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| Children's, Family and Parenting Programs - May 2007 |
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| Tickets/Registration: 212.415.5500 |
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| Media Contact: Beverly Greenfield, 212.415.5452, email |
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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND PARENTS
And Other Activities for Little Ones and the Adults in Their Lives |
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— MAY 2007 — |
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92nd Street Y Parenting Center |
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Location/Subways: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street, 4, 5, 6 to 86th
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| New York, NY, April, 1, 2007—Below is a snapshot of what's in store for little ones and their grown-ups at the 92nd Street Y this May. Whatever the activity, whatever the age, the Y is here to help parents and children grow together. |
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| 92nd Street Y Wonderplay Early Childhood Learning |
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| A New Initiative for Children Ages Birth to Five and their Parents |
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For more than 60 years, parents in New York have known the 92nd Street Y as a place where they and their and children come to play, learn, explore and have fun together. Now a new initiative, 92nd Street Y Wonderplay:™ Early Childhood Learning, brings together the Y's vast resources for children ages five and under and their parents. With more than 400 programs annually, 140 early-childhood staff, and a facility that boasts a world-class concert hall and full-service gym as well as classrooms and playrooms, 92nd Street Y Wonderplay inspires curiosity, a love of learning and self-discovery, and provides warm, knowledgeable support to parents. Wonderplay includes art classes; music and dance classes and performances; sports and swimming activities; play groups; summer camp; Jewish cultural and holiday celebrations; and parenting lectures, workshops and support groups.
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For information, tickets, registration: www.92Y.org/wonderplay.
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| ONGOING, WEEKLY PROGRAMS |
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♦ Wonderplay ♦
ONGOING: Every Wed, 10:30 am-12 pm, $10/session
JUST DROP IN! Registration NOT required.
For New Parents — NEW-PARENT GET-TOGETHERS
Ages: Newborn-12 mos
Led by 92nd Street Parenting Center director Sally Tannen and New York's top child psychologists and pediatricians, this weekly discussion group is a great way for new parents to share experiences, learn from one another and make friends. Against the familiar backdrop of gurgles and squeals, parents can compare notes on topics from scheduling to strollers. Half the fun is watching the newborns relate to each other.
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May 2: Grandparents/Good Advice, Bad Advice |
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May 9: Getting Fit |
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May 16: Traveling with Baby |
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♦ Wonderplay ♦
ONGOING: Every Thu, 10-11:30 am, $20/session
JUST DROP IN! Registration NOT required.
Beginning September 7
For New Mothers — BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
Breastfeeding is an evolving process that raises many questions and concerns. Meet with other moms, babies and a lactation specialist from the 92nd Street Y Parenting Center to discuss topics such as the emotional ups and downs of breastfeeding, what happens when your milk supply is weak, how to juggle breastfeeding and work, and whether and how to supplement. Come when you can.
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♦ Wonderplay ♦
ONGOING: Every Mon, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, $15/session
JUST DROP IN! Registration NOT required.
For Families — STORY HOUR WITH PETRA
Ages: 2½-4 yrs
Kids are always ready for a story, so bring them by the 92nd Street Y Parenting Center any Monday afternoon to share the pleasure of a tale well told. Typical books include Wibbley Pig, Caps for Sale, Mother Goose and Little Bear. Art, songs and snacks, too. Call for information or scheduling updates: 212-415-5611.
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| ONE-TIME EVENTS & CLASSES |
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Tue, May 1, 8-9:30 pm, $25
For Parents | WHEN "MOM" IS ON YOUR RéSUMÉ
Are you thinking about going back to work? Laurel Schwartz, PhD, and Susan Ginsberg, PhD, discuss the challenges with other mothers in the same situation.
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Tue, May 1, 8:15 pm, $25
For Parents | WHAT DO I SAY TO MY CHILDREN?
Join the 92nd Street Y's Wonderplay experts and learn how to listen, understand and respond to your young child's questions, concerns and fears about such difficult topics as separation, starting school, siblings, illness and death, sex, moving, divorce, war, terrorism and natural disasters. Ellen Birnbaum is associate director of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School. Fretta Reitzes is director of the 92nd Street Y Goldman Center for Youth & Family. Nancy Schulman is director of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School. Sally Tannen is director of the 92nd Street Y Parenting Center.
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Wed May 2, 11:15-12:15 pm, $20
JUST DROP IN! Registration NOT required.
For Parents of Toddlers | TODDLER PARENT GET-TOGETHERS: SEPARATION
Ages: 1-3 yrs
Led by 92nd Street Parenting Center director Sally Tannen and New York's top child psychologists and pediatricians, this every-other-week discussion group is a great way for parents to share experiences, learn from one another and make friends. While children play, parents can compare notes on topics of particular interest during the toddler years. Next session, on May 16, is Language Development.
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Tue, May 8, 8-9:30 pm, $25
For Parents of Toddlers | PLANNING YOUR CHILD'S EARLY SCHOOL YEARS
Sally Tannen, 92nd Street Y Parenting Center Director, and Barbara Katz, former Parenting Center Director, discuss the appropriate age your child can begin preschool, what programs are available, and how to observe a preschool.
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Tue, May 15, 8-9:30 pm, $25
For Parents | PARENTING AFTER INFERTILITY
Regardless of their path from infertility to parenthood (insemination, in-vitro fertilization, egg donation, adoption, etc.), parents who experience challenges to conception face unique concerns as they make the transition from patient to parent. Kathleen Gouley, PhD, explores the joys—and challenges—of parenting after infertility.
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Wed May 16, 11:15-12:15 pm, $20
JUST DROP IN! Registration NOT required.
For Parents of Toddlers | TODDLER PARENT GET-TOGETHERS: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
Ages: 1-3 yrs
Led by 92nd Street Parenting Center director Sally Tannen and New York's top child psychologists and pediatricians, this every-other-week discussion group is a great way for parents to share experiences, learn from one another and make friends. While children play, parents can compare notes on topics of particular interest during the toddler years.
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Friday, May 25, 6-7:30 pm, $20 Adult / $8 Child
Shabbat at the Y for Families | FRIDAY-NIGHT FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER
Ages: Families with children under 12
At the Y's Friday-night Shabbat family dinners, enjoy Shabbat with other families with singing, arts and crafts, and activities for children and adults. Registration required by the Wednesday before the dinner; vegetarian dinners optional with phone reservation. For information and reservations, visit www.92Y.org/shabbat.
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| ABOUT THE 92nd STREET Y'S PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
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From classes for parents-to-be to extensive activities for teens, the 92nd Street Y provides a supportive, noncompetitive environment that allows children and parents to reach their full potential. The groundbreaking Parenting Center, created in 1978 to help new and expectant parents navigate their new roles, has evolved to reflect the needs of today's working mothers, stay-at-home fathers, grandparents and other "non-traditional" caregivers. The Special Needs Program, created in 1983, recognizes the unique needs of this population, while the new Teen Program gives young people a place to share and learn. Established in 1954, the Camp Program offers 12 programs that range from traditional camps to specialty offerings to programs developed for teens; every summer 1,500 children ages 3 to 15 enjoy these programs in the bucolic setting of the Y's Rockland County campgrounds just outside New York City. Finally, throughout the year, activities for children of all ages introduce them to the excitement of science, the inspiration of the arts, and the fun of exercise. To make sure that children and adults of all are able to participate in these programs regardless of economic circumstance, the 92nd Street Y provides $1 million in financial assistance each year.
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| ABOUT THE 92nd STREET Y |
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Founded in 1874 by a group of visionary Jewish leaders, the 92nd Street Y has grown into a wide-ranging cultural, educational and community center serving people of all races, faiths and backgrounds. The 92nd Street Y's mission is to enrich the lives of the over 300,000 people who visit each year—both in person and through the Y's satellite, television, radio and Internet broadcasts. The organization's East Side headquarters (1395 Lexington Avenue) and West Side outpost (35 West 67th Street) offer comprehensive performing arts, film and spoken word events; courses in the humanities, the arts, personal development and Jewish culture; activities and workshops for children, teenagers and parents; and health and fitness programs for people of every age. Committed to making its programs available to everyone, the 92nd Street Y awards nearly $1 million in scholarships annually and reaches out to 8,000 public school children through subsidized arts education programs. For more information, please visit www.92Y.org.
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All Rights Reserved. |
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