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- Make the bedroom a technology-free zone-KIDS SLEEP
It may sound draconian, but sleep experts say that keeping the television, computer and any other electronic device out of your child's bedroom is central to making sleep a priority. The problem with technology is twofold. First, the bright artificial light that computers and other devices emit suppresses melatonin, a hormone that tells our bodies it's time to sleep. These gadgets are so engaging and compelling that it is hard to step away from them. The bedroom should be reserved for sleep.
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- Houston to Montgomery, Texas
Just four square miles, this quaint town is pedestrian-friendly and history-proud. Said to be the birthplace of the Lone Star Flag, it's full of antique stores and restored 19th -century homes. Gourmets will enjoy visiting the area's cluster of wineries.
