It's hard to determine from this whether new findings on the effect of increased amount of screen time for kids and constricted blood vessels are a link to heart disease. Children who spend more time in front of television and computer screens and less in outdoor physical activity have narrower blood vessels in their eyes, a new study has found. In adults, constricted … [Read more...] about Screen time and heart disease for kids
Traditional gifts for moms
Here are some suggestions for traditional gifts for moms day or any day. 1. Flowers, of course, are the age-old favorite. No matter what people say about it being a cliché, they are always appreciated, even if you picked them from the neighbor's garden on your way to mom's house. We recently got flowers from www.PassionGrowers.com, which isn't an online retailer, but rather a … [Read more...] about Traditional gifts for moms
New Icon LED flashlight
Just in time for camping season, comes the new Rogue 2 flashlight from Icon. I had not seen these ultra-cool flashlights, but imagine carrying what looks to be a light saber in your hand that emits a very strong 100 lumen beam out of just a few LEDs. I supposed it depends on your battery choice, but packaging says 72 hours of run life on one set of batteries (at low light) for … [Read more...] about New Icon LED flashlight
Hot Mother’s Day gifts for tech-savvy mamas
What a difference a generation makes. Twenty years ago, the home stereo was usually an area dominated by the man of the house. Now, women, especially blogging moms know as much about HTML, APIs, and JPGs as the guys. New toys for adults like internet-ready TV sets and iPads are what moms always were looking for in technology; ways to actually make your life simpler and easier. … [Read more...] about Hot Mother’s Day gifts for tech-savvy mamas
Dealing With Tantrums (Video)
Tantrums, meltdowns, and hissy fits can be a nightmare for parents. DadLabs shows you how to throw them, and also how to deal with them. … [Read more...] about Dealing With Tantrums (Video)