September 16, 2016

The most common way that parents give medicine to their kids may be causing more mistakes. Four out of five parents surveyed say they’ve given their child too much or too little medicine, often when using a dosing cup. Health experts suggest using an oral syringe and placing tape on it to along line that’s the correct dosage. Source Link
 
Using the right alarm clock can lead to better sleep and a quicker wake-up. Look for a model with a big snooze button and one that’s easy to read, but avoid those with a blue light display that can disrupt sleep. And choose an alarm clock that wakes you with a sound that you enjoy, whether that's the morning news, your favorite music or nature sounds. Source Link
 
This year’s nominees for the Toy Hall of Fame include a favorite family of bears, battling boxers and an office supply that’s fun to squeeze. The Class of 2016 features Care Bears, Rock’em Sock’em Robots, the Uno card game, and Fisher-Price Little People. Also on the list is bubble wrap, which entertains with a “pop” that some people can’t resist.  Source Link