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Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with Style and a Smile

March 17th, 2009 by Mary Stachyra
Ava Brock, 4, and her sister Madeline, 2, ham it up for the camera as they watch the St. Patrick's Day parade on the corner of Madison Avenue.

Ava Brock, 4, and her sister Madeline, 2, ham it up for the camera as they watch the St. Patrick's Day parade today on the corner of Madison Avenue.

The Pursuit of Purpose

December 4th, 2008 by Mary Stachyra

An Interview with William Damon

Whether it’s choosing a career or deciding to move out of their parent’s house, young people are putting off big life decisions later than ever before. Stanford education and human development professor William Damon wrote “The Path to Purpose” after observing many young adults who feel as though they are “drifting” or “stalled” in life.

Read the rest in New York Family’s December issue.

How Diverse Is Your Child’s School?

October 26th, 2008 by Mary Stachyra

Find diversity percentages, student-teacher ratios, tuition and other information about local elementary schools.

There is also information on area middle schools.

Independent schools statistics compiled by Mary Stachyra for the Blackboard Awards. Published by Manhattan Media.

New York Family’s Ultimate Guide to Raising Kids in the City

October 21st, 2008 by Mary Stachyra

New York Family has a number of resources for families in the city.

The New York Hall of Science and the American Museum of Natural History has many exhibits and exhibitions that will keep kids busy with educational activities.

Or maybe you’re tired of “Mommy and Me” classes. Maybe your child hates the preschool playgroup.  Or maybe you just want something a little out of the ordinary. If so, check out these classes.