Orange Shirt Day Founder: Joan Sorley
Orange Shirt Day is both a grim remembrance and a celebration of a commitment to change. On September 30, 2020, […]
Youth
A Class Act
Photo courtesy: Defined Learning Originally published: February 2011 My daughter has been mesmerized so far this entire school year. She
Give them credit
Originally published: April 2011 My trials and tribulations with buying my then 11-year-old son a cell phone (because he takes
Cry for Help
Originally published: March 25, 2011 The veil has been lifted, somewhat. A little bit of the shame and stigma as
One Question That Needs To Be Asked About Mental Health
Mental illness, mental wellness, mental health — whatever your preferred reference — is increasingly on society’s radar. (And, yes, the
Teach Kids The Values London Victim Christine Archibald Lived By
This blog originally appeared in Huffington Post Canada on June 6, 2016. The story of Christine Archibald’s final moments are wrenching,
Fostering Healthy Role Models
Elite athletes can serve as healthy role models for today’s youth but it is important for parents to balance the
Ontario Minister: Let the Kids Play!
Ontario’s Minister of Children and Youth Services has penned an open letter to Toronto’s City Council making his case for
