Best Of The Web: December 1st

This week, our favorite family-focused article came from Hayley Krischer at Babble.com, who makes a case for limiting our kids’ interaction with technology like smart phones and electronic games. Click here to read the article, and see our other picks below! —

Gifts That Give: Lisa Belkin, the parenting blogger
at the NY Times (and a feature in our December issue!) shares her thoughts on
what to give kids this holiday season—hint, it’s not just stuff.%uFFFD (New York
Times)

Make The Grade: With report cards coming out next week, Dr. Keith Ablow at FoxNews.com shares suggestions for parents to communicate well with their kids as they go over their progress this semester. (Foxnews.com)

Plane Politics: Perhaps inspired by last weekend’s
holiday travel, A blogger at the WSJ’s parenting blog, “The Juggle,” shares her
thoughts about “kid-free plane trips” and family only seating sections. (WSJ)

Exhausted from a weekend of cooking and entertaining? Check out Catherine Mccord of Weelicious.com’s easy recipe for garlic bread — a warm and toasty accompaniment to any winter meal. (Weelicious.com)

Let It Snow: Thinking about introducing your
child to skiing, sledding or skating this winter? Check out these expert tips
for an easy and stress-free first experience. (Parenting.com)