Best Of The Web: December 7

This week, our favorite family-focused article came from Sue Shellenbarger from the Wall Street Journal, who discusses a recent study released from the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, that posits that while children in daycares do tend to get sick more often, daycare kids also stay healthier than other kids later in elementary school, perhaps because their experience in daycare has built up their immune systems. Click here to read the article, and see our other picks below.—

By The Books: Just in time for holiday shopping, the New York Times counts down its favorite children’s books of the year. (NY Times)


Dr. Love: In an excerpt from her new book “The Husbands And Wives Club,” Laurie Abraham talks about marriage researcher John Gottman’s “Love Lab,” which claims it can predict whether or not a couple will divorce after watching them interact for 15 minutes. (Slate.com.)

A Study In Safety: Doctors report that cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) are rising in child patients. Find out if your kids are in danger of contracting the virus, which can lead to lung illnesses. (MSNBC)

Something To Tweet About: Jenn Singer, the blogger behind Mommasaid.net, says that she thinks Twitter killed the tradition of sending Christmas cards. What do you think? (Mommasaid.net)

Feeling festive? Check out these adorable, holiday-themed cupcakes, in adorable designs like penguins, Christmas trees and snowmen. (Babble.com)

The Name of The Game: Babycenter.com has released its list of the most popular names of 2010, with an interesting and fun analysis of the list (like the popularity of names used in pop culture, from “Madmen” to “Glee” to “16 And Pregnant.”) Check out Lisa Belkin (of the NY Times blog The Motherlode )’s favorites here. (New York Times)

Let It Snow: Experts share tips and precautions parents should know about before letting their child go out and play in the snow. (Parents.com)


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Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

<p>Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, & MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!</p>

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

<p dir="ltr">With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children & Teens can provide.</p> <p dir="ltr">This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer’s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-16583089-7fff-d8a9-61c2-8f689f7348b2"></span></p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>