July 2011 Issue

Letter from the Editor

Travel Coverage

Easy Escapes
Where families are headed this summer.

Travel Directory
Day trips and family vacations with mass appeal.

Health & Fitness

Tolerable Teething
Easing children through an often difficult stage.

Feeding Facts
Taking the lead in nourishing your baby.

Special Needs

Brain Training
Boosting brain power and reducing learning struggles.

Features

Smooth Move
How to avoid family mayhem during the transition.

Numbers Sense
Boosting math skills during summertime.

Trash Talk
How to engage kids with household chores.

Your Community

Manhattan
Endless Possibilities
Changing the lives of people with special needs.

Long Island
Counseling with a Cause
An area resource addresses children’s woes.

New Jersey
Surpassing Boundaries
Animal therapy transforms disabilities into abilities.

Westchester
Close to Home
A New Rochelle family fights a rare disease together.

Contests

Patriotic Photo

Birthday Blowout

Womom

Feeling Good, Looking Good
Quick fixes for being fabulous in the kitchen and out on the town.

Computers and College
How the Internet opens the door for higher education.

Columns

Don't Miss
This month's events, contests and entertainment.

Update
Books, essentials and information for your clan.

Around Town
The latest news on local schools and businesses.

Health
Insight and items for your family's care.

In Season
From the beach to the field, summer splendor is in full swing.

Bonus

What's Happening
A comprehensive listing of your neighborhood's classes, performances and events.