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Keep an eye on vocal fry – it's all about power, status and gender

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imageKim Kardashian West does a good line in vocal fry ... how does that affect the public's perception of her? EPA/Peter Foley

Much has been written about vocal fry in recent years, with the focus on what it is, where it comes from and what it means. For those who don’t know, the term refers to the lowest vocal register, where the vocal cords are...

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Bringing maths into bedtime stories can help children learn – and make the subject less scary for parents too

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imageWhen parents are stressed about maths, their children can develop the same negative feelings towards the subject.www.shutterstock.com

As parents, we know how important it is to read to our children. Many families include this as a regular part of the bedtime routine.

While we feel confident this is contributing to our child’s literacy...

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