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

Lil Sugar is talking screaming babies at night. Do you have a little one with a whopper set of lungs?

We’ve been naming Mother’s Day gift ideas all week, and ParentDish is linking to some clever ideas too.

Curious about how celebs get back into shape after baby? Makeover Momma has some diet and fitness lowdown on Jennifer Garner.

Have you been keeping up with the Kardashians? If not, you can catch up over at CafeMom, where Kris Jenner answers questions about motherhood.

Want to showcase your sweetie? 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 Morgue File

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

Got diaper rash? Well, not you, but your baby? Lil Sugar has the 411 on how to treat it naturally.

The swine flu is all over the news, and I sincerely hope it’s not coming to a city near you. Still, it’s good to be prepared. So, how far would you go to protect your little ones? Over at ParentDish, Rachel Campos-Duffy (remember her from MTV’s “The Real World”?), weighs in with her thoughts.

Kids loves cookies, and maybe you do too. Does it make you happy to know, then, that there’s something out there called The Cookie Diet? Sure enough. CafeMom talks all about it. My two cents: Forget diets. Just eat healthy foods (lean meats, fruits, veggies, whole grains and healthy fats for starters), get lots of exercise and nix the fads. They might work at first, but they’re not built for the long-term, and weight loss is all about maintenance. Besides, role modeling a healthy lifestyle is so much better for your kids than stuffing cookies in your mouth.

PlanetKid is gearing up for Summer Camp. Check out their dates, rates and themes, and sign up your kids for a fun-filled few months.

Live near the Florida Space Coast? Then check out L3 Beach Photo when you want some picture-perfect snapshots of your family. They specialize in beach photography, and what makes for a prettier backdrop than sand and surf?

Photo by: ginnerobot on flickr

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

Our first PlanetKid giveaway launched recently, and if you enter before 5PM on Tuesday, April 28, you just might win a Sweet Onesie Gift Set (you get to personalize your winnings!) from Little Sassy Pants. Make a click over here to enter.

Some moms and dads believe vaccinations might be the root of childhood health issues, like autism. Do you? Lil Sugar has more here.

Pro-life mom Sarah Palin admitted recently that she considered abortion after learning her baby boy would be born with Down Syndrome. ParentDish has the full scoop.

Find it hard to squeeze fitness into your busy kid schedule? Check out my post at That’s Fit, where I list five different fitness personalities. Knowing yours can help you get in shape. Me? I’m a square.

Wednesday morning might a good time to score some exercise. PlanetKid is offering a Moms Morning Out event on April 29, 2009 from 9AM to Noon. For just $15 per child, you can have all these hours to yourself. And your kiddos will come home with hand-made picture frames. Call 259-PLAY(7529) for reservations. Or click here to make a reservation.

Photo by: jenn_jenn on flickr

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

It’s common sense that your first-born child gets more attention than #2, #3 and all those who follow. ParentDish talks birth order and mommy face time.

Got a girly girl? Lil Sugar has six “make-up” tips for your little beauty.

Think about your body image before, during and after pregnancy. CafeMom features a few ideas for feeling good about your changing shape.

You don’t need a gym to get in shape. Your kitchen counter will do just fine. Bailey from Makeover Momma demonstrates a few at-home fitness moves.

Chances are, you need a night out. PlanetKid can help — tomorrow. For the scoop on Parent’s Night Out, jump on over here.

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 Lili Vieira de Carvalho on flickr

Don’t think of workouts as work-outs. Think of them as play-outs, says MizFit, who demonstrates how you can get fit while at the playground with your kiddos.

You might want to bookmark the site of this fit momma — she’s like the queen of fitness and food, and I know she can teach you a thing or two.

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

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

Ready to celebrate your little tike’s birthday? ParentDish has the 411 on throwing parties for next to nothing.

Are you worn out while your kids bounce off the walls and beg you to entertain them?  Lil sugar tells all about five lazy games you can play with your little balls of energy.

Do your kids have you losing sleep and gaining weight? CafeMom says sleep and weight loss go hand-in-hand. Try cathcing some more ZZZ’s and you might find you look quite snazzy in your summer swimsuit.

We’re still loving Little Sassy Pants. Think you will too. Check out this cute online shop right here.

OK, readers: We 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: HAMED MASOUMI on flickr

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

Got a pet? Might want to invest in one — CafeMom lists five health benefits of a furry friend.

Do you let your little ones wander on their own? ParentDish highlights some pros and cons of giving kids the freedom to roam.

Here comes Peter Cottontail — Easter is on its way. And “lil Sugar” knows how you can make your own chocolate bunny lollipops.

It won’t be long before summer arrives. Want to start looking long and lean before you head to the pool with your kids? Makeover Momma says you’ve got to do less, change it up and start jumping.

Braydon was our first featured cutie. Check him out right here — and send in your own precious pics so we can spotlight your sweetie.

Have a super weekend, and come back Monday when we’ll be talking bad-boy behavior.

Photo by: Cyril Plapied on flickr

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

Love the cute little headbands your little girls wear? Maybe you can pull off this look too. Makeover Momma has the scoop.

Want to keep your kiddos safe in the car at all times? Then stop texting and driving. CafeMom Kristen just got busted for this dangerous practice. Check out her story here.

Are you all hyped up for March Madness? Lil Sugar says it’s time to get your kids on the court for a little one-on-one.

The economy is in the toilet. Even Sesame Street is downsizing, says ParentDish.

Speaking of potties, is your child using one? We tell you when your little buttercups might be ready to use the bathroom.

Today is the first day of Spring. Hope it’s warming up where you are.

Photo by: 44444 U.A.E on flickr

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

Is there a silver lining to this recession stuff? Maybe, says, ParentDish, if you use it to teach your kids about work ethic.

We told you this week that it takes 60 minutes of brisk walking for kids to burn off one can of soda. Hey, beverages can wreck the waistlines of adults too. Makeover Momma says stick to the clear drinks.

Got a kid who won’t speak up? Lil sugar offers eight tips for raising chatterboxes.

Do you and your partner collide when it comes to parenting decisions? BlogHer has some tips for navigating the rough waters.

Like free stuff? CafeMom is giving away an Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Double Electric Breast Pump. But hurry on over here, because you must enter to win by 5 p.m. today.

Have a great weekend, everyone! Come back on Monday and you’ll find us batting around some baby names.

Photo by: hlkljgk on flickr