Most adults only need seven to nine hours of sleep a night, and thus assume the same holds true for their child. However, kids need far more sleep than adults do. When they do not get it, they can have many different problems as a result. A child may not be able to sleep well, … [Read more...] about A Guide to Your Child’s Sleep Requirements
Backpack Safety for School-Aged Kids
A backpack is a handy tool for carrying books, papers, permission slips, lunches, and everything else to and from school each day, however, backpacks can pose a risk to your back health and safety. However, if the correct pack is purchased and worn correctly, the weight in a … [Read more...] about Backpack Safety for School-Aged Kids
Your Back to School Checklist
Back-to-school, these are words that kids often dread, and moms often love. Or, at least they love the idea of having their kids back on a regular schedule, learning, and out of their hair for a few hours each day. However, back-to-school can be stressful for moms too, as there … [Read more...] about Your Back to School Checklist
How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?
The following is a brief look at how much sleep kids need, and why, as well as a look at some of the challenges you may face with your child during these ages when it comes to sleep:Between Birth-Six Months, children need 16-20 hours.An infant is going to sleep off and on all … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?
OMG! Tlk2UL8R: The Future of Texting and Your Teen
Many adults are stunned when they get a look at the language of "textspeak". This is the new language full of codes that teens are using to communicate with each other through their phones. The language of text messaging is leading to new and highly creative ways of writing … [Read more...] about OMG! Tlk2UL8R: The Future of Texting and Your Teen
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