Kids are not the only ones who need to go back-to-school shopping. Fall is a terrific time to take stock of lots of things in your life–including your appearance. Here are five quick tips for transitioning from summer to fall in style by updating everything from your hair to your jeans to your lipstick. To 
Win a chance to be the guest of New York Family at the exclusive premiere of the Rebecca Minkoff for Bravado Designs limited edition tank collection to benefit Jessica Seinfeld’s Baby Buggy™. One lucky reader will be selected to attend (with a guest) the breakfast launch event at Allison 18 on September 24. The winner 
SEPTEMBER 9 SAVE A LIFE [All Ages] Brace yourself for puppy eyes from your little ones at Adoptapalooza, the city’s biggest pet adoption event of the year. Alongside 200+ vaccinated cats and dogs looking for homes, the gathering brings valuable resources to new and seasoned pet owners, featuring training sessions, vendor giveaways, and microchip stations. 
By Cristina Dimen For city parents who suspect their child has a developmental delay, there’s good news: The city offers a wealth of free services for children with special needs, and there are also many experienced professionals in private practice in the city who work with children with special needs. But the bureaucracy around 
Dear Reader, I’m writing to let you know that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious Blackboard Awards, which honor local schools, principals and teachers of excellence. Please let everyone in your school community—parents and educators alike—know that we are currently accepting nominations for the Awards for schools and principals, taking place on 
By Maggie McNamara ¡Vámanos! (Let’s go!) Since 2000, Nickelodeon’s popular cartoon character Dora the Explorer has encouraged kids to join in on her adventures through an animated forest full of surprises. An eight-year-old bilingual Latina, the courageous youngster travels great distances with her monkey friend, Boots, while teaching little viewers Spanish phrases along the way. 
By Liza Huber In the summer, tomatoes are rich in color and flavor while watermelon is deliciously sweet. Add in a touch of basil, and you have a wonderful salad your whole family will love! Ingredients (serves 4) 1/2 lb of baby heirloom tomatoes (about 2 containers) – washed, cut the larger ones in half. 
By Mia Weber City kids may start to feel a bit pouty as the sun sets on a beautiful summer, so we’ve compiled the perfect guide for everything they’ll need to start the new school year off in style with a smile! From hipster knapsacks to ultra-modern binders—back-to-school shopping just got a little bit sunnier. 
By Jess Michaels Once I started to tell friends and family that I was expecting, I was surprised at the number of questions I was asked about my plans for the baby. I have to admit, it was a bit overwhelming–after all, didn’t I have months to figure this all out? The questions brought me 
