These cities are offering free child care to parents and business property tax breaks

Last summer, Derrika Richard felt stuck. She didn’t have enough money to afford child care for her three youngest children, ages 1, 2 and 3. Yet the demands of caring for them on a daily basis made it impossible for Richard, a hairstylist, to work. One child care assistance program rejected her because she wasn’t … Read more

What is Island Shangri-La’s new family floor in Hong Kong like? Themed rooms, dedicated staff team, and lots of fun

It is aimed at those seeking a magical experience, rather than just a comfy base, during their Hong Kong stay. The Safari Adventure room at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong. Photo: Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong What are some of the features that make the family floor special? Upon arriving at the hotel, which is around … Read more

Diljit Dosanjh opens up about how he ‘became distant’ from his family; says, “I was eleven years old when I left my home” : Bollywood News

Diljit Dosanjh, who is currently riding high on the success of his music and film career, is all set to bring forth the story of the young musician Amar Singh Chamkila, who became one of the biggest singers in Punjab with music that resonates with everyone. As his film releases on Netflix, Diljit traced his … Read more

TikTok, Snapchat respond as Ontario school boards sue social media giants

Four major Ontario school boards are taking some of the largest social media companies to court over their products, alleging the way they’re designed has negatively rewired the way children think, behave and learn and disrupted the way schools operate. The public district school boards of Toronto, Peel and Ottawa-Carleton, along with Toronto’s Catholic counterpart, are looking for … Read more

Don’t charge fee from new students retrospectively: J&K fee fixation committee | Education

Owing to complaints by parents, the fee fixation authorities of Jammu and Kashmir have barred private schools from seeking fees retrospectively from students who are seeking new admissions. Don’t charge fee from new students retrospectively: J&K fee fixation committee(HT file) The Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC)of private schools headed by retired justice Sunil Hali … Read more

60 per cent children at risk of digital addiction: Survey

NEW DELHI: A new survey has revealed that about 60 per cent of children between the age of 5-16 years exhibit behaviours indicative of potential digital addiction, underscoring the urgent need for effective strategies to mitigate these negative effects. The survey, based on a sample size of 1,000 parents, is conducted by smart parent solution … Read more

Wildfires made Canada’s air quality worse than the U.S. for the first time

Canada’s record-setting wildfire season hiked the country up global pollution rankings — and for the first time made its air quality worse than the U.S., according to a new report by air quality technology company IQAir. “In previous years, Canada had the cleanest air quality in all of North America,” said Glory Dolphin Hammes, CEO of … Read more

A Landmark Look at Family Dysfunction

Talking to Billingham, though, I was struck by how much he spoke about the pictures in “Ray’s a Laugh” in purely formal terms. “When a photographer makes a picture, they’re looking through the frame and they’re trying to get everything to balance,” he told me. “I’m not even looking at facial expressions and things that … Read more

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh to welcome their first child; due in September : Bollywood News

Bollywood couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their first child, setting off a wave of excitement among fans and followers. According to sources cited by The Week, Deepika is said to be in her second trimester, with her delivery expected in September 2024. And now Deepika and Ranveer themselves have confirmed the same. Deepika Padukone and … Read more

Taking a trip with one child at a time: parent child bonding vacation

Sonja Prokopec took her son on their first “solo” trip together when he was six years old. They went to Rome, and it was so memorable that Prokopec said she’s now planning their second trip this summer. “I really enjoy one-on-one time which we have when travelling alone,” she said. “There are no distractions, no … Read more