New York Family: Picks of the Week, May 14-20

New York Family Magazine's favorite kid related event for each day of the week By Briehn Trumbauer In honor of this week's upcoming [New York Baby Show](http://newyorkbabyshow.com/tickets/), the picks feature great chances for new and expectant parents to bond over their new and exciting journey. But, like always, we snuck in some rockin' events for the kids, too! Monday, May 14 [String Art at the Children's Museum of the Art](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-52560-string-art-at-cma.html) 103 Charlton Street 12pm Inspired by artist Sheila Hicks, kiddos ages five and up will learn all about string art and then have the opportunity to weave and wrap rope to make their own project. Tuesday, May 15 [Tia Mowry Book Signing at Yummy Mummy](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-55961-tia-mowery-book-signing-at-yummy-mummy.html) 1201 Lexington Avenue 6:30pm Remember Tia Mowry from the ABC sitcom Sister, Sister? Now she's all grown up with a husband, a baby and?a book! Tia will read from Oh Baby!-her hysterical account of all-things pregnancy. Mums and mommies-to-be are welcome. Tasty sweets will be served, and everyone will leave with a signed copy of the book. Call 212-879-8669 to reserve your spot. Wednesday, May 16 [New Parent Get-Together at the 92Y](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/event-50189-new-parent-get-together-at-the-92nd-street-y.html) 1395 Lexington Avenue 10:30am-12pm All new parents and their babies are welcome at this weekly get-together. Share stories, learn valuable parenting tips and make new friends (your babies will, too!). This week's topic is "Grandparents - Good Advice/Bad Advice." Discuss what happens when Grandma or Grandpa gives the kids too much candy-but also spoils them with love. To read the full listings [click here](http://www.newyorkfamily.com/newyork/blog-2898-picks-of-the-week-may-14-20.html).