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Gearing Up For My Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah
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Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week
Erin's dad and a family friend assist her during a pony ride when she's 3 years old.
Reflections Of A Horseback Rider

Gearing Up For My Daughter’s Bat Mitzvah

By New York Family

Our editor’s words of appreciation for his soon-to-be 13-year-old (and for being a parent).
eric-messinger On Sunday, my soon-to-be 13-year-old daughter joined me at the final day of the New York Baby Show, working various jobs during the day but mostly helping to greet people--as in thousands of new and expecting families--as they entered Pier 92, at 52nd Street and the West Side Highway. I appreciated that she voluntarily came along, because she's been on… [more]

Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

By Alissa Katz

ADHD and over-eating. Three kids = more stress. Advice from a SAHD.

4355677125_e0016bd82e One mother opted for Amelia Earhart’s leather jacket over Cinderella’s glass slipper to introduce her daughter to some of history’s greatest female icons. Each has her own happily ever after; none involve a Prince Charming. (NBC’s Today) Are you preggers? Here’s a perfectly good scientific explanation as to why you can get away without shaving your legs for nine months. (The… [more]

Reflections Of A Horseback Rider

By Erin Shea

A writer looks back on some important life lessons that horseback riding taught her–plus where to ride in the city.
Erin's dad and a family friend assist her during a pony ride when she's 3 years old. I can’t explain why I started riding. I guess in a way I was born into it, since both of my parents are horse lovers. My mother rode when she was younger and my father was involved in the thoroughbred… [more]

Picks of the Week: May 20-26

By Gavriella Mahpour

American Girl at “Cinderella,” Liberty Science Center’s Block Party exhibit, pirates and treasure at Discovery Times Square, and a Governors Island Fest.
Liberty Science Center (Block Party); photo by Tom Moore Who's ready for another action-packed week amidst the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple? Included in this week's picks are a couple of brand-new exhibits that we've been itching to tell you about! Friday, May 24 American Girl at "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" American Girl Place 5:30pm It's a fairy tale… [more]

Cat Cora’s Banana Yogurt Split With Berries & Coconut At Residence Inn

By Chrissy Makris

Iron Chef Cat Cora–Residence Inn’s Mom of the Year 2013–dresses up a light and healthy summer treat with tropical fruit and graham crackers.
Cat Cora Named 2013 Resident Mom Many parents already love Residence Inn by Marriott for their thoughtful long-stay amenities for the whole brood, and this month the brand is giving families another delicious reason to go back: Cat Cora's appointment as its Resident Mom of the Year. What this means is that families staying at any of the Residence Inn suites, which all have fully functional kitchens,… [more]

It’s A Tea Party In The City With Baby Elle Belle

By Elle Belle

This little NYC lady shows that she’s passing big milestones quicker than her mommy can pass the milk!
Elle-Belle-at-tea Dream: I’m having tea with the Queen of England to discuss the upcoming addition to her family because she wants to make sure the baby is well understood and knows I’m the source for baby-parent translating. At her request, after staying up late at night for weeks on end in my crib, I’ve finally corrected all the mistakes about raising… [more]