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Masks off… Stress response!
Tomorrow mask mandates will end in many places in Ontario, which means that wearing masks at school will become optional for a lot of kiddos. Regardless of individual choices about wearing masks,…
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2020 Reflections: A Home for our Feelings & Memories
It’s December, the final month of 2020. What a year it has been. Collectively it feels like we are in the final leg of a marathon – we can see the finish…
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Ideas for Outdoor Process-Based Creativity
If I can make one recommendation for the rest of the summer, it’s this: Go play outside! For the past several months we’ve been staying home, staying inside, and staying apart. This…
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COVID-19 Re-Entry Overwhelm: Making Sense of Our Experiences
As I’m writing this, we are currently in Stage 2 of the provincial government’s plan for reopening Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most retail stores and health professions are back to in-person…
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Connection during COVID-19: Self-Portrait with Removable Face Mask
Hi there! Welcome to the final post in my weekly series of free art activities to try while we stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19. With the green light from…
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Connection during COVID-19: Let’s go for a Rainbow Walk
It’s currently week 9 of lockdown as we work together to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19. How are you doing? Is anyone else experiencing a little cabin fever??…
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Connection during COVID-19: Let’s Make a Bug Collection
Last week we looked for the silver lining during our time in self isolation and celebrated moments of connection by making a Self-Isolation Memory Book. I invited you to see lockdown life…
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Connection during COVID-19: Let’s Make a Self-Isolation Memory Book
In the past week, the general conversation feels like it has shifted towards plans for “re-opening” and gradually, safely returning to a “new normal.” Some caregivers may be anticipating a return to…
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Connection during COVID-19: Let’s Make a Superhero Mask
As we navigate challenging circumstances, it can be easy to lose sight of our strengths. When things are hard or overwhelming, we might feel helpless, defeated, or discouraged. Personally, I have noticed…
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