On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.

Wondering what to do when you have a playdate and a sick little one. Lil Sugar talks sick-kid etiquette.

Need a quick and easy kid meal in a hurry? Makeover Momma has the scoop on a yummy-sounding cereal trail mix. One secret ingredient: Chocolate.

Not sure if tap water is a safe bet for your family? CafeMom has the dirt on this iffy issue.

Parenthood should make you happy, right? In a perfect world, yes. But some say it really doesn’t. ParentDish has the skinny on why mommy and daddy might not be so chipper.

If you’re not so happy yourself, maybe all you need is some time away — from your kids. PlanetKid would love to play with your youngsters, while you escape the madness for a bit. Drop by at your convenience — and check out this fun Parents Night Out opportunity on April 18. Rates will be discounted — can’t beat that.

Still need cute kid photos. Send them our way so we can publish them here. Just send your pic to jackidonaldson@gmail.com — make sure it’s at least 350 pixels wide and tell us something about the photo. No blurry shots, please.

Photo by: peasap on flickr