Contributors:
Melanie Dostis and Kelly Farrell
Here’s our
weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued our interest. Enjoy! —
Economic
lessons are everywhere, including, perhaps, in
your child’s favorite bedtime story. And many books skew left of center,
reflecting values like generosity. (NYTimes)
Mom-101
is on summer vacay in Spain (jealous). And finding that Spanish
culture is much more welcoming of children—especially in bars! Salud to that. (Mom-101)
It’s
a worrying time when a teenager first gets behind the wheel, especially when
you consider the risks of using a cell phone while driving. Coming to the rescue are cell phones
themselves, with applications that sense a vehicle in motion and limit
functions. (MSNBC)
Little
League Moms look away. In a LL World Series game this past weekend, pitcher
Braydon Salzman is saved
from a line drive by the brim of his baseball cap—a panic-inducing video
for parents! (Digg.com)
Psychology
professor and first-year-student transitions scholar Laurie L. Hazard discusses
the debate over how
much involvement is too much for parents of college students. Helicopter
parents, on guard. (Washington Post)
Is time out
a total waste of time? Rookie Moms recommend this hour-long
webinar to find out for yourself! (Rookie
Moms)
Babble has
some interesting ideas on how to display
family photos san frames. Some are better than others. Our favorite? Magnetic
photo rope! (Babble)
A
new school year is around the corner which means many, many brown bag lunches.
Check out these tips on packing
a healthy, gluten free lunch for youngsters—one that they’ll love! (Good Morning America)
With
schools canceling recess and with structured activities taking the place of
playtime, advocates discuss the
importance of free play and why it’s more vital than ever. Children use
play to deal with stress and even manage chronic illness. (USA Today)
Are
you windows child proofed? Researchers
have found that over 5,000 tots fall from windows each year. (TIME)
