As I look back over my younger life with my parents and now my adult life with my own kids, it's easy to recognize the impact of being brought up with strong values and sense of self, firm ethics, and the importance of keeping promises.
A few months back, my 8 yo son came up to me very concerned, "Mom, you broke your promise to take me to the playground yesterday. That's not very nice." Once it ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on March 14, 2013
Bullying hurts – physically, mentally, emotionally.
Everyday kids (and adults) are bullied – by peers and co-workers, by strangers and sometimes by family or friends. They are bullied by people who think it is OK to diminish someone’s self worth, their beliefs, their very being through words or actions meant to hurt. And it is NOT OK!
Today is “Pink Shirt Day”, ...
Posted by Sandra Johnson
on February 27, 2013
As time goes along, it's appearing that it's becoming more acceptable to be a "little" larger ... believe me, I love all people, but the obesity epidemic has major repercussions for all of our lives, medical systems, and all avenues of life that requires people to be a certain size to fit things. The "THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC IN CANADA" report from 2005 states "here have been dramatic increases in ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on February 6, 2013
Owning your first home is a major milestone. Buying property is likely one of the first significant investments you’ll ever make — and it’s an investment that you get to enjoy while it appreciates.
For young people in particular, the idea of getting a mortgage can feel like an insurmountable obstacle amid the reality of student and consumer debt, but your real estate goals don’t ...
Posted by Mera Sobeih
on November 30, 2012
The warmer temperatures have most kids wanting to spend all their waking hours outside! Here are some great ideas for fun family activities to help you make the most of your outdoor time in the next few months.
1. Why not capitalize on spring fever by gathering the whole family together to make a bucket list of everything you want to do this summer?
2. Have an old tarp that has ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on May 16, 2012
On October 16, 2011, 11 participants from Leblanc Taekwon-do Dojang travelled to Toronto for the ICTF World Cup Championship. Leblanc Taekwon-do has 3 schools, Tantallon, Halifax and Chester. 4 other schools from Nova Scotia, (Carr, Blue, Fall River, and Muise) also sent participants for a total of 40 hopeful participants representing Nova Scotia. There were schools there from Nepal, Pakistan, ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 17, 2011
On October 16, 2011, 11 participants from Leblanc Taekwon-do Dojang travelled to Toronto for the ICTF World Cup Championship. Leblanc Taekwon-do has 3 schools, Tantallon, Halifax and Chester. 4 other schools from Nova Scotia, (Carr, Blue, Fall River, and Muise) also sent participants for a total of 40 hopeful participants representing Nova Scotia. There were schools there from Nepal, Pakistan, ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 17, 2011