Seasonal depression that we usually see with winter can happen in summer too. A small portion of people with Seasonal Affective Disorder experience it during the summer months because of more exposure to sunlight. The summer type has side effects that can include insomnia and a reduction in appetite. Source Link
How can you keep houseplants watered while you’re away on vacation? Remove any saucers underneath smaller potted plants and put them in the bathtub in a few inches of water. For larger plants, poke a hole in an empty twist-cap wine bottle, fill it with water and push it cap-side down into the plant soil until the bottle stands up on its own. Source Link
Cuddling-up with a dog or cat to sleep at night shouldn't be a problem for tweens and teens. Researchers found no adverse effect on sleep time when kids bedded down with a pet. In fact, children sleeping with a dog or cat had the highest quality rest in part because kids view their pets as close friends and find their presence comforting. Source Link
