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Top Tweets of the Week: Oct. 6-12


Motherhood changes many things about life. Whether it's your feelings about Halloween, your morning commute, or your body, change is inevitable. The tweets below can attest to that—and to how much you love your children!

 
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Our train rides to school are just this much fun! #toddlers #nyctoddlers #ilovemyson #boysrule #motherhood #toddlerinthecity View on Instagram

Having a fun train buddy makes the morning commute so much better.

We all have our "toddler" moments. I hope you feel better, @Mom101!

How motherhood reminded @mariaguido that she still loves this holiday of her childhood. If you still haven't gotten in the Halloween spirit, entering to win one of our incredible giveawaysmight help!

Age is such a funny concept to young children!

#adorbs



A peek into a day jam-packed with costumes, coloring, and fun!

Aww. My siblings and I used to write notes for our father and hide them in his suitcase before he left for business trips. Anyone else have family traditions for traveling solo? 

Our editorial director has great advice about how to have the best time on a family trip to Luna Park's Halloween Harvest festival!

Did you hear that Jennifer Garner has a baby bump? But...no baby. Watch her proud declaration about her body!   Today is National Dessert Day, so if sweets are your thing, enjoy! Need inspiration on what treats to make to celebrate the holiday? Start with this classic yellow cake recipe, or go seasonal and whip up one of these Halloween desserts. Bon appétit!    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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