SINGAPORE: After four interest rate hikes in 2018, US Federal Reserve announced that interest rate increases would be put on hold, on the back of sluggish inflation and slowing growth in Europe and China. This must be music to many ears, interest rate increases over the past year have had …
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Expert: Plan time to spend with your children that doesn’t involve digital devices
Many parents worry what their children are doing on tablets and smartphones. One expert said parents can change their child‘s habits with the right plan. Katey McPherson said the plan she uses is called PDF, which stands for play time, down time and family time. “I think it’s really important …
Read More »Meet the First Woman to Run a US Men’s Pro Sports League
Magley playing violin in fifth grade. Evelyn Magley remembers sitting on the floor of her bathroom, crying and feeling lost. She didn’t know what she was supposed to be doing with her life. She felt helpless watching her husband struggle as part owner of a minor basketball league. She remembers …
Read More »Government faces High Court action over children’s rights
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The guidance also covers support for runaways A children’s charity is taking High Court action against the government over its claims that some protections of children in care are “myths”. The Article 39 charity is seeking a judicial review of Department for Education guidance …
Read More »Australia parents detail the scariest things they’ve heard their kids say
‘What is that white thing that went through the wall?’ Spooked parents reveal the scariest things their young kids have ever said to themSpooked parents have shared the creepiest things their kids have told them Many of them have claimed to have seen and spoken to ghosts and spirits Others recalled ‘past …
Read More »What Four Female Chefs Are Bringing to Devour
Continue Reading We chatted with four female chefs, business owners, and restaurateurs to get their unique perspective, interpretation of taste, and use of eclectic ingredients to gear you up for the weekend. Enjoy. EXPAND Tamara Stanger of Cotton and CopperSaturday VIP Chef Third-time Devour participant Tamara Stanger won over taste …
Read More »The Evolution of Anna Paquin
According to the award season narrative, most actors are seeking a series of ever-more-challenging roles leading to some sort of statue. But what does the path look like for an actor who wins an Oscar at 11? There’s no obvious trajectory to Anna Paquin’s career, no clear through-line in the …
Read More »Police: Man intentionally ran down family of 8 outside New York 7-Eleven – WABC
A man has been charged with murder after police say he intentionally drove his vehicle into a family of eight standing outside a 7-Eleven in Rockland County Wednesday. Melissa Castillo DeLoatch, 32, later died at the hospital. Family members say she threw herself in front of a stroller, and it …
Read More »Leaders unite for early education photo op with Jennifer Garner, but split on solutions
A Burlington child care center hosted actress Jennifer Garner, Gov. Phil Scott, and legislative leaders on Thursday morning for an event highlighting the importance of early childhood education. The “13 Going on 30” star, who visited the state on behalf of advocacy group Save the Children, emphasized how important early …
Read More »I’m Not a Teenager with a Baby — I’m a Mother
When I’m in public with my daughter people usually notice me before they notice her. They fail to see her big blue eyes, perfectly curled strawberry-blond hair and chubby dimpled cheeks. Instead, they see my baby face and either assume that my life must be hard, or that she isn’t …
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