This week our favorite family-friendly article came from Sarah Maslin Nir at the New York Times, who discusses the E.R.B. (the Educational Records Bureau) test for preschool students, a nerve-racking intelligence exam that helps determine if a child is accepted to the city’s top preschools. Maslin Nir explains that while for most children, the test can only be taken once, though there are pockets of kids around the city who are given a second chance to better their score. Click here to read the article, and see our other picks of the week below. —
A Sweet Solution: Feel like donating some of your family’s extra candy? The blogger at Cool Mom Picks shares a few great places to donate some of your kids’ extra loot, from military support groups to non-profits and churches. (Cool Mom Picks)
Punishing Punishment: New research suggests that children who are spanked have lower IQs. (MSNBC)
A Weighted Issue: If your child is gaining too much weight too fast and you are unsure of how to address the issue, check out these expert suggestions for talking to kids about weight loss in a positive and age-appropriate manner. (Parents.com.)
An Eco-Friendly Find: Planet-preserving parents can pack a mighty punch with these new eco-friendly snack bags. (Babble.com)
Potty Talk: Blogger and author of the one-woman show The Motherload Amy Wilson shares her unexpected secret weapon in potty-training her daughter. (The Motherload)
Pizza All The Time: Shake up your family dinner with these delicious and healthy pizza recipes, perfect for families. (NY Times Blog)
