I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful kids—here are the 4 hard parenting rules that make them different
After raising two entrepreneurs of her own, parenting expert Margot Bisnow interviewed 70 families about how to raise resilient, driven and fulfilled kids. Here are the most fascinating parenting lessons she learned.
cnbc.comSingaporean TikToker goes on Dior shopping spree after salesperson ignored her mom for looking 'poor'
A Singaporean woman and her mother went on a shopping spree at a Dior boutique after her mother said she was disrespected by a sales associate who disregarded her for dressing “poor.” Amjea, also known as @nahtyourbby on TikTok, shared a video on May 17 where she explained that her mother returned from a Dior store empty-handed after a sales associate “left her standing there” and “refused to show her the things she was asking for.” Amjea speculated that the designer apparel sales associate most likely did not assist her mother because they receive sales commissions and might have believed that her mother was “poor” due to the way she dressed.
news.yahoo.comA Russian mother said military officers 'lied to my face' and she forced Putin's government to return her 2 conscripted sons who were not supposed to be in Ukraine
A Russian mother told the BBC that her two sons were conscripted into the military and found out later they had been sent to Ukraine.
news.yahoo.comI Could Never Love My Mother but at Least Now I Know Why
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyI didn’t love my mother—and I feared that it was my fault.I was often told how “lucky” I was to be my mother’s daughter. She had mastered her public persona, always gracious, with a captivating air of sophistication as she spoke in the upper crust English accent she hadn’t lost despite her decades in the States. Her clothing was timeless, simple cuts of fine natural fabrics in muted colors, accented with a stylish necklace she had picked
news.yahoo.comEU plans two-thirds cut in Russian gas imports this year
The EU wants to vastly reduce Russian gas imports this year as political pressure mounts to sever Russia's main economic lifeline over its invasion of Ukraine. European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans estimates that the EU can replace 100 billion cubic metres of gas imports from Russia, which he says is "two-thirds" of what the bloc imports.
news.yahoo.comForeign fighters join Ukrainian military effort amid Russian invasion
According to the Ukrainian government, around 16,000 people have volunteered to fight in the conflict against Russia. Some of these soldiers include Americans. "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers from Poland to describe the situation on the ground.
news.yahoo.comAmericans creatively use Airbnb and Etsy to donate money directly to Ukrainians
Many Americans are turning to Airbnb to directly send money to individual Ukrainians. According to Airbnb, more than 61,000 nights were booked in Ukraine on March 2 and 3. That’s nearly $2 million in bookings. CBS News’ business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
news.yahoo.comPresident Biden reflects on first year in office and the challenges ahead
President Biden gave a two-hour press conference to mark his first year in office. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Washington Post White House reporter Tyler Pager join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with their insights.
news.yahoo.comVideo shows missing mother of 3 outside sister-in-law’s house night before disappearance
Ring video shows a missing mother of three’s last moments the night before her disappearance. Now, a $1,000 reward has been donated in hopes of getting new information on her whereabouts and what happened the night she was last seen.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Dec. 22
Here are things to know for Tuesday, Dec. 22:1. Two weeks ago, a panel of medical experts in Austin determined these facilities should take priority after frontline health care workers are vaccinated. Trust Index: Did a Tennessee nurse really die after getting the coronavirus vaccine? Several anti-vaccine social media posts are circulating around the internet claiming the new COVID-19 vaccine made a Tennessee critical care nurse faint shortly after getting the shot. According to WRCB-TV, six nurses at CHI Memorial Hospital in the Chattanooga area were vaccinated, including critical care nurse Tiffany Dover, who experienced a fainting spell a few minutes after the vaccination.
Have you seen her? Galveston police searching for missing 14-year-old
While the family is still searching for the 14-year-old teen, she is considered a runaway, not missing. ORIGINAL: Galveston police are searching for a teenager reported missing. Helpenstill, 14, was last seen Saturday in Galveston, according to Texas EquuSearch. Helpenstill was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, a black and white Adidas jacket, pajama bottoms with a unicorn and rainbows pattern, and red, white & blue Nike slides. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Galveston Police Department at (409) 765-3702 or Texas EquuSearch at (281) 309-9500.
The crushing isolation of nursing homes during the pandemic
As the pandemic reached the U.S. and began ravaging nursing homes soon after most states with coronavirus outbreaks closed visitation at long-term care facilities. After the governor allowed businesses to gradually reopen in May and June, infections in nursing homes and assisted living facilities soared. At the end of July, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services started sending devices to nursing homes that can perform antigen tests on-the-spot within minutes; 372 have been allocated so far at Texas more than 1,200 nursing homes. But the new requirement to test all staff weekly could be a Catch-22 for nursing homes: those with no active case arent prioritized to receive those testing devices. Werner and Margie Stalbaum in May 2020, about two months after Texas nursing homes were locked down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sumatran tiger cub learns to hunt from mother at Poland zoo
In this undated handout photo provided by the Wroclaw zoo, a little tiger is pictured at the zoo in Wroclaw, Poland. The 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cub is getting to know the world and learning to hunt from her mother at a zoo in southwestern Poland, the first such cub born there in 20 years. The as-yet-unnamed cub was born May 23 as her mother Nuris first offspring and the authorities at the Wroclaw Zoo are overjoyed that the mother is taking very good care of her. (Wroclaw Zoo via AP)WARSAW A 2-month-old Sumatran tiger cub is getting to know the world and learning to hunt from her mother at a zoo in southwestern Poland, the first such cub born there in 20 years. The as-yet-unnamed female cub was born May 23 as her mother Nuris first offspring and the authorities at the Wroclaw Zoo are overjoyed that the mother is taking very good care of her.
Channel 2 Investigates: How deceased people received over $1 billion in stimulus checks
Not only did she get one, Meyers bank account had two stimulus payments, totaling $2,400. The report shows an estimated 1.1 million dead people received nearly $1.4 billion dollars in stimulus money. Texas State Sen. John Cornyn said the Governments goal was to get the stimulus money to people who needed it as quickly as possible. Still, some say it may discourage Republicans from supporting another round of stimulus payments. While Tara's mom waits for details on how to return the check, she's keeping it in a savings account.
Many are still struggling to get unemployment assistance during COVID-19 pandemic
For more than a month, Kay has made this trip hoping to find her unemployment check in the mail. The numbers of people calling the TWC and applying for unemployment benefits are staggering. On Tuesday, the latest figures show over 2.2 million Texans have now applied for unemployment through the agency. Just Monday, in one day, the TWC received 43,963 claims for unemployment through its online portal. As for Kay, she is just going to continue to call and monitor her online TWC account and hope she will see her unemployment claim approved soon.
Richmond mother pleads for better testing for essential workers after son tests for COVID-19
RICHMOND, Texas – A Richmond mother, who has been in a 14-day quarantine with her 22-year-old son says she is adamant that all essential workers should be tested for COVID-19. “Was very concerned about that and I said let’s get you tested before go you back to work,” Cotton said. Cotton’s son worked at a fast food drive-thru window just four days before his COVID-19 test came back positive. As a nurse practitioner, Cotton knew that as soon as he showed symptoms, he should not be at work and she took action. Cotton said that she went to three different healthcare providers attempting to get her son tested.
Mother upset with school’s handling of alleged inappropriate messages to 11-year-old daughter
HOUSTON – An upset mother said she is worried every day her daughter attends YES Prep North Central campus. She said she is frustrated with how the school handled the situation when a 19-year-old YES Prep male student contacted her 11-year-old daughter with inappropriate Instagram messages last week. In other messages, the male student asked if her daughter could send naked photos, the mother said. In a written statement Yes Prep said: “No parent should need to worry about the safety and wellness of their child. “When you tell me you’re going to take action and you’re going do something about it, I’m thinking he’s going be expelled from the school," she said.
Woman with Alzheimer's goes missing for nearly a week after being admitted to hospital
HOUSTON – A man says for nearly week he’s been distraught trying to find his mother, Bertha, who suffers from Alzheimer's. The hospital staff said that she had left the emergency room with an unknown woman on Sept. 5th. He said he’s been in contact with the hospital to try to get surveillance video, but he's worried about her safety. "It's a crazy violent world and people get hurt, but she doesn't know what's going on really because she has Alzheimer's. The hospital released the following statement:"We are required to maintain patient privacy but after the initial investigation.
KPRC2 wants to give your supermom the perfect Mother's Day gift
HOUSTON – Mother's Day is right around the corner, and KPRC2 wants to help give your mom the perfect gift. Does she deserve a makeover, pampering or have a specific need that would make her day? Be as detailed as you can and tell us what makes your mom extra special and how we can help. You have until April 20 to nominate your supermom! A panel at KPRC2 will select the supermoms to be surprised from the nominees submitted.
Brandi Monteverde of KTF Fitness
Check out Brandi's 2-Minute Warrior Workout videos on Click2Houston.com/workout. This led to me teaching a women's ninja class at Iron Sports, to starting a fitness ministry at my church (MDUMC), onto American Ninja Warrior and beyond. And what did I name my fitness business -- KTF Fitness of course. I have been on American Ninja Warrior Season 9, and I am awaiting season 10. I was recently on Ninja vs Ninja (formerly Team Ninja Warrior) and it will air in spring.