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Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Toddler Told to Eat Her Dinner, Dad Not Prepared for Her 'Mean' Response
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A toddler from Missouri was not impressed by her parents' request to eat her dinner. In a reel on Instagram, Paige Ogle (@paigealewelogle) shared a clip of her daughter sitting in a highchair with food smeared across her mouth and a death stare locked on her dad. The caption reads: "My husband told her to eat her dinner... that's what prompted the mean mug." Toddler wearing bib in high chair staring back at father standing over stove in kitchen. Toddler wearing bib in high chair staring back at father standing over stove in kitchen. @paigealewelogle/@ Ogle told Newsweek that she and her husband Kaleb, both 30, were feeding Lola when things "took a dramatic turn." "Lola was demanding more yogurt, and my husband gently reminded her, 'You need to keep eating your pasta before you get more yogurt.' That's when we got the look—full-on angry eyes," Ogle said. "It was toddler drama at its finest." Ogle, who is a licensed aesthetician, explained that thankfully, their daughter has always been a good eater, making mealtimes smooth and easy. "That said, now that she's embracing her toddler independence, she's started telling us what's for dinner—and let's just say she doesn't always take kindly to substitutions," Ogle said. The reel, which has been viewed 5 million times, was met with solidarity from parents all over the internet. "I have one of these. She's 4 now and can roll her eyes all the way in the back of her head," one user wrote. "My son does this and when I tell him no he responds, 'Say yes.' Ok you win," another joked. "Apparently, this fierce mealtime standoff is a rite of passage for toddlers," Ogle said. "People have been cheering Lola on, encouraging her to stand her ground—which is hilarious, but mom and dad are definitely ready for a peaceful dinner or two!" The little internet sensation has a big personality, according to her mom. "Lola is a total spitfire," Ogle told Newsweek. "She's energetic, mischievous, full of life and just the sweetest girl. She's got a big personality in a tiny package—rambunctious one minute, cuddly the next." Ogle's caption jokingly warned, "Her teenage years will be a treat,"—a sentiment she and Kaleb are bracing themselves for. "The intense stares and eye rolls are already impressive—I can only imagine what she'll be capable of once she's a teen," she said. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@ with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Frankfort receives $1.6 million grant to expand bike and pedestrian trail system
After failing to receive the same grant several years ago, the village of Frankfort received $1.6 million in state funding to expand a trail system for bikers and pedestrians and improve safety, the village announced May 21. Mayor Keith Ogle said connecting the path that ends at Pfeiffer Road and Sauk Avenue to another path that ends at Laraway Road and 80th Avenue was a priority when he entered office in 2021. 'I think when (the trail) was put in, some of the housing developments that were south of Laraway Road, in that area, were not completed,' Ogle said. 'So now it's been very apparent, and when I became mayor that was one of the first things — like we've got to get this done.' Ogle said the original trail system was installed more than 20 years ago, and connecting the trails will allow bikers and pedestrian to travel throughout east Frankfort more safely. 'For the residents that live south of Laraway, their only point of access would have been to come up 80th Avenue crossing Laraway,' Ogle said. 'There is a signal there, it's by Chelsea School. But for some of the other ones, this was really a missing link.' The village applied for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program in 2022, but was unsuccessful. Ogle said they applied again last year but budgeted for the $2.2 million project to ensure construction was set for next spring. The 10-feet-wide, 1.5 mile long trail is expected to open to pedestrians and bicyclists next summer, Ogle said. Ogle said he was thrilled to learn the village received $1.6 million from the department of transportation and will use remaining money budgeted for other infrastructure improvements, including adding a spur to connect some of the subdivisions near Laraway Road and 80th Avenue. 'We're going to have a look at the overall master plan, and then start planning and budgeting for it too,' Ogle said. 'Our bike path goes through the historic downtown. It's beautiful — it's really a scenic path. And we take a lot of pride in how we maintain it. It's a very popular area for visitors to come through, and it connects a lot of other communities in Frankfort.' Jodi Haefner, 52, who lives on Laraway and 80th, said as a distance runner who drives to the trail five days a week, she will directly benefit from the new connection. 'Going out there and having to do a long run, it definitely would save me the hassle of having to drive my car to the trail,' Haefner said. 'At least I could start at my house, get the extra mileage.' Haefner said she also believes the trail connection will improve safety for others in the area who opt to bike or run to the trail rather than drive. 'It would make life a lot easier than having to dodge in and out of cars,' Haefner said. 'That road is hilly and when there are bikers or runners on the road, it gets a little dangerous.' ostevens@
Chicago Tribune
29-05-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Frankfort receives $1.6 million grant to expand bike and pedestrian trail system
After failing to receive the same grant several years ago, the village of Frankfort received $1.6 million in state funding to expand a trail system for bikers and pedestrians and improve safety, the village announced May 21. Mayor Keith Ogle said connecting the path that ends at Pfeiffer Road and Sauk Avenue to another path that ends at Laraway Road and 80th Avenue was a priority when he entered office in 2021. 'I think when (the trail) was put in, some of the housing developments that were south of Laraway Road, in that area, were not completed,' Ogle said. 'So now it's been very apparent, and when I became mayor that was one of the first things — like we've got to get this done.' Ogle said the original trail system was installed more than 20 years ago, and connecting the trails will allow bikers and pedestrian to travel throughout east Frankfort more safely. 'For the residents that live south of Laraway, their only point of access would have been to come up 80th Avenue crossing Laraway,' Ogle said. 'There is a signal there, it's by Chelsea School. But for some of the other ones, this was really a missing link.' The village applied for the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program in 2022, but was unsuccessful. Ogle said they applied again last year but budgeted for the $2.2 million project to ensure construction was set for next spring. The 10-feet-wide, 1.5 mile long trail is expected to open to pedestrians and bicyclists next summer, Ogle said. Ogle said he was thrilled to learn the village received $1.6 million from the department of transportation and will use remaining money budgeted for other infrastructure improvements, including adding a spur to connect some of the subdivisions near Laraway Road and 80th Avenue. 'We're going to have a look at the overall master plan, and then start planning and budgeting for it too,' Ogle said. 'Our bike path goes through the historic downtown. It's beautiful — it's really a scenic path. And we take a lot of pride in how we maintain it. It's a very popular area for visitors to come through, and it connects a lot of other communities in Frankfort.' Jodi Haefner, 52, who lives on Laraway and 80th, said as a distance runner who drives to the trail five days a week, she will directly benefit from the new connection. 'Going out there and having to do a long run, it definitely would save me the hassle of having to drive my car to the trail,' Haefner said. 'At least I could start at my house, get the extra mileage.' Haefner said she also believes the trail connection will improve safety for others in the area who opt to bike or run to the trail rather than drive. 'It would make life a lot easier than having to dodge in and out of cars,' Haefner said. 'That road is hilly and when there are bikers or runners on the road, it gets a little dangerous.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Residents vacate condemned Gardner apartments, up against deadline
GARDNER, Kan. — Moving supplies, trucks, tough decisions on what to leave behind and where they will call home next. It's what families forced to move out of Aspen Place Apartments in Gardner, Kansas are dealing with after a . Loionl Compere moved here a year ago from Florida. He said he and his family will be staying at a temporary shelter in Olathe. He showed FOX4 his now empty apartment. 'I don't have a friend, I don't have family,' he added. 'Write the check': Protesters call out KC leaders over Linwood grocery crisis Arnold Ogle and his daughter were in the line of cars leaving for good. 'Where do you go in 48 hours when you can't even find a place. Every place we've been, they ask for a background check that takes almost a week to get back,' Ogle said. Ogle said his family of five are staying in a hotel for a week but they had to give their puppy to a family friend and take off work to move. 'I've seen a woman out here with babies that can't be more than a few weeks old and I'm freaking out with teenagers,' Michelle Price said. 'I can't imagine what they're going through it's heartbreaking.' The City of Gardner condemned Aspen Place due to serious health and safety hazards. Since Tuesday, volunteers like Bethany Kiker have showed up to help. She said her parents used to live at the complex but moved out two months ago. 'I lived here for 15 years, they lived here for 17, so to see everyone in this community struggle, I mean we were there so you have to come back home and this is the last time coming home,' Kiker said. Even during the toughest times, the help is not going unnoticed. 'I really appreciate help from everyone who came to help me, I say thank you and good job,' Compere said. The City of Gardner said there are temporary housing options available through the Salvation Army in Olathe and Project 1020. Hope Market's emergency fundraiser to help families is still active and complex is working on processing prorated rent checks for May and security deposits for the residents. KU School of Nursing report highlights dangers of growing 'maternal care desert' in Kansas Here are a list of resources available to Aspen Place residents and for anyone who wants to donate: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ed Tech Startup Boosts Teacher Well-Being With Feelings Check-ins and Care Packs
Committed. Exhausted. Comfortable. Frazzled. Valued. Stuck. Once a month, staffers at Sullivan Middle School in Sullivan, Illinois, pick adjectives to describe their feelings about work as part of an anonymous online survey. Principal Nathan Ogle said the short questionnaire, which he implemented in October, has helped transform employee culture at the rural school of 250 students. It's one of the products offered by Alpaca, an education technology startup that's trying to improve teacher well-being across the U.S. Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter The company has pulse surveys, downloadable resources and staff care packages that schools and districts can purchase. Since its 2022 launch in Omaha, Nebraska, Alpaca has worked with more than 100 schools and districts in 25 states. It received multiple awards in January at the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference, which features ed tech innovations and businesses. 'It's been incredibly useful just to get that feedback from my staff on what things they're feeling and experiencing,' Ogle said. 'I've been able to respond to that stuff as it's coming in, more or less in real time.' During the 2023-24 school year, 48% of public school teachers reported declining mental health that impacted their work, up from 42% the year before, according to a 2024 EdWeek Research Center study. The percentage of teachers who reported their schools offered minimal or no employee wellness programming increased from 68% in 2023 to 72% in 2024. Related For Alpaca's founder, Karen Borchert, the focus is employee engagement and retention: 'What does it feel like to go to work when you are a teacher, what is it like and what could make it better?' Borchert went to college to become a high school teacher, but after earning her degree became interested in nonprofits and startups. She decided to create her own company after the pandemic hit and school staff shortages worsened. She began by selling subscription care packs to teachers and schools. The packs — which inspired the name Alpaca — cost $25 to $35 each and include items like snacks, pens, notepads, markers, tissues, lip balm and a handwritten note. Last year, Alpaca launched its online pulse survey along with free downloadable resources like staff activities, teacher appreciation tips and strategies to help administrators make their employees feel valued. Borchert said most of the schools that use Alpaca will have staff complete the survey in monthly meetings. Some use Alpaca's digital resources to host games and give out the care packages as prizes. 'We love to see them work together as a system or as a platform,' Borchert said. 'And then, by the time the principal gets back to their office, all of their survey data is live and ready, and they can see what's needed.' Ogle said the monthly pulse surveys are more useful than his district's annual climate survey, which doesn't provide results until after the school year is over. When he began implementing the survey last fall, many teachers said they felt stretched thin and wanted time to plan with one another. In response, he restarted a school tradition of 'Working Wednesdays.' Administrators took over supervising students during lunch so teachers could use that time to collaborate with colleagues. Related 'Since we've implemented that, 'stretched thin' is no longer a phrase that people are choosing' on the survey, he said. 'I have staff members who, if I just went and asked them, 'Hey, how are you doing?' They're going to say, 'Fine,' because that's what they do. But this gives them that opportunity to anonymously let me know how they're really doing.' Alpaca's reach also extends beyond schools and districts. High Desert Education Service District, a Bend, Oregon, agency that places thousands of substitute teachers in 10 nearby school districts every year, began using Alpaca in 2024. Part of the state's Department of Education, High Desert uses the pulse survey for the subs to rank how they feel about working in different schools and districts. Substitutes also receive Alpaca packs when they accept a certain number of school assignments. Borchert said Caddo Parish Public Schools in Shreveport, Louisiana, uses the products in its alternative teacher certification academy. And the University of Nebraska-Lincoln uses the pulse survey and care packages for its student teachers. Sue Kemp, a professor in the university's special education department, said the survey results help her decide which schools to place student teachers at to gain practical experience in the classroom. Related 'It gives me a better picture about how the students are feeling and doing in their school,' she said. 'I get a better snapshot of the support that they're feeling in the school and in their own skill development, and what they need on top of it.' The student teachers and the educators who are supervising them in the classroom also receive monthly Alpaca packs as a way to say 'good job' or 'thank you' for their work, Kemp said. She said the students and the supervisors have reported that the care packages make them feel more positive about their jobs and more connected to the college. 'We are at a moment where I think our educators are going to need so much care, and they're going to need so many good support systems,' Borchert said. 'They're going to need to be able to say how they're feeling and what they need while we kind of walk through uncertain or unprecedented times.'
