Getting children to go to bed can be a challenge, but now scientists have crafted the'perfect bedtime routine' for youngsters aged between two and eight. University of Manchester psychologists set out to scientifically define a'good bedtime' by scoring different routines and activities over a period of seven days. They found that a combination of activities including the obvious like brushing teeth or reading a bedtime story were essential, but it also helped to talk to children. The authors say parents should aim to score over 50 points from various activities to achieve and effective bedtime routine on consistent basis. University of Manchester psychologists set out to scientifically define a'good bedtime' by scoring different routines and activities over a period of seven days The team defined six core activities for a good bedtime routine.
With climate change looming, maybe it's time to think about what you can do to help make a difference. There's a few simple actions you can take -- and recycling is a big one. Even though it seems like a lot of responsibility, everyone should be doing their part to ensure that their waste goes to the right place. Research recycling guidelines in your county for more information on how you can recycle the right way.
Sometimes there's a video that's so amazing, so full of life and exuberance, that not even the internet can ruin it. Set to a medley of classic Motown tunes like Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" and the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back," her performance is electrifying. Ohashi leaps and flies across the mat with an energy, enthusiasm, and a beaming smile that's impossible to resist. Just look at the way her teammates react, too, around the 30-second mark, echoing her moves and cheering her on. Ohashi got a perfect 10 and helped push UCLA to a win at the weekend tournament.