By WKTV Staff
ken@wktv.org
Quote of the Day
“Parenting is hard, especially trying to be patient with little versions of impatient you.”
Anonymous
Parenting ain’t easy
Sometimes, parents can send their children mixed messages by the ineffective commands they give them and lack of consistency with routines and household rules. Go here for more info.
Sleeping ain’t easy
Exposure to bright light in the hour before bedtime can make it difficult for kids to fall asleep, family health experts warn. Go here for more info.
Lugging books ain’t easy
Thousands of children each year suffer from a variety of backpack-related injuries, including back and neck pain, shoulder pain, muscle strains and spasms, nerve damage and headaches. Go here for more info.
(Not-so-) Fun fact:
As much as 7 pounds
Hardcover textbooks weigh between 2 and 7 pounds … a burdensome load of information that students have to haul around school five days a week. Source.
