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A Note from New York Family's Editor:
Speaking of Work: For me, one of the great (and unforeseen) dividends of my marriage has been that my wife and I share the challenges and satisfactions and gossip of our respective (and very different) jobs with each other. Being supportive is always a good idea, but it also has its nuances. Can you strategize without dictating? Can you help your spouse arrive at a perspective and possible solution that works for him or her, even though you might handle a situation very differently? Will you fuel her doubts and indignation and neuroses and pessimism with a dose of your own? Or will you help him keep his head in the game? We need to talk about our work--whether it's banking or raising a family or volunteering or whatever--and it's wonderful when you can address that need by turning to your mate.
---Eric Messinger
(emessinger@manhattanmedia.com) |
 Parenting Tip
Lunch Is in the Bag: Teaching your kids to eat healthily is as much a part of parenting as teaching them how to cross the street or tell left from right. But while parents can control what ends up on the plate at dinner and breakfast, lunchtime can be a nebulous area in which lunch items are swapped and mysterious fried foods are purchased at the school lunch counter. For parents looking for some insight on healthy lunches, check out the "Schools, Food and Community" conference hosted by The Nutrition Program of Columbia University and the Baum Forum. The conference will feature workshops, a resource fair, and entertainment for parents, teachers, kids, administrators, and public health professionals. Topics include media and messaging, school food and sustainable development, farm-to-school programs and policy, New York City school gardening, youth and access to healthy foods, and green schools. The conference will be held April 11-12 at Teachers College, Columbia University. For more information: www.baumforum.org. |
 Joy's Shopping Tips*
Going Green: On April 8, Banana Republic will launch a 50-piece, eco-friendly green collection designed for women and men. The items will be made of renewable or sustainable fabrics, like bamboo and organic cotton, and will retail from $24 to $150. One of the pieces is a short trench coat in time for April showers. Starting on April 22--Earth Day--for one week the company will donate 1% of all in-store sales to Trust for Public Lands, a nonprofit national land conservation organization. www.bananarepublic.com.
Smart Cookies: Back in the day, animal crackers looked like lions, tigers, and bears. But it's 2008 now, and Eco-Planet Organic Cookies' new organic animal crackers come in shapes of hybrid cars, windmills, the sun, and the planet Earth. Available in flavors of vanilla and cinnamon. $1 at www.wholefoods.com.
Flutter Away: With Spring now officially here, everyone is surely ready to hit the parks. The new Flytech Butterfly is for any child that loves butterflies or just loves to launch things into the stratosphere. The toy can twirl and flutter in the sky with its dual wings, and it's crash resistant. It comes with its own charger, where you can also perch it while it awaits its next flight. $24.99, available at www.wowwee.com.
*Joy Sherwood is the Style Director of New York Family. She can be reached at jsherwood@manhattanmedia.com. |
 Activity Tips*
Robot Expo: More than 60 high school teams from around the world will showcase their robotic creations at the New York City FIRST Robotics Competition this weekend. The teams will compete for the chance to represent New York City at the FIRST World Championship at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Marching bands, cheerleaders, step teams, and team mascots add to the excitement. Details: April 4-6 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street. For more information, call 212-325-2349 or visit www.nycnjfirst.org.
For Your Pleasure: Check out the Japanese prints (ukiyo-e) in the "Designed for Pleasure" exhibit to discover the origins of anime and enjoy traditional and modern Asian storytelling through pictures, puppets, and performances. The works depict Japan's famous floating world, an aesthetic that implied disporting oneself in the pleasure quarters and theater districts of Edo, Kyoto, and Osaka that captivated the popular imagination of Japan from the late seventeenth to late nineteenth centuries. Details: Through May 4 (closed April 2 and 3). Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, 212-517-ASIA, www.asiasociety.org.
The Music Man: The Village Light Opera performs the timeless musical comedy "The Music Man" this week. A special kids' matinee, with an opportunity to meet the cast and tour the set, is available on April 12. Details: April 5-13. FIT/Haft Auditorium, 227 West 27th Street, 212-352-3101, www.vlog.org.
*Activity Tips are from New York Family and GoCityKids.com. |
This Week's Bonus Tips
New York Family Fashion Week: We're hosting a fun and festive Fashion Week (free and open to the public) with two children's fashion shows featuring designer clothing from Best & Co., SCOOP, Submarine, Threads, and many others. The beachwear show (co-sponsored by Divalysscious Moms) is April 7 from 10:30 am until noon at The Ludica Sales and Design Center (1235 Lexington Avenue at 84th Street), and the springwear show (co-sponsored by Big City Moms) is April 10 from 10:30 am to noon at The Rushmore Design Gallery (422 West 70th Street). There will be tasty treats, wonderful goodie bags, and a big raffle with a free family vacation. Children are welcome! (NOTE: The beachwear show is presently at capacity, but you can be put on the waiting list if you're interested.) To RSVP for either show, e-mail Stephanie Musso at smusso@manhattanmedia.com.
For Moms Only! At the beginning of each month, we like to give a heads up on some of the interesting events for moms. See their web sites for additional details and events.
Divalysscious Moms: On Tuesday, April 10, take in the new Off-Broadway hit "Secrets Of A Soccer Mom," with special showings at 11 am or 8 pm. Includes a pre-show glass of champagne and discounted lunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant. For more information: www.divalyssciousmoms.com.
Big City Moms: Still looking for the perfect kids' class? Run, jump, sing, dance, and paint as you and your little ones try out a wide range of classes at the spring sampler classes series for toddlers, taking place every Wednesday at 6 pm, today through May 21. For more info: www.bigcitymoms.com.
Baby Bites: Celebrate spring with a family portrait taken in Central Park by photographer Diana Berrent. The photo session includes a 30-minute shoot, an online photo album to share with family and friends, 3 heirloom-quality 5 x 7 prints, and 8 wallet-size prints. For more information: www.babybitesnyc.com. | |
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