Tag / parenting support
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Playdoh Power Play: Putting Worries in their Place
Hello, my friends! It’s been a minute since my last post, but I’ve been thinking about you. And today I’m excited to share a super simple 5-minute activity you can try with…
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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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Story Time Magic: 3 Ways Picture Books Can Connect Us With Our Kids
I love children’s picture books. This love was inspired by my parents who spent hours reading with me as a kid. My memories of story time begin so early that they are…
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September 2020: 5 Parenting Tips for Navigating Uncertainty
It’s September now, and school is starting in a few days ( … maybe?). It feels like over the past few weeks the plans have changed almost daily. I understand the reason…
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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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