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The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center

Advice when you ask for it. Help when you need it. Community when you want it.

From the moment you even think about starting a family, The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center is here to support you. We know that as well as the wonders and rewards, every stage of parenting can bring new challenges.

Our programs are designed to help you navigate the perplexities of parenting from pre-natal care, classes for babies, toddler development, separation classes, and more.

Plus, parents and caregivers who visit us form lifelong friendships here — parent communities are built here, and we welcome our families back for parenting advice and caregiver support at every stage of family life.

Explore our program areas below and follow us @92yparentingcenter.

Our classes and programs are available now! Register today!

Every step starts here.

Class in progress. Call 212.415.5558 or email to register.

Faculty

Wendy Goldstein

Director

Wendy is the Director of The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center. She previously served as the Associate Director and has worked as an educator in the program …

Wendy Goldstein

Director

Wendy is the Director of The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center. She previously served as the Associate Director and has worked as an educator in the program. Wendy works with parents as a valuable resource, guiding and supporting them through their early parenting years. She directs all aspects of the Parenting Center from admissions to programming and works closely with other departments at 92NY including the Nursery School. Wendy has a Master’s Degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University and an AB in History from Bryn Mawr College. Before joining the Parenting Center, she worked as a psychotherapist with adolescents and teens.

Wendy has maintained a connection to The 92nd Street Y, New York throughout her adult life. She lived briefly in the 92NY Residence after college and later returned as a new mom to the Parenting Center. She has two adult daughters who attended the Nursery School, camps, art classes and Connect. Wendy lives in Manhattan with her husband.

Elyssa Singer

Associate Director

With ten years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, Elyssa holds dual degrees in Psychology and Human Development & Family Science …

Elyssa Singer

Associate Director

With ten years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, Elyssa holds dual degrees in Psychology and Human Development & Family Science from the University of Georgia. In joining the 92NY Parenting Center and community, she hopes to share her passion for supporting families through engaging, meaningful, and enriching experiences. Her goal is to foster a warm, inclusive environment where children and caregivers feel empowered to grow and learn together. Elyssa currently lives in Manhattan where she enjoys adventures around and outside the city, as well as spending time with her family and friends!

Karen Blumberg

Karen Blumberg started out as a Parenting Center member, taking her newborn son to our New Mother, New Baby classes over 17 years ago – and she hasn’t left yet! …

Karen Blumberg

Karen Blumberg started out as a Parenting Center member, taking her newborn son to our New Mother, New Baby classes over 17 years ago – and she hasn’t left yet! She has been on the staff of The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center for over a decade, teaching all ages of our Parkbench Program, Art Books and More, Kids in the Kitchen and 2s Together. She graduated with BA from Brown University with a degree in Literature and a minor in Fine Arts. Karen has a son and daughter who attended the Nursery School, camps K’Ton Ton and Yomi and swam on the 92NY Flying Dolphins Swim team. Karen lives in Manhattan with her husband and their dog.

Alice W. Dunsker

Alice Dunsker has been teaching Baby Massage and supporting parents at 92NY for more than two decades …

Alice W. Dunsker

Alice Dunsker has been teaching Baby Massage and supporting parents at 92NY for more than two decades. For her, baby massage is a restorative experience for little ones and an ideal way to build the parent and baby bond. She graduated from SUNY Fredonia and obtained a permanent teaching certificate from SUNY Brockport. Alice is also a graduate of the Swedish Institute of Massage and is a certified Infant Massage Instructor from Loving Touch Foundation. She is also trained as a Labor Doula.

Claire Lewin

Claire Lewin has over 20 years of teaching experience, ranging from kindergarten to 1st and 2nd grades …

Claire Lewin

Claire Lewin has over 20 years of teaching experience, ranging from kindergarten to 1st and 2nd grades. She has been at The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center for over 15 years and her two children attended the Parenting Center when they were younger. Claire received both a BS in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, and Special Education from Adelphi University.

Claire is the proud parent of two adult children. She lives on the UWS with her husband, dog and Clyde the turtle.

Andrea Scannell

Andrea Scannell is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and holds a Masters Degree in education …

Andrea Scannell

Andrea Scannell is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and holds a Masters Degree in education. At 92nd Street Y, Andrea teaches the prenatal breastfeeding workshop and runs the weekly breastfeeding support group. Andrea also teaches infant care and breastfeeding classes and runs breastfeeding and new mom support groups in various venues throughout Manhattan and Queens. She also works one on one with families in their homes to help them adjust to life with a baby and to get breastfeeding off to the best possible start!

Betsy Blumberg

Betsy spent 30+ years practicing architecture before joining The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center in 2021 …

Betsy Blumberg

Betsy spent 30+ years practicing architecture before joining The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center in 2021. So far, she has taught January 2’s, Art Books and More, and Kids in the Kitchen. After raising her 3 daughters, she happily returned to the UES where she now lives. When she’s not at the 92NY, Betsy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and getting in touch with her creative side through collage and calligraphy.

Liza Natale

Liza is a general pediatrician in private practice in NYC with over 20 years experience …

Liza Natale

Liza is a general pediatrician in private practice in NYC with over 20 years experience. She has taught a variety of classes at The 92nd Street Y, New York for new and expectant parents and grandparents since 2006. She currently teaches Caring For Your Newborn Grandchild.

Janet Bogardus

Janet Bogardus LCCE, CD(DONA) CLC is a certified childbirth educator, labor support doula …

Janet Bogardus

Janet Bogardus LCCE, CD(DONA) CLC is a certified childbirth educator, labor support doula, prenatal yoga teacher, and lactation counselor. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Janet is known for her informative, fun, interactive classes. Whether supporting labors and births, leading prenatal yoga classes, or teaching childbirth classes, Janet has helped thousands of families in the NYC area. She has two wonderful children and currently lives in Manhattan with her actor husband and loveable dog called Mars.

Janet Bogardus

Janet Bogardus LCCE, CD(DONA) CLC is a certified childbirth educator, labor support doula …

Janet Bogardus

Janet Bogardus LCCE, CD(DONA) CLC is a certified childbirth educator, labor support doula, prenatal yoga teacher, and lactation counselor. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Janet is known for her informative, fun, interactive classes. Whether supporting labors and births, leading prenatal yoga classes, or teaching childbirth classes, Janet has helped thousands of families in the NYC area. She has two wonderful children and currently lives in Manhattan with her actor husband and loveable dog called Mars.

Candace Perkin

Candace Perkin has over 20 years of experience working in NYC private schools …

Candace Perkin

Candace Perkin has over 20 years of experience working in NYC private schools. Her career began in the Silver Room in the Nursery School, and she is so happy to return to 92NY in The Lipschultz Parenting Center. Candace has worked with children ranging from 2 years old through 3rd grade. She has also worked in admissions at The Avenues School and Temple Israel. Candace received her BS in Early Childhood from Boston University and a Master's in Early Childhood from Bank Street College. Candace enjoys spending time with her husband, children and her two dogs!

The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center Advisory Committee

Amanda and Todd Arfman
Julia Arnhold and Lane Gerson
Paul Arnhold and Wes Gordon
Jaclyn and Philippe Berdugo
Jenny and David Blinbaum
Adrienne Brown and Jonathan Marcus
Cayla and Brian Davis
Julia Dworkin and Bennett Mayrock
Claire Friedman and Max Feldman
Erica and Josh Friedman
Annie Gu and Benjamin Yu
Alexandra and Gary Hoberman
Allison Immergut and Ionso Sheinberg
Tommy Kahn and Libby Miner
Joanna and Marcus Klostermeyer
Rebekah Kohan and Carson Siemann
Winnie and Taz Malekian
Danielle Levine and Brett Levine
Colby and Alberto Mugrabi
Maia Pelleg and Jonathan Schafler
Laura and Benjamin Phillips
Jacqueline Raich and Daniel Bleicher
Callie Schweitzer and Josh Backer
Lindsay Seigel Hack and Tony Hack
Perry and Dustin Shapir
Arunima Sinha and Rachit Maheshwari
Kate Stamell and Adam Piekarski
Laura Temel and Sam Kleiner
Gloria and Jordan Viniar
Asli Aksu Yaman and Erbil Yaman
Adrian and Zachary Zaro
Sabrina and Alexander Zaro

Learn more about how you can support The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center and commemorate your family’s time in our programs.

The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center is supported by FlatRate Moving

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For more information, please contact The 92NY Lipschultz Parenting Center by email or by calling 212.415.5558.

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