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Sorting through the infinite Internet can be a full-time job, and you don’t have time for this (which is not to say we all don’t get sucked into it from time to time). I’m offering up some of my favorite sites that are either written about parenting or by parents. Enjoy!

Parent Hacks - Who doesn’t need a few tips to make parenting easier? Submitted by parents, for parents.

Common Sense Media – This Web site features tons of sensible (parent-oriented) reviews of TV shows, games and movies for kids and families. I really like the profile feature, where you can specify the ages of your kids, so they can direct you to what’s especially relevant.

Techmamas – Beth Blecherman’s blog is focused on technology and parenting. You know you’re interested, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading Parent Over Shoulder (friends and family-members excluded–you’re just good sports).

Today Is Fun – OK, so you’ve set limits, and the TV has been turned off. Now what? This ingeniously simple blog offers one  activity each day for kids. I guarantee that most activities will be new to you, while some you may know but need a little nudge to remember and suggest to your kids. You can search by age and type of activity. Banish boredom.

Radical Parenting – The key here is the tagline, “Parenting From the Kid’s Perspective.” I think this view is so often overlooked but is so important. Hats off to 24-year-old Vanessa Van Petten and her crew of teens for pulling this off.

Zen Habits – This one isn’t specifically about parenting, but “simple productivity” dovetails into one of the key pain points of parenting: how to get things done while still enjoying your children. Start on the “My Story” page, and you’ll immediately know this is a guy you should listen to.

Dooce – My favorite blog. Period. Heather Armstrong is a really talented writer, and whether you laugh, cry or sigh, it’s worth checking in on (oh so briefly) every day.