My Christmas shopping is completely done! It’s easy because I only buy presents for the kids, and what we can buy here is limited. They’re each getting three small toys, sharing a star projector nightlight, and then their stockings will be filled with little toys, bubbles, play doh and snacks. Since there is no one big present, we’ll just leave everything unwrapped and say it’s all from Santa. I have a feeling this might be the last year that Charlie believes anyway!

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These are some interesting parenting links from around the web this week!

E D U C A T I O N

Maybe American Students Are Bad at Standardized Tests Because They Don’t Try Very Hard via Wall Street Journal

School Voucher Programs Should Be Clear About Disability Rights, Report Says via NPR Ed

H E A L T H

How Doctors Fail Women Who Don’t Want Children via New York Times

When to Start Finger Foods? Probably Sooner Than You Think via Parents

If your toddler’s acting up, science says his gut bacteria might be to blame via Motherly

Beware the baby bust via The Week

W O R K

“I’m Pregnant.” Why Your Boss’s Reaction May Matter More Than You Think. via Slate

The Jobs You’re Most Likely to Inherit From Your Mother and Father via New York Times

P A R E N T I N G

6 Things Boys Learn By Age 5 That Perpetuate Rape Culture via Romper

‘Grinch Bots’ Attempt To Steal Christmas By Driving Up Toy Prices via NPR

What do parents really get from maintaining the Santa myth? via Babycenter

Holiday Magic Is Made By Women. And It’s Killing Us. via Huffington Post

Can I Be a Screen-Free Parent Without Being Horrible About It? via Slate

Why too many toys could be hindering your toddler via New York Post

Your 2-Year-Old Is Full of Potential. Here’s How to Develop It. via Slate

Women Are Supposed to Give Until They Die via Lenny

How the CEO of a firm that manages billions teaches his kids about money via CNBC

New research finds that kids aged 4-6 perform better during boring tasks when dressed as Batman via We Forum

Kids, Would You Please Start Fighting? via New York Times