The year 2012 has arrived along with the magic of being able to clear the slate and start fresh. It's the excitement of wondering what the new year will bring and what new milestones lay ahead for your little ones. For me, it's about celebrating my son's champagne birthday, watching him learn to write his own name and sending him off on his first day of kindergarten. I look forward to reading my daughter's first report card, watching her ride a bike without training wheels and patting her on the back after she puts down her first chapter book. Witnessing your children grow is truly a magical experience.

Next weekend, enjoy a big dose of magic with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Storybook Magic Weekend. Join your favourite Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters in feature storybook, fairy tale, and fantasy-themed episodes from January 14-15 at 9-11am ET. And during the week of January 23, rock on with Jake and the Never Land Pirates as they kick off Pirate Rock Week. Watch music-themed episodes, including the NEW episode “The Pirate Pup/Pirate Rock” and sing-along versions of Never Land Pirate Band music videos which will premiere between each episode. Pirate Rock will air nightly from 6-7pm ET.

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