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| | One of the best bits of parenting advice that I've ever heard came from a most unlikely source: the comedian and talk-show host, Bill Maher. Publicly, Maher has long indicated that he does not want to be a father. Still, I often allude to Maher when I'm thinking about children and pop culture or news reports that may be too violent or sexual, or inappropriate in some way. Last week, I thought of his perspective again when I got caught up in a discussion on Facebook raised by a mom who decided that her 12-year-old daughter was not ready for the Hunger Games movie....[more here]
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*Springtime kids fashion has a focus on greens and blues--the hot colors we've seen in everything from shorts to jackets. Let nature lead the way and check out this slideshow of new wardrobe wonders.
*To help you decide if a certain spring sport is right for your child, we spoke with several young local athletes about baseball, tennis and other sports. Check out the interviews plus a great list of classes and leagues, along with free clinics hosted by the City Park's Foundation.
*Are more expensive nannies actually better caregivers? Former New York Times Motherlode blogger Lisa Belkin takes on this touchy subject in her acclaimed Huffington Post blog.
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*The final two Camp Fairs are this weekend--on Saturday, March 31 on the Upper East Side and Sunday, April 1 on the Upper West Side. For more information and to register, click here. And for your very own virtual camp tour, check out therightcamp.com.
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*Justin Roberts is  children's music's rising superstar. We have 2 family four-packs of tickets to give away for his 2pm jam session at Symphony Space on Saturday, April 14. To enter, send us an email to familygiveaways@manhattanmedia.com with "Justin Roberts" in the subject line. For more details, click here.
*We also have two 4-piece sets of Skip Hop's Complete Sheet bedding line to give away, with their stylish and whimsical looks, and alternative bumper design! Send us an email to newyorkfamilybaby@manhattanmedia.com, and put "Skip Hop" in the subject line. For more details, click here.
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Treats
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*The Soft Serve Fruit Co. has two locations in NYC (Union Square and the Upper East Side) and is a nutritious treat made with real fruit. Try Passover and Easter specials like the Seder Sundae or the Bunnies and Bonnets Bonanza. $5-7, softservefruitco.com
*The portable and affordable Tootle Turtle  Mower from Melissa & Doug is perfect for kiddos ages 2 and up. This toy comes with movable dials, a plastic fuel can and a pull-cord that replicates a live motor sound. $29.99, melissaanddoug.com
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The Week at NewYorkFamily.com
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*After a traumatic hospital birth, Angela Johnson of New York Family Baby is delivering baby number two in her living room--and she's pretty excited about her decision.
Best of (The Rest Of) The Web
* Dara-Lynn Weiss' article on her 7-year-old daughter's weight issues has tempers flared. Now she has a book deal that's sure to stoke the controversy. ( The Huffington Post)
*With celebrity moms like Mad Men's January Jones supporting placenta capsulation, check out this blogger's opinion on this controversial trend. (New York Times)
*A 5-minute video chat on unsolicited advice from mothers-in-law. Anne Lamott and Kelly Corrigan tell it like it is. (YouTube)
For more of our favorite articles from the web this week, click here.
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*Grab your baskets and don your yarmulkes! Starting this weekend, the city is hopping with egg hunts and bunny-eared bonanzas. Sunday kicks off two weeks of Passover-related fun, including music, dance, arts & crafts and the traditional seder.
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