Why Kindness Never Goes Out of Style
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With all the stress many of us are under, we need kindness more than ever. It is the light that helps break through the darkness and can be the turning point in someone’s day.
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Strengthen Your Parenting Skills by Asking for Help
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There’s a reason why the saying it takes a village to raise a child has been around for generations. As parents, we need all the help we can get. Don’t let Instagram perfect images deter you from reaching out and asking for help.
Read MoreWhy Saying Change Takes Time Harms Kids
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As a mom of a child with autism, and an advocate, the saying “Change Takes Time” is one I hear way too often. Honestly, it’s a cop out for not doing the hard work needed today instead of sloughing it off for tomorrow.
Read MoreWhy I Want to Break Up with Public Education (and can’t)
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Having one child in a public school and another in a private school wasn’t an easy decision. But it was a decision made based on keeping my child safe, and removing artificial barriers to their success. I will continue to advocate for the needs of my child remaining in public education, while sleeping better knowing my other child is finally in a safe and nurturing environment.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills for a New School Year
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could send your child back to school in September, trusting they would get the support they need to reach their full potential? Or at least make it through the day. While many parents of diverse learners wish for this, sadly with overstretched education systems, this isn’t the reality.
Read MoreWhy Education Reform Starts with Parent Advocacy
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As parents, we’re all too aware the impacts these cuts have had on our children’s mental health, personal safety and academic performance. But I doubt many of our elected official know what’s happening.
Why? Because parents and caregivers are so busy raising and fighting for our kids, that we don’t have a lot of time and energy leftover to advocate at the provincial level.
But without making some noise, and sharing our stories, our kids will continue to fall behind.
Read MoreIt's Time to Embrace the Gifts Diverse Learners Bring to the Classroom
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It’s time to celebrate the gifts diverse learners bring instead of focusing on the challenges.
Read MoreThe Power of Advocating from the Heart
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Your lived experience matters – a lot! By embracing this experience, you can make a heart connection, which is the most powerful connection of all.
Read MoreWhy Advocacy is Important in Education
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It can be frustrating and overwhelming to have ongoing battles to get your child the support they need in school. But it’s important you keep fighting - because if you don’t fight for your child, no one else will.
Read More5 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from Raising an Autistic Child
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In honour of World Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day (April 2), I’m sharing some life lessons I’ve learned from raising an autistic child. This journey has not only made me a better mom, but a better person. It has helped me have more patience and compassion with others.
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