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

Ever miss one of your kid’s big events, like a school play or performance? How bad is it if you just can’t get there? ParentDish talks all about it.

If your house is full of kids, it’s probably stocked with toys, too. But do you have a toy-free room? The Motherhood wants to know.

Beware of kid cereals. Commercials and advertisements would have you believe they are pretty healthy, but really, Lil Sugar says they’re the worst of the bunch.

Got the pregnancy munchies? Here are 10 foods to curb your cravings.

Be like Michelle Obama, and grab yourself a hula-hoop. Not a bad fitness tool, says Makeover Momma.

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