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Editor's Note 
Sexy is the new poop. My 8-year-old son and his male compadres can't say "sexy" enough without cracking themselves up at the naughty absurdity of it all. "Pass the ball you sexy, crazy lady," Adam yelled at his friend Ben, during some pick-up basketball in the schoolyard yesterday. "Who wants to watch Victoria's Secret on YouTube?" he announced later, referring to the brand's commercials (I think). "It's sexy madness." I nipped that suggestion in the bud, of course, though based on an incident on Friday night, I'm pretty sure I'm not dealing with a "sexy" maniac, or at least not yet...[More Here]

 

--Eric Messinger [email protected]    

Parenting Tips

*To help make the most of January in NYC, we've gathered ten great family-friendly events for all kinds of indoor fun. From a dinosaur zoo to KamiKaze Fireflies to retro science, there are performances, shows, and exhibits for children of all ages and interests.  

 

*To make your family's next birthday party as sweet as ever, a cake-crazed local mom presents her top picks for the city's best and most delicious cake offerings. Here are ten of her favorites. Yum! 

 

*Whether they tell a white lie or spin a tall tale, children often twist the truth for reasons that parents can (and should) address. Read our parenting piece on little liars and learn what to do when your kid says something untrue.

Contests & Giveaways

*Does your kid love Sesame Street? Here's your chance to win tickets to "Elmo's Super Heroes!" playing at The Theater at Madison Square Garden from February 7-18: We have ten family five-packs to give away! This musical teaches lessons about healthy habits through classic songs. To enter to win tickets, click here.

Treats

*If you're planning to give birth in 2013 and want to deliver in style, check out these five functional, yet fashionable birthing gowns for your big hospital visit. Available in a variety of colors and some with monogramming options.  


For more shopping finds from our Treats blog, click here.
Hot Topics & Tips 

*Parents raise their children to love themselves and have confidence. But why do they have such a hard time following the same rules? Time to brush up on self-parenting 101  via our weekly parenting news. 

 

*Our new baby blogger Elle Belle tackles the nap versus shower battle between baby and mom. Guess who wins  

 

*Whoever first decided to mix peanut butter and chocolate is a culinary genius. And these five-ingredient chocolate peanut butter squares courtesy of Yummy Delicious blogger Jenna Helwig are absolutely brilliant!

*After upgrading to their dream apartment,

a local family of four returns to their tiny, one-bedroom home. Here's what happened with just one wrong move according to our mom blogger Angela Johnson

 

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January 2-8, 2013
Chelsea Piers
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