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

College may seem so way off in the future, you can’t even begin to think about saving for it. But, maybe it’s time to sock away some higher education funds, says ParentDish.

Yep, kids are expensive, and Divine Caroline dishes out the dirt on the true cost of having a baby.

Need some family adventure? Lil Sugar offers a few tips for camping with kids.

Need a daddy diaper bag? Babies.com makes a few suggestions.

Time to slash the sugar, Mom and Dad! Do it for your kiddos!

Photo: woodleywonderworks, Flickr

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

Do you hate your hubby now that baby has arrived? Hey, it happens.

More helpful answers to all things babies — at Babies.com!

The best summer gift you can give your kids is boredom. Are you delivering?

You may be cutting corners when it comes to finances, but be sure you don’t skimp on these four things!

You might also be trying to cut down on the pounds. Here, some tips for banishing the post-baby bulge.

Photo: James Jordan, Flickr

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

Summer bugs make me buggy! Imagine my joy after learning there’s a soap that might keep the insects at bay.

When should you start the babe on real foods? Lil Sugar offers 10 tips for starting on solids.

Need a baby gift but hate the usuals? Try these Babies.com gift picks that are quite unique.

What’s with all the little kids staying up so late? MomLogic weighs in.

The topic keeps coming us: Family dinners make for happier kids. Must be because it’s true!

Photo: Jim Sneddon, Flickr

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

It can be a bear to install car seats — come on, you know it! ParentDish reports that one car seat might actually be a cinch!

Kids and pressure. How much is too much?

We’re dealing with safe surfing in our household, and ChatterKid is talking Internet safety, too.

Are you an authoritative parent? If so, your teens might make wise drinking decisions. Authoritarian and permissive? Maybe not so much!

Photo: wsilver, Flickr

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

Stop sibling fights. You’ve gotta read this.

I was crazy for a good dollhouse back in my day. How I would have loved this dollhouse fit for decorating.

Before you head to the movies, hop on over t0 CommonSense Media for the kid-inspired lowdown on your chosen flick.

Love celebrities? How about celebrities with babies? Good stuff over at People magazine.

Ah, the bra. Check out these 5 bras that will get through motherhood.

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

Ah, the binkie. Is your babe — or big kid — having a hard time giving it up?

Or maybe your kids do OK with quitting things — like ballet class, the basketball team, you know what we mean, right? So, when is it OK to give up?

Six exercises that will keep you in shape at home: check them out!

Got twins? Need answers? Head on over to the Twins Doctor.

Games, homework help, movies, TV, pets and animals. KOL.com has it all.

Photo: kaatjevervoort, Flickr

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

Would you consider changing your baby’s name if it didn’t turn out to be all you wanted? The Name Lady over at ParentDish discusses this iffy situation.

Get this: Housework might up the chances of premature birth. Really! The folks at Parents Ask have the scoop!

Do you fret over getting your kids potty trained by the socially-acceptable age requirement? One mom does not. In fact, she doesn’t care of her kid goes to kindergarten in pull-ups.

Snacks you don’t want to feed you kids! Goldfish are on the list.

Here’s a fun little quiz — guess which articles of clothing belong to kids and which belong to mommies!

Photo: fwooper, Flickr

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

Need some games to keep your kids busy this summer? ParentDish has the how-to on Bingo, Go Fish and Hot Potato to get you started.

Or maybe you just need some outdoor toys to get a jump start on summertime.

Denim diapers! Love them!

Do you tend to dash your kids’ big dreams? Read what one mom has to say about her son’s big plans.

Chances are your kid will be suspended from school for fighting. But what about fighting back? Could happen, and it did in the case of Zach, who defended himself and got booted from school.

Photo: kellyv, Flickr

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

I don’t know about you, but I want honest kids — not liars. So, what do I do with the study that says lying is good for kids’ brains?

OK, so drinking during pregnancy isn’t a wise move, but what about before you’re pregnant? Seems consuming alcohol prior to conception might be a no-no, too!

Did you know May 22 was “Take Our Children to the Park … & Leave Them There Day“? Yep. It was meant to get kids back into the outdoors, playing freely, without moms and dads helicoptering overhead. A nice idea, but is it safe to leave kids (like 8-year-olds) in a park without adult supervision? Could be.

Watch out! Your caregiver could be undermining your parenting.

What makes a person a parent, anyway?

Photo: Lara604, Flickr

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

Forget brown bags for school lunches. Go with Fluf bags instead. They are so cute — and organic, and washable, and rinsable, and wipable, and only $17.95 each.

Anna Quinlan tells a great story in “Every Last One,” and if you’re a parent,  this book will ring both heartwarming and scary.

Are you prepared for the kiddie illnesses that might set in this summer? Lil Sugar has a quiz to determine if you’re in the know about summertime sickness.

Kindergarten used to be about playtime and naptime. Divine Caroline asks: has kindergarten gotten too tough for little ones?

Feel like your kids are aging you? Don’t place blame — it could be your bad habits that are making you feel old.