‘Friday Finds’ Archive

Smaller Babies and Fancy Barbie: Friday Finds March 5, 2010 No Comments

Photo: The Lightworks, Flickr
On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
U.S. babies are getting smaller, says Lil Sugar, and pregnancies are getting shorter, too. Hmmm.
I loved my Barbie dolls back in the day. ParentDish reports that fashion designers are loving Barbie, too.
MomLogic is talking about [...]

Sex Talks and Party Trinkets: Friday Finds February 26, 2010 No Comments

Photo: Kid’s Birthday Parties, Flickr

On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
How do you get your teen to clean his room? ParentDish has the scoop.
Some parents go way overboard on loot bags at kids’ birthday parties, and some parents don’t give out a thing. Lil [...]

Lots of Games and a Smart Pig: Friday Finds February 19, 2010 No Comments

Photo: msgen.com
On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Need to add a little spark to your family game night? Lil Sugar talks the new, modern-looking Monopoly — you might want to give it a try.
ParentDish talks games, too, and names the top 10 you should [...]

Coffee News and American Toys: Friday Finds February 12, 2010 1 Comment

Photo: amerikid.com

On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Do you drink with your kids at home? Not a good idea, reports ParentDish.
Can coffee rev up your metabolism? Makeover Momma weighs in.
Divorce is a pretty common thing, but can a marriage doomed be saved? Modern Mom [...]

Booby Booster and a Tween Magazine: Friday Finds February 5, 2010 No Comments

Photo: http://www.kikimag.com/
On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Ready for the Winter Olympics? Time to get in the spirit, says ChatterKid, with this fun and crafty activity.
Need some help holding those breastfeeding breasts in place? Lil Sugar introduces you to the Booby Booster.
TheĀ  son of [...]

Toy Traps and Valentine’s Books: Friday Finds January 29, 2010 No Comments

Photo: One in a Million / [ tumblr ]
On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
In your house, are Barbie dolls just for girls, and trucks and action heroes saved for the boys? Maybe you’re caught in a gender-related toy trap, says ChatterKid.
Michelle Obama is [...]

Turquoise and Eco-Friendly Playdates: Friday Finds January 22, 2010 No Comments

On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
What’s your pick for disciplining your kids? ParentAsk discusses whether time-outs do more harm than good.
Are you checking over your kids’ jewelry? You should be, because it might be toxic, according to ParentDish.
You know the standard baby colors [...]

School Lunches and ‘Home’ Work: Friday Finds January 15, 2010 No Comments

On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Do you pack your kids’ school lunches? ParentDish talks about whether deli meats are safe or scary.
Do you work from home (and the park, the playground, the school parking lot)? How do you do it? Divine Caroline discusses.
Mommy [...]

Raising Boys and Bathing Girls: Friday Finds January 8, 2010 No Comments

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

Thinking about skiing with the kids this winter? WinterTrails might be just the online spot if you want to start poking around for information.
Rosalind Wiseman of Family Circle’s Ask Rosalind recommends a book for those who are [...]

Picky Eaters and Low-Cal Snacks: Friday Finds January 1, 2010 No Comments

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

Got guests this holiday season? Divine Caroline shares how to survive the season with a full house. If your company has already gone home, start planning now for the next big influx.
Got a picky eater? Family Circle has [...]