| Federline plays good dad as he takes kids to Las Vegas
Britney Spears'estranged husband Kevin Federline took their two young sons to Las Vegas over the weekend - for a promotional appearance at a nightclub. Federline is watching the couple's children Sean Preston, 18 months, and Jayden James, six months, while Spears is seeking treatment in rehab. Federline was in Las Vegas for a long-planned paid appearance at the Mirage Hotel & Casino lounge Revolution. A source tells American publication People, "Kevin was really low-key. You could definitely tell he was on his best behaviour. "He was having a good time, but wasn't the wild, crazy Kevin who used to come to Vegas." The former back-up dancer arrived on Saturday, along with an unusual entourage, featuring a nanny, his mother and brother and two bodyguards.
Woman missing at blast site
Police confirmed this morning that a woman is missing and believed dead at the site where a house was levelled by a natural gas explosion yesterday. Calling it "an incredible tragedy," Toronto police Det. Murray Barnes said today that police believe a woman's body is inside the remains of the house, located in the Moore Park neighbourhood near Mt. Pleasant Blvd. and St. Clair Ave. E. One of the homeowners, Jyoti Moorthy, is missing and crews on scene are treating it as a “recovery" situation. She is the wife of Sridhar Moorthy, a professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Neighbours said the couple have two young children who were at school when the house blew up. A gas contractor working in the house at the time of the explosion at about 11 a.m.
Tips to keep kids healthy
Q: My children are starting daycare. Knowing that germs can spread quickly among kids, what can I do to help prevent this and keep them well? A: A daycare environment can be a landmine of germs. This is why it is important that you communicate with your daycare about how they handle sick children. Ask the provider the following questions to be sure you are in agreement with their policies on sick kids.
• How are parents told about illness among the children?
• When must children stay home because of illness?
• Does the center have a sick room for children with minor illnesses?
• Is there a nurse or doctor to help with medical care?
• Are children required to have vaccinations before coming to daycare?
• Does the daycare center keep a record of health-related problems, such as illnesses, injuries and accidents for each child? There are basic health guidelines that all facilities should follow to protect young children.
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