August 8, 2012

If you’re having trouble getting your pre-schooler to go to sleep at night, you may want to check what they’re watching on TV just before bedtime. A new study found that 3-to-5-year-olds can lose sleep over kid’s shows with too much action or cartoon violence. The best advice is to switch off the TV and read to them or let children play with toys to ease into bedtime. Source Link

In the mind of the average American, there’s no obesity epidemic because many are in denial about their weight. A study found that participants who actually gained weight over a year’s time thought they had lost some pounds. Researchers say the difference may amount to only a pound or two per year, but that can add up fast as people move through middle age. Source Link

Does this sound familiar -- a new survey found that 80% of people shopping for back-to-school items will spend up to $500 on clothes and supplies. One out of five people said that back-to-school shopping is a fun way to connect with their kids, but about 30% said the experience was annoying or stressful. Source Link