Welcome to Parenting Squad’s weekly Best of Parenting roundup!  We cover the ethical nature of paying kids for A's, the weirdest compost ingredients, and argyle socks as a quick and quirky vase wrapper.  If it's nifty, we're talking about it! 

Do You Pay for Grades?  $1 for a perfect test score is not uncommon in some families, and schools are following the lead with financial rewards for high-achieving students.  Where you do stand on the issue?  Read what parents have to say.  BlogHer 

75 Things You Can Compost, But Thought You Couldn’t - Wine corks, urine, and used matches: What do they have in common?  They can all, surprisingly, be composted.  Planet Green 

DIY Project: Argyle Sock Vases - These cute vases require no super-savvy crafting skills.  (I’m game.)  Design Sponge 

Fearless Friday: Fried Chicken - Don’t be scared.  This amazing tutorial on the best way to clean, dredge, and fry chicken like a pro will leave you thinking you really CAN do it.  Home-Ec101 

Dad Tries to Stimulate Lactation in Hopes of Breast-Feeding Future Babies - OK guys, can you leave the milk-making to the professionals?  This new story featuring a Swedish man makes me a bit lactose intolerant.  Parent Dish 

Coloring Pasta and Making Necklaces - Whether you have a daycare, home school, or just need something creative and easy to keep the kiddos entertained, this photo-packed post gives hope to the bored.  Make and Takes 

Something To Do About Bullying - It’s hard not to feel helpless, but it turns out there are several things you can do to address (and possibly fix) the problem.  5 Minutes for Mom 

Good-Bye Old Friend: Asking Jealousy to Leave - This touching and no-bull article by Amy Clark just makes sense out of a crazy, consumer-drive world.  Thanks for sharing!  Mom Advice