light bulb…

…to quote Gru. I ran across this (I’ve heard similar stories elsewhere but couldn’t be bothered to look it up): The team found that alcohol increased heart rate and interfered with the restorative functions of sleep — and the more alcohol the participants drank, the greater the effect. Sleep – I’m doing it wrong.

This one needs a Rod Serling voice*

Imagine if you will… A child. A five year old child. Tears are shooting from the child’s eyes cartoon-like, little fountains, puddling on the floor in a manner unapproved by OSHA. And, at full volume: “I’m Not Tired!” * and don’t tell me if you don’t know who Rod Serling is or what he sounds […]

Helping your child go to sleep

Here’s one way: Have a child who is morbidly curious have child bring home library book called “Venomous Creatures” Read and discuss Pay particular attention to the comparison of neurotoxins to hemotoxins Say “Black Mamba” repeatedly, cuz it sounds mean. Okay, venomous. Two drops of venom can kill. Did I mention discuss? That’s a big […]