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)
