Get a great start to your weekend! Enter these awesome contests across the AOL Living sites:

Lemondrop: Wanted Shoes -- Commando Giveaway!
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AOL Health: Pure Bar Giveaway!
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Aisledash: Calligraphy by Jennifer Hand Stamp Giveaway!
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Parentdish: "Babies" DVD Giveaway!
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He might be the commander in chief, but (yawn) these babies just aren't that interested. It looks like the diaper-and-sippy-cup contingency is a politically-savvy bunch, according to this New York magazine slideshow, and they refuse to make eye contact with Barack Obama until he addresses the issues that matter to them. What those issues are, we have no idea, but until then, babies will not be patronized with cooing and cuddling, thankyouverymuch.

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Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) picks up a baby before speaking at a campaign event at Westerville Central High School March 2, 2008 in Westerville, Ohio. Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) will square off in a pivotal primary series this coming Tuesday with votes being held in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont.

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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., holds a baby while greeting students at the Oregon Twilight track meet held at University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore., Friday, May 9, 2008.

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US Democratic presidential hopeful Illinois Senator Barack Obama holds a baby after holding an education roundtable discussion with teachers and parents at TC Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, on February 10, 2008.

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US Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama holds a baby while talking to voters during a stop at the Pier 32 restaurant in Hamilton, Indiana, on August 31, 2008 with his running mate Joe Biden. Obama and Biden are on the third day of their "On the Road to Change" tour through battleground states.

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SUNRISE, FL - MAY 23: Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Senator Barack Obama, (D-IL) holds a baby while greeting supporters at a Broward County campaign rally at the BankAtlantic Center May 23, 2008 in Sunrise, Florida. Obama courted voters in his first campaign swing through the Sunshine State even though Florida, defying the national Democratic Party, moved it's primary to January, resulting in sanctions that stripped the state of its delegates. Rival Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who won the state's January 29 primary though none of the candidates at the time campaigned in the state, has been arguing that the state's delegates deserve to be seated at the Democratic Convention August 25-28 in Denver.

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Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) holds a baby after speaking during a campaign event at the Huntington Terrace Senior Center May 18, 2008 in Gresham, Oregon. Obama is campaigning through Oregon and Kentucky ahead of Tuesday's primaries.

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US President-elect Barack Obama holds a baby as his visits volunteers during a National Day of Service Project event where volunteers were writing letters for troops January 19, 2009 at Coolidge Senior High School in Washington, DC.

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US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama holds a baby at a rally October 5, 2008 at Asheville High School in Asheville, North Carolina.

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US Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama holds a baby as he arrives for rally October 5, 2008 at Asheville High School in Asheville, North Carolina.

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US President Barack Obama cradles a baby after having lunch at Jerry's Pizza restaurant in Mt Pleasant, Iowa, on April 27, 2010.

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Aieeee! Lice!

They are about as welcome on your child's head as Godzilla at a downtown Tokyo sushi bar.

For all the horror they produce -- in both kids and their parents -- head lice are not an uncommon problem in childhood. Still, you want to give them their walking papers as soon as possible.

We asked contributors to Seed.com, AOL's website for freelance writers and photographers, to share their head lice-related memories and tips for giving these creepy crawlers the bum's rush.

'Head' Counselor

"During the one and only year I worked as a camp counselor, I was prepared to deal with mosquitoes, ticks, even spiders," recalls Shellie Braeuner. "But when first one girl, then several, then my entire cabin, started scratching their heads, I didn't need to scratch mine."

"A lice check turned up the tiny livestock on every head in the cabin, including mine," she adds. "I spent my only free weekend of the entire session using all washing machines in the only laundromat in the tiny town near the camp washing every stitch in that cabin."

Maybe you already think that child abuse in the United States is a major problem, maybe you don't, but the statistics don't lie: 80,000 children in the U.S. are victims of abuse.

Check out the infographic below to learn more about the reality of child abuse in America, and get some tips on how not to be a neglectful parent. If knowledge is power, and you can use that power to help prevent and end child abuse.

What new parents haven't wondered what their precious little bundle was dreaming about when in the kind of deep slumber only a baby can sleep?

The seriously creative Adele Enerson, an advertising copywriter and concept designer, decided to create imagined scenes of her daughter Mila's dreams, which she conceptualizes and photographs during Mila's naps and posts on her blog, Mila's Daydreams. Adele, we know you probably need a nap, too, but keep the adorable photos coming!

The multitalented (and seemingly overscheduled) Jonas Brothers probably need a vacation. They're not taking one.

Instead, the ubiquitous trio is touring the country with their Road Dogs softball team (and no doubt sparking a new appreciation for the game in their legions of squealing tween fans).

Check out our sister site Cambio for more information and the official 2010 season press conference!

Magician Penn Gillette and his wife named their baby daughter Moxie CrimeFighter.

That raises an interesting question: "What the $#@!?"

Moxie CrimeFighter sounds like a name another kid would come up with. Children can be extraordinarily clever when it comes to naming other children. And we're not just talking about colorful odor-based nicknames.

We asked contributors to Seed.com -- AOL's freelance website -- to share some of the names their children suggested for siblings. Here are some of the best responses.

"After my husband and I gave our daughter Sam the big job of helping us name our son, she immediately turned to us and very seriously stated 'SpongeBob.' I tried to explain that "SpongeBob" wasn't really a name. 'But Mom!' she exclaimed, 'SpongeBob is a cute name!' " -Melissa Vacca

"When our 4-year-old daughter was informed she would have a new baby brother or sister in a few months, and when asked what to name the said child, she replied, 'Let's name the baby after the dog!' Whom she also named: 'Peanut butter.'"

Now's your chance to ask!

The first lady will chat exclusively with AOL readers in a live web chat at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 13.

As parents, we love Michelle Obama's dedication to fighting childhood obesity through her "Let's Move" campaign, which she'll talk about with senior editor Jennifer Fields from our sister site, AOL Health.

So what do you want to know? Her guilty food pleasures? How she and the girls deal with the food at all their social engagements? Or how about how her own mom, Marian Robinson, refuses to succumb to a healthy diet?

Send your questions to askmichelleobama@aol.com and we'll send them her way.

When you have two sets of twins and a set of sextuplets like Betty and Eric Hayes of TLC's "Table for 12," you have a pretty full house. Not full enough, apparently. Check out this clip of the Hayes brood stocking up on supplies to prepare for their new puppy! The new special, "Table for 12: Hayes Get a Puppy," airs tonight at 10 pm on TLC.

Related: Jon Gosselin Gets Huge Dragon Tattoo to Symbolize His 'Rebirth'

If you're questioning your parenting skills and cooking prowess because your little one refuses to consume anything that's not white, packaged, or offered with a bribe, don't fear: Best-selling author and food authority Michael Pollan has been there, too.

"Everyone knows about picky eaters but he was in a whole class of his own," Pollan, brother of actress Tracy Pollan, tells ParentDish's sister site, KitchenDaily.

Pollan says he didn't fight with his now 17-year-old son over food, but he would employ subtle tricks to get his son to eat, like getting him to munch on veggies in front of the TV. "Kids will eat anything while they're watching T.V. They don't know what they're doing."

Read the full interview -- and find out more of Pollan's tricks for parents of picky eaters -- at KitchenDaily.

Related: Pop Chef: A Gastro-Dad Talks Cooking With Kids

Who is your favorite TV dad? From the morality chats with Mike Brady to lazy dad Homer Simpson to the fun dads of "Modern Family," check out our most beloved small-screen pops, and let us know if we left out any of your picks!

Is your child worried about making new friends over the summer?

Fear not! We found this amazing list -- compiled by friendship experts Jane Balvanz and Blair Wagner -- that can help your child make new friends while practicing the skills necessary to build healthy, long-lasting relationships.

Here goes:

Apologize – Say you're sorry when you mess up.

Balance – Balance your time wisely between friends and responsibilities.

Cool – Cool down your temper by deep breathing or walking away.

Dream – Dream about how you want your friendships to be.

Encourage – Encourage someone when they are feeling down or afraid.

Feel – Feel your emotions instead of stuffing them inside.

Give – Give of yourself. Help someone who could use help.

Humble – Be humble when you are complimented on an accomplishment.

Integrate – When someone wants to join you, integrate them into your group.

Judge – Judge friendships on your own experience, not by someone's opinion.

Kick – Kick a habit that interferes with your friendships.

Laugh – Find someone who makes you laugh. Laughter = friendship magic!

Manage – Manage your commitments and do what you have promised.

Negotiate – Negotiate a compromise in a friendship disagreement.

Oppose – Oppose actions that purposely hurt another.

Praise – Praise someone's accomplishments.

Quit – Quit a friendship that doesn't feel good.

Relate – Find a way to relate to someone who is different than you.

Start – Start a new friendship.

Team – Team up with others to have fun.

Understand – Try to understand an opinion different than yours.

Value – Value others who make you feel good about yourself.

Wonder – Wonder about what makes a good friend.

X – X out the negative attitude. No one loves a grump.

Yield – Yield to your friends now and then to share decision-making.

Zip – Zip your lips when you feel like repeating words that hurt.

Female friendship experts Jane Balvanz and Blair Wagner publish A Way Through, LLC's Guiding Girls ezine. If you're ready to guide girls in grades K – 8 through painful friendships, get your FREE mini audio workshop and ongoing tips now at www.AWayThrough.com

In a case involving a defendant who distributed child porn over the Internet, a federal appeals court ruled in AOL's favor, an enormous win for AOL and ISPs, according to Chris Bubb, the chief attorney who worked on the case. Below, Chris talks about the issues in this litigation, AOL's proprietary technology that detects illicit images and what the victory means for the company, ISPs and law enforcement.

What was the case all about?
US v Richardson was a criminal case out of North Carolina in which the defendant Richardson was caught by AOL attempting to send child pornography over our e-mail. As a part of a process we have in place, AOL reported the attempt to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which, in turn, referred the matter to law enforcement for prosecution. Richardson pled guilty to distributing child pornography, but reserved the right to appeal. The issue on appeal was whether the process used by AOL to screen for child pornography in e-mail and referred to NCMEC made AOL an agent of law enforcement and thereby violate the defendant's Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure. Richardson also challenged the constitutionality of the child pornography referral statute itself.

Does the ruling have an impact beyond AOL?
Yes. AOL has shared its detection technology with other ISPs and if the court had found that the process violated the individual's rights, it would have undermined the use of the process by any company. Moreover, if the statute had been ruled unconstitutional, it would have been a major setback for nationwide efforts to curb child pornography.

AOL uses its own special technology to intercept child porn – how does it work and who developed it?
AOL has a process called the Image Detection Filtering Process (IDFP) that establishes the digital fingerprint of every file that's uploaded to be sent in e-mail. Every time an e-mail is sent, the IDFP automatically generates a fingerprint of an attached or embedded file and compares it against the library of known image fingerprints. If there's an exact match, it's virtually certain that the matching file contains child pornography. The file and attendant identifying information is then automatically sent to NCMEC for possible referral to law enforcement. Criminal cases, like Richardson's, can result and the target can be prosecuted. The IDFP, which is really the linchpin of the case, was designed several years ago by John Ryan, who heads the Criminal Investigations team, and Don Colcolough, who testifies in trials for crimes related to the AOL-owned networks and services.

How much progress are ISPs and the government making in the battle against child porn?
The ongoing battle against child pornography is an ongoing struggle, but the IDFP technology is a major advance in the deployment of sophisticated technology to eliminate child pornography from AOL's network and to get the evidence into the hands of law enforcement. Because IDFP is automated, it's error free, efficient and reduces the number of times AOL employees have to deal with child pornography directly.