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Editor's Note 
I've had debates with other parents over which sport is the worst one for a child to devote themselves to--the worst, that is, being an inconvenience to the parent. Hockey Parents make a great case, with all that travel to cold towns in New Hampshire. As a former Swim Parent, I know how humid it gets in those crowded stands, while you wait hours for your child's race to come and go in 80 seconds. On Sunday, my second season as a Baseball Parent got off to bad start when Adam and I arrived at Field Two at Randall's Island to discover a worn-out grassland and dugouts blighted with empty beer bottles...[More Here]

--Eric Messinger [email protected]    

Parenting Tips
*Looking for a good bedtime story to share with your child? NYC dad Jay Bushara of the One Potato blog is one of the most popular and trusted reviewers of children's books on the web. And he's given us the lowdown on his new favorites for children ages 4 and up.

*To help NYC parents shop for baby, we've
compiled a diverse list of local stores and interviewed their owners, managers, and buyers to give us the scoop on new trends and products they really love. There's a lot of good finds in this bundle, so get shopping!

 

*Hilarious quips, poignant confessions, and telling details are the hallmarks of our funniest blogger Lani Serota, who also happens to be a doctor and mom of two. Whether she's savoring the goofy side of parenting, sharing her reasons for keeping her closet open for her kids' examination, or ruminating on staying in NYC, it's always fun to get a quick hit of Lani's life as a city parent.
Contests & Giveaways
*With the help of the childbirth education experts at Birth Day Presence, we'll award
one lucky family the Chicco Liteway PLUS stroller and the KeyFit 30 car seat (total retail value, $368.99). To enter, click here. 
New York Family Events 
*The Blackboard Awards For Teachers honor city educators from every educational sector--public, private, charter, and parochial. Please take a minute to honor a teacher who adds so much to your child's life, and nominate him or her for a 2013 Blackboard Award for Teachers! Deadline is Friday, May 10. For more info, visit blackboardawards.com 
Treats
*Super delicious style! We've noticed a trend in children's fashion lately: fun, food-themed apparel. It's a great way to give your kid something adorably yummy to wear with quirky flair.

For more shopping finds from our Treats blog, click
here.
Picks Of The Week: Classes/Camps & Birthday Parties 
*Cool kids classes/camps: For little ones, weekly themes like Take Me Out To The Ball Game and Surf's Up are incorporated into arts and crafts, science, cooking, and story time at 74th St. MAGIC Summer Days Camp. For older children, iD Tech Camps offer day programs for computer classes and video game and web design to foster STEM skills. 

 

*Birthday idea: With a wide range of themed parties perfect for pampering birthday guests, Cozy's Cuts For Kids celebrations include hair styling, makeup, and manicures.  

Hot Topics & Tips 
*Here's a five-ingredient indulgence to try with your family very soon: This 30-minute recipe for bacon fried rice is a good mix of protein, veggies, carbs, and the undeniable deliciousness that is bacon. Dig in!

*Wondering what to do with all of your kid's art projects? Our blogger Alex Richards has some suggestions for those scribbles and doodles that just keep piling up.

        

*For parents of preteens: If you're planning a bar or bat mitzvah in the near future, check out the Spring 2013 issue of Mitzvah magazine. Full of party essentials, budgeting tools, and local resources, it's our biannual guide to hosting a special celebration.

 

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