Nine more days until Christmas! I’ve updated the Games, Pretend Play, STEM Toys, Building Toys, and Arts and Crafts sections of our Toy Guides if you’re still looking for last minute gifts. My kids love pretend play, building and arts and crafts best, so I’ve spent a lot of time researching things that I think they’d love.

We’re going to sign off a little early today and will be back on Monday with our regular posting schedule. Hope you have a great weekend!

HEALTH

Mumps Outbreaks Are Worst in a Decade via Wall Street Journal

Keep kids warm and safe in the car seat via The Car Seat Lady

Is Sugar Killing Us? via Wall Street Journal

Reel Love: How Films Helped Me Through Postpartum Depression via New York Times

PARENTING

With four kids, one-size-fits-all approach to discipline won’t work via Washington Post

EDUCATION

What the world can learn from the latest PISA test results via The Economist

School Vouchers 101: What They Are, How They Work — And Do They Work? via NPR

How Investing In Preschool Beats The Stock Market, Hands Down via NPR