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A demand I can live with every morning: While my wife is getting dressed for work and I'm scrambling to get breakfast ready for our children, somewhere around 7:15 this morning my 8-year-old son Adam stealthily enters our bed and relives his youth. "Why isn't anyone cuddling with me?!" he shouts, pauses, and shouts again (in case we didn't get the message).
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*Today, only 1 in 10 schools offer computer coding courses to their students. So it's no surprise that many families are starting to consider the value of extracurricular classes for their kids. Inspired by the recent YouTube video that features some digital giants like Mark Zuckerberg, we decided to look into local children's computer programming classes. Here's our list of local resources for elementary and high school students.
* Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Parents League has never been more popular, helping thousands of city parents each year discover independent schools, from nursery school through high school--and boarding school as well. They also publish wonderful guides to raising children in the city and offer special events on school admissions as well as common parenting challenges. Our profile explains it all.
*What family doesn't love board games? The low-tech pastime may seem quaint, but we could all use the excuse to unplug and spend quality time together. We handpicked 12 games with the help of the toy experts at local boutiques Gift Hero, Mary Arnold Toys, and Dinosaur Hill, and gathered testimonials from local game-crazed fams!
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* Grammy-nominated kids' musician Justin  Roberts has a new CD,
"Lullaby," that could rock almost any little one to sleep. And we've teamed up with TLB Music to give away 5 copies! To enter the contest, click here.
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* We're hosting 2 Camp Fairs this weekend! On Saturday, March 2 at Gramercy Arts High School and on Sunday, March 3 at Tribeca BMCC, parents and children get the chance to meet both local and out-of-city day camp representatives and get a head start on planning a wonderful, enriching summer. Don't forget to register! |
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 *We love the latest polka dot craze! Get spotty this spring with these adorable dotted pieces for children, from satchels to slacks to raincoats.
For more shopping finds from our Treats blog, click here.
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*When school calls, it's never good news. In one of our favorite funny parenting essays, blogger Marinka ruminates on her harried but usually helpless and humorous responses to child "emergencies" from afar.
*A decadent (and playful!) family breakfast recipe: Scrambled French toast is a kid-friendly and hands-on way to enjoy a classic dish.
*If you're thinking of doing some spring shopping for the kiddos, check out Sierra Julian's special sale next week! You'll get a 25% discount at their showroom boutique for every adorable children's fashion you snag.
For more articles and tips, visit
newyorkfamily.com
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