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Top Tweets of the Week Sept. 8-14


I celebrated my one year anniversary of moving to New York on Sept. 14. A lot can happen in a year. Heck, a lot can happen in a week—hugs from sons, kisses from dads, slightly unorthodox games of hide-and-seek. And if you happen to need a hand, I heard of two Captain Americas who can't wait to save the world!

The hashtag says it all. 

Avengersin the making! 

You know what they say; the early bird gets to worm answers from his mother.

Our nation remembered the 13th anniversary of 9/11 last week. Talking to your children about such a sensitive topic can be difficult. Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., founding president of Child Mind Institute, shared his advice on how to approach the subject.

It's the little things. 



Adorbs!

Smooth move. What show is your go-to?

You can order a pumpkin spice latte, your child can check out these books, and you can both bask in the awesomeness of autumn.

Share your thoughts in the comments or on Twitter @NYMetroParents!   Next Tuesday marks the autumnal equinox. Though it may have seemed that summer ended with the return to school, there's still technically one week of the season left. Check out our calendar for fun activities to fill it!   Join us on Tuesdays for more Top Tweets. In the meantime, follow us for practical parenting advice, local events in the NY Metro area, and exclusive deals and discounts. Join the conversation by tweeting at us, @NYMetroParents—maybe you’ll see your tweet here next week!  

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