From sunburn to bee stings, the summer presents a number of well-known health risks to children. However, one danger that many parents may overlook is the potential for kids to overheat if they're left in the backseat of the car. Whether due to absent-mindedness or simple oversight, Parenting magazine reports that 450 children have died as a result of hyeprthermia since … [Read more...] about Dads: Be weary of overheating this summer
Archives for April 2011
Sweet Easter Toys
Easter is right around the corner, and you what that means: it’s time to visit the candy aisle for your kids. Gift-giving at Easter has become so popular, this is now the third largest purchasing holiday for children behind Christmas and Halloween. As a parent, I'm a believer of everything in moderation. Like me, many parents are concerned about the amount of candy and junk … [Read more...] about Sweet Easter Toys
Parents’ verbal stumbles may help kids learn new words, study says
Fumbling for words in front of your kids may make you feel a bit embarrassed, but a new study suggests that it may actually be beneficial. Researchers from the University of Rochester believe that toddlers can use their parents "ums" and "uhs" to more effectively learn new words.The advantages lie in the fact that struggling to find a word can indicate to … [Read more...] about Parents’ verbal stumbles may help kids learn new words, study says
Scosche iPhone compact sync cable
Simple, simple, but sure to be appreciated by anyone with an iPhone. The Scosche charging cable is a tiny fold-up cord that is key size so it's always around when you need it, which is all the time if you use the phone's functions at all. I have way too many of the typical white cords, which are constantly tangled. While this one doesn't stretch very far, it is impossible for … [Read more...] about Scosche iPhone compact sync cable
Study: Young children may make parents less healthy
Results of a new study may make parents of young children think twice about stopping at McDonald's for a quick bite on the way home. Researchers found that moms and dads of youngsters tends to lead less healthy lifestyles than their peers who do not have children.The study, which was published in the journal Pediatrics, analyzed the habits of more than 1,500 adults with an … [Read more...] about Study: Young children may make parents less healthy