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