July 23, 2013

The traditional one-income family is becoming an endangered species in America. A new survey found that only one out of four households have a husband holding down the only paid job. That’s not likely to change either, because three-fourths of young adults favor a marriage in which husband and wife both work and take care of the house and children. Source Link

A regular bedtime schedule for kids means more than just sanity for Mom and Dad. A new study found that children with irregular bedtimes had lower scores on tests of math and reading skills. Researchers think the children may suffer from sleep deprivation that could harm their ability to acquire and retain information. Source Link

The sun can be really hot, but is there a fire risk from using sunscreen? The FDA has warned that anyone using alcohol-based sunscreen sprays should avoid any open flames, including outdoor barbecuing. There have been several incidents in which alcohol-based sunscreen caught fire on the skin. Source Link