“Food choking hazards and children: What parents need to know” is an important resource for parents. Thanks to my friend Jen for the link. She was able to save her son tonight by doing the Heimlich maneuver after he choked on a snack. http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-safety/food/choking/food-choking-hazards-and-children-1-07/overview/0701_choking-hazards.htm Tweet This Post

Is it possible that the impulsivity and quick-thinking that accompanies ADHD may also boost creativity? And what role does medication have in that creative process? Does stimulant medication hamper creativity, or boost it? The ADHD brain may not be held back as much by constraints on thinking. In a study by Abraham et al. (2006), [...]

So, which price is it? I can’t find any dates on the price labels. Oh, wait…I’ll go to that nifty price scanner thingy. *Bloop* Higher price. Grrr. Tweet This Post

I didn’t jump up on the bed. I’m a throw pillow. A very realistic throw pillow, that’s all. Look how I blend. Tweet This Post

When you touch an item on a store shelf, you are much more likely to buy it, according to a study by Wolf, Arkes, & Muhanna (2008). This is the reason why you are encouraged to “try before you buy” or “take a test drive” as soon as possible. Once you touch something, it registers [...]

Facebook is now using Facial Recognition to identify you in friends’ photos. Facebook automatically enabled this feature on all profiles. If you don’t want this feature, you have to go to your privacy settings and disable it yourself. It’s tricky to find the “opt-out” feature. Here’s how you disable Facial Recognition on Facebook: 1. Go [...]