January 7, 2022

 Few people look forward to jury duty and scammers are using that to try to cheat you. Victims get a phone call saying they’re up for jury duty that day but can avoid it by paying a fee. Real jury duty issues are handled by mail and no court threatens you with imminent arrest. If you get such a call, hang up and call the court directly to confirm that there’s a problem. Source Link 

There’s no upside to sharing your bed with your baby. A study found that bed-sharing did nothing to boost mother-infant bonding and increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, even when parents are careful. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing with an infant but not bed-sharing. Source Link 

You can protect your pet from fleas and ticks using pills, chews, collars, sprays, dips, shampoos, powders and liquid products, but which one is right for your dog or cat? Get your veterinarian’s advice before using any product, especially for weak, old, medicated, sick, pregnant or nursing pets. And don’t use flea and tick control on kittens or puppies unless the label says it’s made for them. Source Link