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Need some ideas for your calendar? We have these suggestions:

Put two or more moms together and inevitably, at some point in the conversation, they will start comparing notes on family-friendly places to eat, which libraries have good story times or how to find the best language school or tutoring service. They shake each other down for information and advice, wanting to make sure they're doing it right and that their kids aren't missing out. Moms want to know places to take their kids where it's perfectly acceptable to act up or get down and dirty. They crave the right books, sure-fire science projects and educational toys. Arizonamoms.com is launching an improved Web site today with top 10 lists of things to do, places to go and information about raising a family in Arizona. The first of the lists is Moms' Top 10 Places to Pretend:

Preschoolers to teens can enjoy plenty of free activities this month.

Got a little artist? Here are 10 examples of camps we have in our summer camps database:

Free happenings in April:

Your kids aren't old enough for school yet, but they need more than just a pile of blocks and Dora the Explorer to slake their thirst for knowledge.

A few camps for you little music lover. Find more at www.arizonamoms.com/camps.

Seeing trapeze artists fly through the air is second nature for Kiersten Pettus, 8, of Chandler.

Our kids are playing sports on Wii videogame systems and watching wildlife on Animal Planet. Send them outside to play.

There's a princess somewhere inside every little girl, whether she wears a tiara or is more comfortable in Converse. Here are 10 places to cater to her young highness: