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Let’s Be Honest, Why Would They Really WANT to Go to Bed?

Wrestling with children over bedtime seems to be the parent’s right of passage or a national pastime of parents. We get so aggravated and agitated and ask ourselves what is wrong with us as parents because our children throw tantrums or don’t want to go to bed. But, let us look at this bed time issue with a little common sense—why on earth would the average child WANT to go to bed?! Life is so full of fun and pleasures and love and interesting new things that it seems to me a child is pretty darn smart to feel like … Continue reading →

Preventing Fatigue-Related Crashes

In a previous blog I told you about my days as a drowsy driver. I also gave you proof that there are many more drowsy drivers on the highways than you might think. I ended the blog by asking you if you have ever driven while fatigued. If you answered yes, then this blog may offer you some aid. The following are tips to help you prevent drifting off behind the wheel. Drive During Daylight Hours. Research has shown that fatigue-related crashes are most common between midnight and 6 a.m. As such, experts advise avoiding driving during those hours if … Continue reading →