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When an elderly cousin died last year, we adopted her dog Lucy, a tiny, sweet-hearted miniature pincher (or mini-pin) as a member of our family. But it wasn't until last week, when I had to sit with Lucy in the vet's office for two hours, that I discovered that dog owners had even more to say about their pets than parents do about their children--and both obsess about a lot of same things: behavior, vaccinations, organic food and fleas (which are the dog equivalent of lice). My favorite tidbit was that you can embed a dog's medicine pill in a piece of cheese, and he'll gobble it down no questions asked. When the next cold comes, I'm wondering if I can service my kids grilled cheese infused with amoxicillin.
--Eric Messinger emessinger@manhattanmedia.com
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*Nothing says fall family fun quite like a day of apple and pumpkin picking. This month, take a short trip out of the city, get a breath of fresh air, and spend some quality time with nature (and the fam!). The are plenty of orchards and farms just an hour-long car ride from the city, and they offer so much more than trees to pick from. Delicious cider doughnuts will fill your tummy, while petting zoos, maize mazes, hayrides and haunted houses promise to entertain the little ones. Check out our list of fall farms for the whole fam.
*All parents hope their kids are healthy enough never to need more than an annual checkup, but it's still great to know that our city is home to some of the world's finest doctors! New York Family (with the help of consumer health research firm Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.) presents our fifth annual list of Manhattan's top-ranked pediatricians and pediatric specialists. We also spoke with seven of these doctors, who represent a range of pediatric specialties and medical centers, and graciously agreed to share with us the joys and challenges of their profession. What follows is a celebration of all the work that docs do to keep our kids healthy and strong. Please enjoy reading The Physician Prescription.
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*We can go and on about all the good reasons why parents with infants and toddlers--and expectant parents--should consider the New Parents Expo, coming up next Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, at Pier 92, in NYC. But the better idea is to encourage you to visit NewParentsExpo.com and see why for yourself.
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY: Want to score tickets to next weekend's New Parents Expo? We're going to award two lucky New York Family readers with a pair of tickets to next week's mega event for new and expectant parents! This is a 24-hour giveaway so act fast! To enter to win, help us spread the word about this incredible event by posting the link on your Facebook or Twitter feed. Then go to our Facebook page and let us know why you'd like to attend the expo. Good luck! Deadline is TOMORROW at 5pm.
(Note: If you don't want to wait the 25 hours, then go to NewParentsExpo.com right now, and use the discount code NYFAM101 to get 20 percent off.)
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New Parents Expo Profiles
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*A household name for over a decade, Dr. Harvey Karp has helped millions of parents navigate the demanding and often difficult aspects of the baby years. For new moms and dads, Karp's Happiest Baby and Happiest Toddler work have taught them how to successfully swaddle, shush and swing their babies to sleep, and communicate with their little ones in a way that actually works. At the New Parents Expo next week, Karp will give a full presentation of his methods for raising happy babies and toddlers. Introduce yourself to America's No. 1 Pediatrician by reading our recent interview with him, The Happiest Doctor.
*With her Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy, Vicki Iovine gave birth to one of the most relatable (and hilarious) parenting books ever--and an empire of advice for moms followed suit. For the past 17 years, she has devoted herself to penning her wildly popular Girlfriends' Guide series, covering everything from baby bumps to baby gear. Lucky for us, Iovine will be at the New Parents Expo next weekend so we can share in her just-go-with-it attitude. Want a sneak peek? Check out The Ultimate Girlfriend for a little more.
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*Thinking of starting a blog? Before you take that first step, you may want to read The Digital Mom Handbook to get the lay of the land and some much-needed advice. (And you can meet authors Audrey McClelland and Colleen Padilla at next weekend's New Parents Expo!)
*Little ones will love learning math at the upcoming "Math Midway" exhibit at the Liberty Science Center. The interactive display featuring 21 hands-on activities for children of all ages.
*A kindergartener cooks at Virgil's in Times Square! No, really. Check out these cornbread muffins that Jenna Helwig's daughter made at the popular restaurant.
*Baby's first Halloween? Here are some great costume ideas from our Born & Bred blogger Elisabeth Frankel Reed.
Best of (The Rest Of) The Web
*Have you made a dent in that stack of parenting books on your nightside table? Didn't think so. Here's a quick list of the must-reads. (Stroller Traffic)
*Stylish fall fashions from Rosie Pope Maternity line. The Bardot Dress is totally hot. (Rosie's Blog)
*Not for the faint of heart! Here are some myths about circumcision...that most of us believed until reading this. (Psychology Today)
*This mom rant had us chuckling all morning. Check out the line of new parent stickers she hopes to start marketing. Any buyers? (Motherhood Uncensored)
For more of our favorite articles from the web this week, click here.
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*Celebrate a New York City Halloween tradition with your family! October weekends at the Bronx Zoo are packed with fall festive fun like hayrides, costume parades, musical theater, magic shows and live music. Boo at the Zoo is one spooky Halloween experience you don't want to miss. And we have four family 4-packs of tickets to give away! To enter, email us explaining why you'd like to win to and put "Boo at the Zoo" in the subject line. Then, post on our Facebook page telling us your favorite part about Halloween. Deadline is Friday, October 14.
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