October 2011
Cover credit: Nini's Handmade Designs by Kimberly G. Photography
Birthday Coverage
Party Planning
The nuts and bolts of hosting children’s birthdays.
Birthday Directory
Entertainers, party places and extras for
incredible celebrations.
Health & Fitness
Music to Our Ears
Safe listening habits start early.
Getting It Straight
Learning the essentials about scoliosis.
Special Needs
Special Needs Schooling
Pointers for a successful school year.
Special Needs and Health & Fitness Directory
Experts and services catering to family wellness and special needs.
Features
Point Break
How parents can make time outs positive.
The Name Game
Deciding what to call your child.
Your Community
Long Island
Surf’s Up
Local surfers help keep our sands clean.
Manhattan
Prescription to Read
Doctors and a nonprofit team up to increase childhood literacy.
New Jersey
Every Child Deserves a Chance
Mobilizing support for kids across New Jersey.
Contests
Womom
Mane Attraction
Achieve salon-like hairstyle results at home.
Feeling Good, Looking Good
Items to put your best face and mommy skills forward.
Columns
Don't Miss
This month's events, contests and entertainment.
Health
Insight and items for your family's care.
Around Town
The latest news on local schools and businesses.
Update
Books, essentials and information for your clan.
In Season
Cool ways to celebrate Halloween and other occasions.
Bonus
What's Happening
A comprehensive listing of your neighborhood's classes, performances and events.