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The Importance of Social Skills in Childhood Development
As children develop and mature, social skills emerge as quiet keystones, silently laying the foundation for future relationships, emotional health, and general well-being. While academics are more often celebrated, the art of forming connections,...
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If you've ever tried to hike with a preschooler, you know how quickly objectives can diverge. The child wants to stop and observe every interesting rock or twig along the path—sometimes every blade of...
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Stretch Out in the Shade & Read
When my husband is deployed, my parents like to step in and help. However, since they live in Ontario, we have to be creative on what that help looks like. One thing that works...
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Aging brings strength. That’s the message in The End of Old Age: Living a Longer More Purposeful Life by geriatric psychologist Dr. Marc Agronin.“When we realize the truth of this message, we can begin...
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The “1000 X 5” Children’s Book Recycling Project
Families at most elementary schools in Victoria, Saanich, and Sooke School districts and seven independent schools can donate gently used picture books for babies and preschoolers. Retired teachers and administrators donate time to sort,...
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Learn about writing, cooking, wellness, sports, business, relationships and more, with each topic taught by an expert. Through programs like Masterclass and Skillshare, you can access thousands of classes about topics ranging from Animation...
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“In a troubled time, the willingness to proceed like you’re needed is a radical act.” – Stephen JenkinsonIf old trees become fertile ground, then it’s grandparents who we need to nourish future generations....
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One of my children’s favourite things to do when their grandparents come and visit, is to curl up on the couch—or their beds—and read a bedtime story. It’s something I loved doing when I...
