Parenting Tips and Resources
Even with its rewards, parenting is one of the most challenging jobs around. Kids don't come with an instruction manual, although I'm sure most moms wish they did. Here are some tips and tricks of the trade from experienced moms who've been there, done that -- all designed to make your job easier!
Teach Kids to Turn It Offby Patti Teel
Time that children spend watching television takes away from time that could have been spent creatively. It’s also a concern that the ready-made pictures on television may rob children of the ability to make pictures in their own minds.
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You may have heard lately that a good way to save on energy is by unplugging appliances while not in use so they stop to draw power. I did a little homework on the subject and found that the only appliances that continue to draw power while turned off and still plugged in are ones with devices such as timers, ready lights, LED displays, etc. For example, unplugging your toaster won't help unless it's the "fancy" kind with an indicator light or LED display.
