This week our favorite family-focused article came from Pediatrician Peri Klass at the New York Times, who writes about "School refusal," and when kids avoid school (and fabricate illnesses) due to social or academic struggles or other issues. Click here to read the article and see our other picks below!—
Room To Grow:
Want to give your big-kids the room they want, but have to stay within a
certain budget? IKEA Design Spokesperson Janice Simonsen shares some ideas
for taking your kids’ space from tot to ‘tween. (People.com)
Sleep Yourself Sick: Experts
share why kids oftentimes become sicker at night, and what to do to alleviate
their discomfort (and your own stress) at the next 2
a.m. wake-up call. (CNN.com)
Potty Talk: potty training expert Dr. Harvey Karp shares the number when mistake parents make when potty training their kids, and suggests ways to get your child back to track. (Hint: it has to do with talking to the Elmo doll!) (Chicago Tribune)
Pass On The Peanuts: Experts
share how to keep your peanut-allergic child safe at school this year.
(Parents.com.)
We’re Smitten: If you’re scrounging for some inspiration to
bring to the family dinner table, take a second to check out
SmittenKitchen.com; it’s a great resource for delicious, unpretentious food
that’s great for families. (A recent blog post boasts an amazing-looking recipe
for linguini with tomato almond pesto—yum!) (SmittenKitchen.com)