Spoiling my grandchildren might be bad for them, but I can’t help it
Since I became a grandad, the sounds of Friday night have subtly changed in our house. Time was, the coming of the weekend was heralded by the peeling of plastic...
Family and Society
The daughter’s letter to her perfectionist parents, who tried to mould her in their image.
You are ostensibly a respectable, likable couple. You have had successful careers and are well thought of. Your home is decorated, equipped and maintained to the highest of standards. You...
I crave silence but loud music blares from all over the house
My four adult children all have different musical tastes. I know this because they still live at home and play music loudly and constantly, so that, as I progress through...
My family is great, but I feel as though I have no friends.
Mariella Frostrup responds to a lonely mother. The dilemma I am 38, happily married with two children and have a job I enjoy. However I have found myself plagued by anxiety...
Any problem is solvable
Nine years ago, Jacqui Jepson started cleaning houses to support her children after her divorce. Today, she runs The Pink Wand Cleaning Services, a million-dollar company based in Airdrie, Alberta...
A City of the Future, Digital Dreamin Toronto
A city of the future, digital dream, has found its first home in Toronto. Sidewalk Labs LLC, the urban innovation unit of Page’s Alphabet Inc., and Waterfront Toronto plan to...
Oxford aims to cut air pollution with car ban in zero emissions zone
Polluting vehicles could be banned from Oxford city centre under plans to bring in what officials believe would be the world’s first zero emissions zone. The proposals aim to slash air...
One in Four Kids in the Developing World Misses out on a Bedtime Story, says UN
A quarter of young children in developing countries miss out on playing, reading and singing with their parents, according to research by Unicef. The UN children’s agency has warned in...
Teachable Moments
Retired English Literature teacher Shirley Murphy living most of the year in Florida speaks about her relationship with students Shirley Murphy says she’d still be teaching English lit at Idaho...
A deep teal is the world’s favourite colour, according to survey
A global survey supported by Hull City of Culture 2017 has found the hue that humans most prefer. The World’s Favourite Colour, conducted by paper makers G. F Smith with...
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National Demolition Association Annual Convention and Expo in Phoenix, AZ
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Have you ever wondered why we treat our pets with as much love and tenderness as our family members
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Lincoln Smith, founder of Forested, an amazing forest garden in Maryland, and a researcher at heart says: “I grow food and heal the Earth”
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Is the Christmas solar parade of planets in January 2026 a sign of great changes towards the light awaiting humanity and Earth?
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The Christmas Night Opera Gala at Carnegie Hall as a delightful Christmas gift for music lovers
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Take a fascinating Christmas getaway with kids to create traditions that are just for your family
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A resounding success of the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Let us honor the meaning of Thanksgiving by not only giving thanks, but also giving back
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What does the American dream mean to young Americans today?
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Kitchen Tune-Up: “We create amazing, “Tunified” kitchens, the heart of the home and where families and friends gather”
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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Discovering the wonders of Badlands National Park, SD
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Construction and Development Trends and Demand Shaping Chicago’s Future
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Wet wipes may cause allergic reactions
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How likely is the U.S. to face a recession in 2023?
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A Healthy Earth is Our Duty and Urgent Necessity: 2021 Earth Day
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Citizens in Atlanta saw art as a great refining influence upon people: Art in Atlanta at the period of its height (1930s – early 1940s)
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Why many new teachers do not plan to stay in teaching
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Beautiful Homes Solving the Problems of Modern Design
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How to cope with anxiety
