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).
Mobile phones, kids and teenagers. There are no hard and fast rules about the right age to give your child a mobile phone. But as your child approaches high school, itâs likely that his peers will start to get their own mobiles, and your child might want one too.