Many insects and spiders bite or sting, and while the bites of common bugs like mosquitoes, mites, and fleas are itchy and uncomfortable, they're usually otherwise harmless. But some bites and stings, like those from fire ants, wasps, hornets, and bees, may cause intense pain or even an allergic reaction.
The highlights include: The average age for a child getting their first smartphone is now 10.3 years. Tablets have surged from 26% to 55% usage as kidsâ device of choice during car rides. Smartphones trail at 45% (up from 39% in 2012).
Continues after Advertisement. Back when my kids were still in elementary school, my wife and I fiercely resisted the trend to provide our kids with cell phones. Admittedly, it was a bit easier to do so just a few years ago when not quite everyone had given a phone to every child over the age of five.