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Why My Kids And I Will Be Watching ’13 Reasons Why’
13 Reasons Why. I have so many thoughts on this new Netflix phenomenon and while you may not agree with me, I feel the need to share them anyway... just as Hannah shared her 13 reasons why with others that didn't agree with her feelings and her choice. And, when I say her choice, I…
How Much TV is Your Child Watching?
It will not come as a surprise to any of us, but according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,nearly all (98.5%) youth aged 12-15 reported watching TV daily. Ninety-one % used computers daily. Excessive screen-time behaviors, such as using a computer and watching TV for more than 2 hours has been linked to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and obesity among children. In 2012, one-quarter (25%) of boys and less …
Why I Love Watching Babies Fall
Please don’t read too much into this post title. When I first saw it in my email I was horrified and had to read it to see what would make a person write something like that. I’m very glad I did.
Do You Know What Your Kid is Watching?
Its the beginning of summer and your kids will be playing outside, going to summer camp, swimming, and now that they have a break from schoolwork, watching TV. There will certainly be times when you are not around to monitor the content on the screen. TV Watch, a national group promoting parental controls, helps you take control of what your family watches. There are a variety of tools to help parents manage what their children see on TV, including the TV rating system, on-air advisories and warnings, the v-chip in your television and parental controls on cable and satellite. Here are some tips for parents on monitoring what your kids watch.
Egg Prices Are Scrambling Wallets—Here Are 5 Egg-cellent Alternatives
Well, folks, it’s happened. Waffle House—yes, the 24/7, always-reliable, we-survived-the-apocalypse Waffle House—just slapped a 50-cent surcharge on eggs because of the ongoing bird flu crisis. That’s right. Egg prices have gotten so out of hand that even the kings of budget-friendly breakfasts are throwing in the towel (or, in this case, the extra charge).