Best Of The Web: December 15

This week, our favorite family focused article came from Christine Coppa at Parenting.com, who shares 13 travel tips for single parents. Whether you’re traveling solo or with your spouse this season, it’s sure to have some great tips for staying organized, calm and keeping the kids happy during your travels. Click here to read the article, or see our other picks for the week below! —

Tis The Season…to listen to Christmas music! A new study reports that listening to joyful music may be good for your heart. (Fox News)

Best In Baking?: Blogger Amy Wilson recounts her hilarious "bake sale fail" and the less-than- Cake Boss worthy lego cake she made for her son. Hint? He loved it anyway! (The Mother Load)

Giving Girls: According to a new study from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University, female-headed households top male-headed households in philanthropic giving in almost every income group. (WSJ)

Video Violence: If a video game or two are in
your Christmas plans for your kids, check out Babble’s list of violent games
that kids shouldn’t be exposed to. (babble.com)

Santa Clues: Wondering how to keep your child’s
waning belief in Santa Claus alive and well? Parenting expert Diana Boggia weights in on the topic.
(timesreporter.com)