Welcome to another week of the Parenting Squad Best of Parenting roundup! We look at how to make zucchini shine, kids who run (and swim) competitively, and what SIGG could have done differently in their recent BPA debacle.  We hope you enjoy our picks!

Triathlons for Children?  This brief post looks at the basics of the most intense athletic events ever – triathlons – and how they involve children as young as three years of age.  Do kids wake up for morning preschool and ask to do this? BlogHer

The SIGG BPA Confession: You aren’t going to like it any more than we do – The pricey water bottles “were” a fave among parents who feared exposure to the dreaded chemical bisphenol-A (BPA.) Turns out, when you bought the product will play a big role on whether your assurances are warranted.  Z Recommends.   

Zucchini Lasagna – Who needs noodles when you can use oodles of zucchini, instead? This simple dish addresses the dilemma of what to do with all that squash, and is super affordable!  Happy to Be Called “Mommy”

The Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15 – Yes, we’ve covered this before, but as you start packing your kids’ lunch boxes, get back in the habit of remembering these fruits and veggies.  Choosing Voluntary Simplicity

Every Green Mom Needs Someone in her Corner – When not everyone around you feels as passionately about the natural world, what do you do? Listen to someone who knows.  Seventh Generation Blog

28 Ways to Make Your Kid's Teacher Like You – Assuming you don’t homeschool, this clever list of not-quite-sucking-up tasks are just good sense.  (And you have all year to perfect it.) Babble

Time Saving Tips for Crazy-Busy Moms – There are ways to conquer your to-do list.  (You just may need to follow these tips, and throw half of your "must-do's" in the trash.) Divine Caroline