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Listening to our school principal emphasize the importance of reading at a meeting with parents about the second grade curriculum, naturally I couldn't help but think about my son, The Anti-Reader. He's above grade level, mind you, but he's still all about resistance and procrastination. The other night, after I asked Adam about five times to begin his reading, I found him instead tossing a pink bouncy ball in the air. "Well?" I barked. "I am T-H-I-N-K-I-N-G!" he responded, indignant at my nudging. At least he can S-P-E-L-L.
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*The breathtaking autumn foliage that continues to fall all around us this season should not go to waste before winter! Why not make the most of the fallen leaves with some family art projects? We've gathered some seasonally-inspired ideas--from imitating stained glass with leaves in your window to capturing leaf impressions on paper and building a bird feeder--to help get you started.
*Thanksgiving is all about traditions, but it can also mean starting some new ones as a family. We've put together a great line-up of recipes that incorporate the foods everyone is used to but with some slight twists and tweaks--like pigs-in-pilgrim-hats (little hands can help!), sweet potato cakes, sausage and chestnut stuffing and mouth-watering apple pie cookies.
*Our November issue has some wonderful articles on special needs, including a day in the life of a school for autistic children, excerpts from one NYC mom's poignant blog about raising a daughter with a rare disability and an insightful interview about navigating the special needs education landscape in New York. Also in the New York Family special needs literature is this list of 20 tips, both practical and philosophical, for raising children with developmental challenges.
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*Free Family Fun Day To Celebrate Volunteerism! On the morning of Saturday, November 19th, generationOn is hosting a free Family Fun'Raiser (and New York Family is the media supporter!). Guests will participate in youth-led service projects while enjoying live entertainment and a holiday meal catered by Dinosaur BBQ. Click here for details, and RSVP immediately because space is limited.
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Joy of Shopping
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*Leroy & Perry--a Brooklyn-based eco-chic line of fashion and quirky homeware--knows how to treat your winter wearables right. With soft exteriors and sturdy wooden bases, these hand-knit coat closet hangers make fantastic gifts for friends and relatives you're staying with over the holidays. $35, leroyandperry.com
*In a city where the cupcake is king, treat your little one like royalty by using this petite stand by Rosanna for birthdays and other special occasions. Or, give them away as really great goodie bag gifts, if you're feeling generous. $14, rosannainc.com
*Looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping? Sign up at Fab.com for daily design inspiration and killer deals up to 70% off retail. We love the Pack Rack by Steph Mantis (handmade in Brooklyn!), which could hang in an eclectic bedroom or colorful playroom. $38, Fab.com
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The Week at NewYorkFamily.com
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*Beyond Planet Earth opens this Saturday at the American Museum of Natural History. Walk through a recreation of the surface of Mars, see a replica of a lunar habitat and check out authentic equipment from past space missions! *Want your kid to bend it like Beckham? Combining a fun-comes-first philosophy with a focus on skills development, Super Soccer Stars has scored big with kids around the city and beyond. *A unique alternative to the traditional vanilla and chocolate, these tea-licious Earl Grey cupcakes with lemon buttercream, from our Yummy Delicious blog, still hit the sweet spot. *As your belly grows, so does the number of people offering you advice on what you should and shouldn't be doing. Angela Johnson on our Born & Bred blog divulges five things you should never say to a pregnant woman.
Best of (The Rest Of) The Web *Lisa Belkin unpacks how Nancy Pelosi went from stay-at-home mom to Speaker of the House, and why most mothers today probably can't expect to do the same. (HuffPo) *There are so many wonderful children's picture books out there, it can be hard to pick favorites. Here are three new reads about our great city that will have you reminiscing about your childhood favs. (NY Times) *With the Penn State scandal still all across the headlines, do you think Jerry Sandusky should be allowed to see his own grandkids? (CafeMom) *When a friend won't shut up about her kids, do you confront the problem or let it slide? (Slate)
For more of our favorite articles from the web this week, click here.
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*Who knew your little one's first big-kid bike could be this cool? Chicco's Red Bullet  Balance Bike is specially designed to help kids ages three and up learn how to balance (sans pedaling) without training wheels. And we're giving one away! To enter, send an email to familygiveaways@manhattanmedia.com with the subject line "Red Bullet." Then, comment on our Facebook Page telling us something about your early biking days (the first bike you rode, how you learned to ride, a funny story, etc.). Deadline to enter is Tuesday, November 29.
*A watercolor pencil set from eeBoo makes it easy to create your very own masterpiece without the usual mess. Great for the budding artist, watercolor pencils provide more control than a traditional pigment-and-brush. To kick off the holiday season early, we have two eeBoo sets to give away! To enter, send an email to familygiveaways@manhattanmedia.com with the subject line "Watercolor." Deadline to enter is Tuesday, November 22.
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