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).
Of all children studied, Englander found that 20 percent of boys and 18 percent of girls in the 3rd grade have their own cell phones. The number climbs to 39 percent across both genders in 5th grade and jumps dramatically to 83 percent of kids in middle school with devices.