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Hi Manhattan Moms & Dads,

What a crazy year it’s been! I know we aren’t even a full week in, but it’s been one roller coaster ride of a week for me.

If you’re also already over 2022, use me as your friendly reminder to keep your mental health in check this year. Your focus might be more on hitting the gym and counting your calories than taking the time to Woosah your way to a happier life, but it’s important to remember your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Here’s hoping for a better second week of January! Happy New Year!

Editor

Sharks, A New Exhibition
Featuring dozens of life-sized models, this exhibition is your chance to come face-to-fin with one of the largest sharks that ever lived, Megalodon, test your skills in a touch-free interactive that challenges you to hunt like a hammerhead, examine fossils from the American Museum of Natural History’s collection and more.
Upper West Side • Dec. 15, 2021 through Jun. 30, 2022 • Wednesdays–Sundays, 10am–5:30pm

Got plans? You do now! Here’s our top picks for weekend fun in our area. Check our Event Calendar for even more stuff to do with your family.

Ice Skating at the Governors Island Winter Village
Take a twirl on the 5,000-square-foot ice skating rink, warm up by the fire pits, try some tasty seasonal treats and more!
Governors Island • Now through Sun., Feb. 27 • Fri., 12-5pm; Sat. and Sun., 10am-5pm

Slime BootCAMP
Learn new slime techniques and ways to play with different concoctions and ingredients.
Upper West Side • Fri., Jan. 7 • 4:30pm

Theater for Young Audiences at 92Y: Red Riding Hood
See this new take on an old classic featuring a dessert eating wolf!
Upper East Side • Sun., Jan. 9 • 11:30am and 1pm

Pinkmas
Get your last licks of this immersive pink winter wonderland!
SoHo • Now through Sun., Jan. 9 • See website for schedule

Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park
Learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike park in America!
Washington Heights • Sat., Jan. 8 • 10am-

Rescue Rue
This family-friendly musical teaches us that life is really about finding your happy beginnings, not endings!
Union Square • Now through Sun., Jan. 30 • See website for schedule

Find more activities!

Finding the right school for your child isn’t easy. The Manhattan School Showcase includes everything you need to know about tons of schools in our area. Virtually tour these schools from the comfort of your own home!

View Manhattan School Showcase

Where to Go Snow Tubing

Where to Go Sledding

Online Tutoring for Kids
If you are a parent looking to help your child in school, you may be considering online tutoring. Here you will find information about how tutors can leverage technology to work online with students, how near-peer tutoring can help your child, and why online tutoring is often a convenient option.

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