November 20, 2014

Many parents think that technology is a good thing in their children’s lives, with one exception. A new survey found that 40-percent of parents believe the harmful aspects of social media outweigh the benefits. And three out of four parents worry about how their kids are being followed online by marketers who track their every move on the web. Source Link

Kids may have good intentions when picking healthy foods, but eating them can be a different matter. A study found that 60-percent of children choose vegetables in the school cafeteria line but only one-quarter actually eat them. Researchers say distractions during a short lunch break can leave those greens being left behind on the plate. Source Link

There are 80 million reasons why you shouldn’t lock lips with someone. That’s how many germs can be transferred in one romantic kiss. But experts say there’s a silver lining to all that spit-swapping, because many microorganisms help with tasks like fighting disease and digesting food. Source Link