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Last Friday night: Adam wants Mexican food. Elena wants Japanese food. An epic sibling meltdown ensues. What will bring it to an end? Patience? Soothing words? Generosity? Compromise? An epic parental meltdown? All of the above? Something I haven't mentioned yet? [Place Your Bets]
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*We did the research and our list of 100+ cool children's classes this winter covers all ages from infant to tween, and includes music, dance, art, sports, cooking, gymnastics, and much more. Peruse it here--you're going to discover at least a handful of great classes you hadn't heard of before.
*Father of four, football legend, and TV talk show host Michael Strahan chats with us about family, fame, and being Kella Ripa's newest teammate.
*Looking to ski locally this winter? Here are nine resorts for family weekend ski trips within New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Let the kids learn to ski or hit the slopes like pros this season!
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*A program that's revolutionary in its originality and success, Kate Tempesta's Urban Golf Academy teaches children as young as four how to play golf in a way that's fun, educational, age-appropriate, and indoors (at least in winter). For two children, we have a whole semester of Saturday winter classes (valued at $615) to give away--one for ages 4-8, one to ages 8 and up. For a chance to win, click here.
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Picks Of The Week: Classes & Birthday Parties
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*Cool kids classes: For younger children, 45 minutes of gently guided tumbling at 74th St. MAGIC. For older children, the fundamentals of storytelling and performance at Atlantic Theater Company.
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*Bundling up in cozy gear is essential for city winters. Make sure your kids are properly equipped by checking out our list of great children's gloves and mittens.
For more shopping finds from our Treats blog, click here.
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Hot Topics & Tips
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*For parents looking to get back in the career game, certain volunteer opportunities can act as great resume boosters. Our resident career blogger Barri Waltcher shares some great advice for smart volunteering.
*A great winterized version of trail mix! Funfetti popcorn is sweet, salty, and oh so delicious for an after-school or weekend snack with the kids.
*Our parenting blogger Lorraine Duffy Merkl divulges the myriad lessons her teenage daughter learned from young adult celebs in 2012--from puppy love to rebellion.
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newyorkfamily.com
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