Around the Web...

Some stories to send you into the weekend:

• An inspiring 11-year-old has raised $110,000 for oil spill clean-up through her art — CNN
• Recall alert: Target recalls children’s belts due to a lead paint violation — CPSC
• Some educators are actually encouraging young children not to have best friends — New York Times
• Fun photos: The sexiest dads of yesteryear — LIFE.com
• An interview with the dad behind BPA-free bottles — lilSugar