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On the way to school this morning, my 9-year-old son was greeted with a "Hi!" by one of his buddies, who happens to be a small kid, height-wise, and Adam, equally friendly, responded, "Hey, Mini." I wish I hadn't been so quick to anger, because it may have reinforced a sense of injury that the other child didn't feel as strongly as I did. Who knows?...[More Here]
P.S. Big Baby Show Discount: Everything is set for annual New York Baby Show this weekend! Rather than me list all the highlights, the best thing is for you to check out all the attractions, special events, and ticket info at NewYorkBabyShow.com. DISCOUNT CODE: New York Family subscribers can now get a 25% discount by using the code NYFAMILY13. (Enter code in the Redeem Coupon field in the shopping cart.) The offer will end on Friday, May 17, at midnight. Tickets can still be purchased at the show.
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*This spring, we want our kids to play with their food. Really! Making food art can help tap into their creative sides and also promote self-esteem as children learn how to read recipes, measure ingredients, and prepare meals with their own hands. Here are three whimsical and edible creations that kids can help make in your kitchen.
*Time to begin making summer travel plans! To help you get started, we suggest six family-friendly and somewhat under-the-radar national parks that offer children's programming and can be found across the country from Maine to California. Pick one and go!
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*Providing an overview of the Manhattan and citywide public school admission process, Robin Aronow is hosting a "Life After Nursery School" workshop on Tuesday, May 21 (6-8:30pm), at Ansche Chesed synagogue on the Upper West Side. Topics will include: application procedures, standardized testing, progress reports, public vs private, gifted vs general education, dual language programs, charter schools, magnet schools, special education, and more. For more information, visit schoolsearchnyc.com
*Ten-year-old Sean McCormack needs our help. The local PS 158 student was diagnosed last summer with a rare lymphoma called Burkitts Lymphoma and needs a bone marrow transplant. To help raise funds to go towards the cost of his treatment, NYC families can attend an auction on Sunday, May 19 (3-8pm) at Rosie O'Grady's. For more information about the event and how to support Team Sean, visit
facebook.com/pages/Team-SEAN/555307321165762
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 *Shopping for newborn gear can be overwhelming for new and expecting parents. To help navigate the sea of stuff, NYC parents Allyson and Jack Downey founded weeSpring, an online network where moms and dads can shop, learn, and share opinions. The website also highlights the products that your parent-friends deem useful.
For more shopping finds from our Treats blog, click here.
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*What does Pinterest do for parenting? According to our mom blogger Aimee Daly, it makes her feel like a lazy parent! From fully coordinated nursery decor to make-your-own Play-Doh, there are five ways the Pinterest Kids board can make a mom feel like Roseanne Barr.
* In this week's parenting news around the web, BuzzFeed's slideshow of 21 kids selling out their parents is getting a lot of laughs, especially the child who reveals: "My mom likes drinking wine."
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