Wrapping Up — Keeping the Kids’ Room Warm This Winter
One of the biggest challenges that any new parent will face is the seemingly never-ending saga of how to keep their kid’s room warm during the cold winter months. What temperature should the room be? Should the kids be put to bed with extra clothes on? Should they invest in items that will keep them warm, such as a sheepskin or a couple of electric blankets, or simply keep the thermostat up high all night long? And when should you buy them? Here are things that have been found to work and not work over many years of experimenting. All children…
Fears of child abuse within the ‘Dark Net’
A recent investigation by the BBC has concluded that child abusers are sharing images and videos online using technology designed to preserve their anonymity. According to their report on one particular network, as many as ten thousand users are freely accessing this harmful content with the intent to distribute without the fear of being caught granted by the advanced technology. Specialist networks such as The Onion Router (Tor) are used to access the Dark Net. Tor allows users to split up the data they send and receive across many of its network nodes, encrypting the data so that it cannot…
Common Cancer Types and Symptoms Among Children
Cancer is a short word but is a bunch of multiples of diseases and the news of its diagnosis is never welcomed by heart. It is also very difficult when the disease is diagnosed in a child or adolescent. Cancer is not so common among children in America as compared to the older adults. 1 in every 285 children in the is diagnosed with disease before the age of 20. The types of cancers that develop in children and adolescents differ from those that develop in adults. An estimated 10,450 new cases and 1,350 cancer deaths are expected among children…
Five Tips for Making Designer Jeans Last Longer | #fashion
When I was a freshman in high school, we moved to a new town half way through the school year. I moved from a really large school district in east Houston to very, very small town. As a matter of fact, the entire town was just about the population of my high school. Let that sink in for a second. I can remember walking into this small-town high school for the first time wearing a pair of bright orange designer jeans, a pair of K-Swiss shoes, and a nice shirt with a Jansport backpack. Truth be told, my style hadn't even made…
Valerian Root: One of Nature’s Most Effective Sleep Aids | #natural #sleepaid
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released an article identifying insufficient sleep as a public health epidemic. Approximately 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep and wakefulness disorders, and these disorders have consequences extending beyond bedtime. For instance, about 23 percent of adults have reported inadequate sleep causes them to experience concentration problems. They have also reported problems with memory, work performance, financial situations and driving issues related to lack of sleep. Dried Valerian Root Image Credit Consider these statistics released by the CDC: Inadequate sleep. About 35 percent of adults receive less than seven hours of sleep per…
5 Career-Related Games Kids Should be Playing | #gamer
The days of playing cowboys and Indians are over. It's unrealistic to let your child pretend that he or she has a future as a cowboy or princess. At the very least, they should be playing cops and robbers to learn about law enforcement. It's never too early to get your child on the right career path, so set them up with these five toys for early job training. Grand Theft Auto Image via Flickr by AXLiberty While no parent wants their child to become a criminal, playing GTA can introduce your child to the car industry and set him…
5 Affordable, Attractive Prizes for Your Charity Fundraiser Raffle #fundraiser #charity
The raffle is a staple of charity fundraising. Prizes encourage people to donate to charities when they might not otherwise. Unfortunately, you probably can’t afford to offer a car and a trip to Europe. If your charity isn’t big enough to receive corporate sponsorship, the more money you invest in prizes, the less money goes to your charity; this means big, must-have prizes are usually out of the question. Instead, select gifts that are fun, attractive and inexpensive for your organization, and they’ll build brand awareness for your cause. Customized Item Prize Box Giving your charitable supporters something they’d love…
Are We There Yet? 5 Engaging Road Trip Games | #roadtrip
Taking a road trip across the country is a great way to bond with your family. But spending countless hours in a car can get a bit boring, even if you do have plenty of stories to share. Sure, naps help pass the time on your way to your vacation destination, but nothing beats working the brain and playing a fun game on the road. With that said, here are five engaging road trip games that'll keep the kids and the adults entertained for hours. Treasure Bags: All Ages To play this game you'll need one large bag and one…
Lego colours: This season’s fashion building blocks | #fashion
It’s not often you can take fashion inspiration from what’s in your little one’s toy box. But, after a long grey winter, many of the big-name designers have showcased collections in hues akin to those you’d see in a Lego set. Punch-bright primary and secondary shades made their way down the runways of everyone from Fendi to Prada, Céline to Issey Miyake. Here are just a few of this season’s key pieces from the high end to the high street: Gorgeous green Whether you invest in anything else, a statement necklace can update your look in one, dramatic instant. Nepalese…