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Reflections on innocence

My heart sank deep in my chest and my eyes immediately filled with tears just now as I learned from a radio report that the remains of Tim Bosma had been found in a rural area in southwestern Ontario. Details … Continue reading

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Grandparenting: Times have changed

­­­­I am one of the lucky ones who has the support of two sets of grandparents to help raise my 2 kids: 2 nanas, 1 papa and 1 granddad.  Whether it is to watch them on a PD day, or … Continue reading

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Safety first when splashing this summer!

One of my children’s favourite things to do on a hot summer day is to go swimming.  We frequent the local public pools, rent a lake-side cottage, and have wonderful neighbours who take pity on us running through our sprinkler … Continue reading

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Parents, where are your helmets?

I see many families in my community enjoying a bike ride together.  Children are happily spinning their wheels, ringing their bells and enjoying their outdoor adventure.  I smile as I see them proudly don their bike helmet and hope that … Continue reading

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Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones

But I wasn’t even on the phone, officer….. When you hear about distracted driving, do you automatically think about cell phone users? I know I do…….or did.  But I admit, after looking at a list of possible distractions I realized that … Continue reading

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