Best Things to Do in NYC With the Grandparents

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [Family Event Calendar]( Sponsored: [Fall Acting Classes]( for ages 4–18 begin Sept 16. In addition to having fun, actors also create their own work! Each class has a focus varying from improv to film to musical theater & more. [Best Things to Do in NYC With the Grandparents]( A visit from the grandparents can be a special time for everyone. Parents get a break and kids get to spend time with family members who aren't mom or dad. That may mean slightly different ground rules, like [snagging treats]( they aren't allowed at home, but it's also an opportunity to hear stories about what mom and pop were like as children. Plus, we live in a city where grandparents can actually explore history with their grandchildren by [visiting museums]( and other enriching destinations that highlight a variety of cultures, interests, and time periods, including the [immigrant experiences]( so many American families share. Whether your kids' grandparents drop by all the time or are only able to visit once in a while, the next time they ask where to take the kids, skip the usual [playgrounds]( or [play spaces]( and suggest one of these meaningful outings, which help the generations find common ground while having fun. [Read more.]( [Mommy and Me Swim Classes in New York City for Babies and Tots]( Mommy and me swim classes (or daddy and me) are a wonderful way to spend time with your baby or toddler. Ideally, these lessons should be enjoyable, stress-free, educational, and a good source of exercise for kids and parents. During the summer, swim lessons offer overheated families the chance to cool off while young kids become comfortable in the water, a skill they'll certainly use a lot in the coming years, what with all the great [swimming pools]( and [beaches]( in NYC. Parent-child swim classes are also offered around the city throughout the fall, winter, and spring, both on weekends and after school. Most classes for wee ones and their caretakers take place in indoor pools. Except for the [free swim lessons]( offered via lottery by the New York City Parks Department, mommy and me classes invariably cost something. We've rounded up the top parent-child swim programs across the city (and for more options, see our roundups of swimming classes for all ages in [Brooklyn]( and [Queens](. [Read more.]( [Music, sand sculpting, fairs, and more – our top picks for August.]( [Beaches, pools, festivals, and more water fun!]( [Must-Do Fun Before School Starts]( [Best Water Theme Parks Near NYC]( [Free Things To Do This August]( [Awesome Classes for NYC Kids]( Copyright © 2019 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences](