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GeekMom Blog
Aug 24, 2011 9:30 AM

Should You Bring a Kid to Dragon*Con?

Consult Ruth Suehle’s delightful chart, and then read on for the rest of her article over at GeekMom!

Consult Ruth Suehle's delightful chart, and then read on for the rest of her article over at GeekMom!

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