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As is to be expected this time of year, our Twitter feed was flooded with ever-so-slightly disgruntled mom and dads lamenting our two least favorite things about late August. Care to hazard a guess as to what those were? Yep, that’s right. Last-minute vacations with the kiddos—most of which involved plane travel—and the dreaded task of back-to-school preparation. And […]

As is to be expected this time of year, our Twitter feed was flooded with ever-so-slightly disgruntled mom and dads lamenting our two least favorite things about late August. Care to hazard a guess as to what those were? Yep, that’s right. Last-minute vacations with the kiddos—most of which involved plane travel—and the dreaded task of back-to-school preparation. And

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL , London, GB Website: www.vam.ac.uk Phone: +44 20 7942 2000 With a collection spanning over 2,000 years and including various media from bookbinding to fine art painting, the V&A is, undeniably, one of the best museums in the world. We especially love its collection and exhibitions of contemporary design. RECOMMENDED

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via Andrea Appiani, 21, Milano, IT Website: www.scuolasvizzera.it Phone: +39 02 6555723 This international school focuses on providing children with multi-language curricula, beginning preschool instruction in German and Italian. Older children also learn English, French, and Latin. The Swiss School of Milan also provides a wide variety of extracurricular activities and courses, including music

With picturesque marinas and a prime view of the Vesuvius, the Amalfi Coast is bound to be on any travel buff’s bucket list. Sure, it’s awfully romantic, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t one of the world’s best family vacation destinations. Your kids will happily eat their hearts out amongst this picturesque backdrop of the town of Sorrento. “I

You’ve booked and paid for the photographer and are hoping for amazing results from your professional family photos. You are counting on the person behind the lens capturing those beautiful, memorable images of happiness – playing in the sand, bubbles in the air, curly locks in the wind. You need to make sure there are no sudden meltdowns,

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 2328 Twelfth Avenue, New York, US Website: www.fairwaymarket.com Phone: 212 234 3883 Manhattanites who long for spacious aisles and full-size shopping carts will be in heaven at the Harlem branch of this New York food institution. In addition to a nice selection of gourmet cheeses, prepared foods, and an olive bar, Fairway also has

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Via Spartaco, 3 , Milan, IT Website: www.etro.it Phone: +39 0255 0201 The Italian fashion house is known for its simply cut dresses and great accessories, rendering it perfect for the modern woman on the go. But the brand isn’t just for us—the men’s suits are highly regarded for their conservative cut with hidden

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 900 Madison Avenue, New York, US Website: www.millyny.com Phone: 212 395 9100 Any shopper anywhere can get the Milly NY experience on the brand’s website (complete collections are shoppable and head designer Michelle Smith has curated her favorites), but New Yorkers are not to miss the gorgeous Madison Avenue storefront. “It’s an extension of my personal style

OCCUPATION: Owner and designer, Milly NY MY STYLE: As a busy working mother, versatility is key. My favorite pieces take me from a flurry of morning meetings to a business luncheon to after-work cocktails (give or take a few accessory changes!). For interior decor, I look to the grand times of the 1920s. I love the details