As much as it’s the time of year for love and cheer, Christmas is also perfect for baking. From cakes to mince pies and chocolate logs, there are so many delicious things to whip up. But, when it comes to baking with the kids, cookies are always a good option. After all, they’re relatively easy … Read more
New Delhi: Social media intermediaries are required to ensure expeditious action towards the removal of content related to online gaming and potential harms like addiction to children, the Rajya Sabha was informed. To address various socio-economic concerns in online games like addiction, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), after extensive consultations with relevant … Read more
Multi-millionaire George Appling accumulated $1 million when he was 36. He has no plans to leave his wealth to his three kids as an inheritance but would rather pay for their college, car, and other life events. Appling’s decision to part with his wealth in ways that help their children in their formative years rather … Read more
Michelle and Ryan, in their early 40s, have a net worth of $970,000 but need help with daily finances. They continue to dig into their savings for regular expenses despite Ryan earning $140,000 annually. The couple spends a lot on their three kids and avoids telling them they don’t have the money. “I don’t say, … Read more
She was an accountant who, in 2019, had just left her career to care for her then two-year-old. As a stay-at-home-mother, Priscilla Tan wanted to read inspiring books about female role models to her daughter. Frustrated that she could not find many such books that were age-appropriate for her toddler, she decided to write her … Read more
In the age of digital devices, book lovers young and old might be pining for the tactile experience of turning a page. Kids looking for an old-school storytelling experience can head to a pop-up at Airside in Kai Tak, while bookworms of all ages can check out the funky new Bookazine Social in Tai Kwun. … Read more
Cost of Living9:09Is it time to retire the seniors’ discount? Whether she’s attending a chamber performance or playing in one, cellist and teacher Laura Backstrom says one thing is pretty consistent — the audience “looks like a sea of white hair,” she says. In contemplating why that is, Backstrom, 60, said she initially thought it was because seniors … Read more
New Delhi: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday made its watch for kids feature available in India that comes with easy calling, texting, and activity monitoring. The Apple Watch for kids is functional “even if they don’t have their own iPhone”, said the company in a statement. It may help parents who do not want to … Read more
When travelling abroad with kids, there’s a lot to take into account to ensure that both parents and children have a fun time. To help travellers find out the best family vacation spot, Go2Africa recently conducted a study which analysed over 300 000 4 to 5-star rated family-friendly hotels, attractions and restaurants from Tripadvisor to find which … Read more
Four kids attending a local day camp were hit by a massive falling tree branch, sending three of the campers to the hospital on Thursday. The branch weighing “thousands of pounds” reportedly broke off a tree at the Father Mac’s Playground in Norwood, where the recreation department holds a day camp. That falling branch then … Read more
