kids have given her

Family Photos 101: Four simple tips and tricks for making memories in the first three years

10 Cookbooks For Expectant And New Moms: Recipes, advice, and vital health info for pregnant women and new parents

The Good, The Not-So-Good & The Very Messy: The unexpected things that expecting dads should really expect

Safety House: Essential safety tips for young children around the home from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

Resource Guide: A selective guide to New York City’s best pre- and post-natal classes, retailers, and support resources

Last Word: How one mom found a special new way to bond with her toddler

SHOW DIRECTORY FROM THE 2017 NEW YORK BABY SHOW

Editor’s Note: The 2017 New York Baby Show was a great success! Please visit newyorkbabyshow.com for highlights from the Show and info on the 2018 NYBS!

Tickets & Info

Show Programming & Experts

Exhibitors

Thank You To Our Sponsors & Charity Partners

Dream Nursery Giveaway: A giveaway for a Dream Nursery from Babyletto

Special Honorees: A salute to the 2017 New York Baby Show’s Honorary Parent Ambassadors and Special Honorees

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Camp Lee Mar

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A private 7 week residential summer program offering a unique curriculum incorporating a strong Academic and Speech program with traditional camp activities. Our campers flourish at Lee Mar due to the structured environment we provide which allows our campers to feel comfortable and secure. Careful study is made of parent input, school (IEPs), camper interview, etc., so that the interests and needs of each child can best be determined for suitable grouping prior to the camper arriving. At Lee Mar the children find comfort and friendship with children of similar age and functioning level. From this foundation we encourage our campers to embrace and learn new skills and have new experiences which they can build upon on their return home. We also focus on building friendships which last throughout the year, as well as learning how to cope with the dynamics of group situations. Development of the whole child is our goal. We work hard at improving the daily living, social, and life skills of our campers, while giving them the happiest summer of their lives!</span></p>

Mark Morris Summer Dance Camps

<div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;">Fill your summer with dance, music, and art! The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center&rsquo;s multi-disciplinary camps for all levels provide a full day of activities from dance with live music to visual art. Students will explore a variety of dance styles and techniques, including ballet, modern, hip-hop, jazz, African, and more. Campers will also learn about Mark Morris&rsquo;s choreography and use concepts to create their own dances.&nbsp;Summer camps are for children ages 6 to 12. Teen workshops are offered for teens ages 13 to 18.&nbsp;</div> <div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.38; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, is affiliated with the world-renowned Mark Morris Dance Group.</span></p> <span id="docs-internal-guid-c6f61b6b-7fff-a6ca-680e-4a00b4f96c17"></span>Click&nbsp;<a title="https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source=BK_Family&amp;utm_medium=Online_camp_guide&amp;utm_campaign=2022" href="https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source=BK_Family&amp;utm_medium=Online_camp_guide&amp;utm_campaign=2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/dance-center/the-school/dance-camps/summer-camps/?utm_source%3DBK_Family%26utm_medium%3DOnline_camp_guide%26utm_campaign%3D2022&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1640130755643000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0q9f6xU93Ga6SFvt9_fQT6">here</a>&nbsp;for more information and to register, or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>.</div>

Snapology

<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Get ready for the best summer ever! Snapology uses LEGO&reg; bricks, K&rsquo;Nex, and technology to teach children about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &amp; Math (STEAM) - . Your kids can participate in camps and activities designed to build confidence and make learning fun.&nbsp; While the kids are having fun with familiar themes, toys, laptops and iPads, we sneak in the learning!&nbsp;</span></div> </blockquote> <div> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">WHAT MAKES OUR CAMP UNIQUE?</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Build Confidence with Hands-On Learning</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Snapology offers a variety of programs designed to reinforce core competencies and curricula being taught at each grade level. Our programs can be customized based on the # of children, age of children, time allotment and/or other special requirements. We adapt to your goals and objectives.</span></div> </blockquote> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Social Skill Development</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Snapology&rsquo;s flexible curriculum allows teachers to adapt to the needs of each unique group of students while allowing children to progress and explore at their own pace. The curriculum is designed to benefit all students - gifted, traditional, and non-typical learners.</span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Certified Educators</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">All Snapology Teachers hold current Teaching Certifications and promote the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while educating students on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &amp; Math).</span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Small Groups</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">1:6 teacher to student ratio. Smaller intentional camps for more engagement and personalized experiences&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Updates via Class Dojo</span></div> </blockquote> <blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"> <div class="gmail_default"> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">During camp days, Class Dojo is used to update caregivers on how their child is adapting throughout the day. Message the camp leaders directly and request updates, photos, and videos, accordingly!</span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></div> <div><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Demand for small format camps is high and capacity is limited so don't delay. Enroll your child today!</span></div> </div> </blockquote> </blockquote>