The Sunday Parenting Party: Linkapalooza

Quote of the week

Conversation that just went down at Prickly House:

Me (to Prickly Dad): Do you wanna write a guest post? "Taming the Goblin"'s husband just wrote a guest post for her.

Prickly Dad: Oh, dear God, no. Why would I want to do that?

Allrighty, I guess I'm on my own! Today's topic, then, will be "Potpourri." Let's begin...

Parenting Articles I've Sent My Husband This Week

• Nearly 25 Years of Parenting--and All I've Got Are These Three Lousy Tips
• Parents, Teach Your Child to Obey, Not Cooperate

Fascinating Health Information

• B12 Deficiency: A Silent Epidemic with Serious Consequences
• Roo's Clues: Interview with Dr. Ben Lynch About the MTHFR Gene Mutation
• 10 Simple Things You Can Do Today That Will Make You Happier, Backed by Science

Prickly Mom's Anti-Common Core/Anti-Standardized Testing Soapbox
Protect Young Kids from the Harmful Effects of Testing. In this article, anthropologist Gwen Dewar shows a real-life example of a totally confusing standardized test question presented to young New York State schoolchildren. Poor kids. I wasn't even sure of the right answer.

Quotes of the Week

• "When you don't make your needs clear, they will not be met." (Applicable to adults and four-year-olds alike)
• "Comparison is the thief of joy."
• "When you have one foot in the past and one foot in the future, you end up pissing all over today."

And finally...the Sunday Parenting Party! Again, I couldn't narrow it down to three favorites. You guys are all such deep thinkers. (If you've been featured, feel free to grab a button!)

My Favorite Submissions from Last Week's SPP

• Feeling Judged (Taming the Goblin)
• Parenting Mantras: "Just Wait" (Dirt and Boogers)
• Dancing to Dynamite: Life with SPD (Lemon Lime Adventures)
• I Reject Your Statement of Faith (Suzy Homeschooler)
• The Yin and Yang of Parenting (The Tao of Poop)
• When Should Children Start School? (Sand in my Toes)
• The Modesty Lesson I Want My Children to Hear (Toddling in the Fast Lane)
• The Gratitude Shift (The Good Long Road)

Welcome to The Sunday Parenting Party, hosted by Dirt and Boogers, Play Activities, Crayon Freckles, Taming the Goblin, The Golden Gleam, Prickly Mom, and The Tao of Poop. The SPP is place for readers to find ideas on nurturing, educating, and caring for children, as well as honest posts about the stresses of being a parent or caregiver. Links to reviews and giveaways are welcome as long as they are relevant to the topic. All parenting philosophies are welcome with one exception: please do not link to posts promoting physical discipline, as this is something we would feel uncomfortable having on our blogs. (P.S. By linking up you agree that your post and photos are Pinterest, Sulia, G+ and FB friendly. We will be showcasing ideas on The Sunday Parenting Party Pinterest board.)