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My nine-year-old son grabbed his 12-year-old sister's butt this morning. I didn't see it, but she was pissed off and he wasn't denying it. They specialize in annoying each other, of course, and that seemed to be the intent of the incident. I interceded right away on this one, and maybe with a little more sternness than I normally would have. But just last night, I was thinking about the rape at Steubenville and the detailed replaying of it in social media, and I concluded that I'm with those who think we don't do enough to educate our sons about rape, and maybe that conversation needs to start early, like by making clear to a nine-year-old that he's not allowed to grab his sister's private parts...[More Here]
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* We have an amazing ticket giveaway for families with kids of all ages! We've teamed up with Applause NY to give away 5 four-packs of  tickets to "Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival" at Madison Square Garden (March 21-31). Tickets are good for one of the performances March 27-31. To enter the contest, click here. Deadline is Monday, March 25 at 12pm.
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 *Happy first day of spring! We're looking forward to peeling off bulky layers and piling on light pastels and breezy florals. Here's a peek at some fresh fashion for kids' closets this season.
For more shopping finds from our Treats blog, click here.
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Hot Topics & Tips
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*How can you be six? In a poignant blog post, local mom Lani Serota can't help but ask her daughter why she's growing up so fast. She's just glad she gets to watch it happen.
 * Let your family say "bye bye" to boring tomato sauce! For a deliciously easy dish you can whip up in the time it takes for spaghetti to cook, why not try buttery garlic and sage tilapia pasta for dinner tonight?
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