Remember a time when you witnessed or participated in bullying behaviour. Do you need to go back in time to elementary or high school? University or your work place? Who was the target? A non-athlete in gym class? A person with a stutter? Someone overweight? Thin? Smart? Someone who was just a bit different? Close … Continue reading How to Identify Bullying Behaviour (In Yourself)
The Tsi’pun Corner Store and Lil’wat Gas are no longer selling energy drinks to youth under the age of 19. Energy drinks contain high amounts of sugar and caffeine which interfere with learning. The level of caffeine in these drinks affects behaviour both during and after the buzz. During, our students are jittery and hyper, … Continue reading Shout out to Dave Lee and caring adults in Mt.Currie!
I drove into Pemberton last Friday night with my daughter, on our way to The Legion for a successful fundraiser for ski racer Charley Field. As we passed the Community Centre, the lights were on and the Great Hall was full for the Bingo fundraiser for Pemberton Youth Soccer Association. The next day we spent … Continue reading Shout out to … Pemberton
This sunny weather outside is kinda making me tired! Recently I have noticed that many people I come into contact with are feeling tired. Bone tired. Or as my kids would say bone-dog-tired (I don't know where that comes from). I look outside and listen to the news about the wonderful-awesome-great weather we're having and … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Rain
October 11th has been declared the International Day of the Girl by the United Nations. This day is specifically to enhance awareness around issues that affect girls and to take action. • In Canada young women aged 15-19 are subjected to dating violence at a rate of 10 times more than young men. • 70% … Continue reading International Day of the Girl, October 11
Bully, Bullying, Relational Aggression, Lateral Violence, Gossip. Bullying has become a household word. We hear it on the radio, see it in the papers. The effects of bullying. Is it losing its meaning? Its impact? Does it get overused? The results are sad and hurt feelings at best, isolation, violence and suicide at its worst. … Continue reading How We Can Stand Up to Bullying
It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 1 – 7, 2012 This week is meant to highlight the signs and symptoms, how to get help, stigma, hope and recovery, and the impact of mental illness on lives, families, workplaces and society. Locally Accessible Resources: Here to Help B.C.: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca Kelty Resource Centre: http://www.bckidsmentalhealth.org or 1-800-661-2121 Anxiety … Continue reading Mental Illness Awareness Week
Sunday, August 19th was the 8th Annual Slow Food Sunday. The summer months have really slowed us down and we rose earlier than we had in two months. Up at 6am, I made a hot chocolate for Alyssa and some black coffee for me, wrapped our steaming mugs up and put them in the basket … Continue reading More on involving the kids….
I am fortunate to have a job that pretty much follows my kids' school calendar. We spend a lot of time scheming, plotting and planning fun summer activities. When summer first arrives we often have a few activities on the agenda, then comes WORCA bike camp for Oliver, Take Action Leadership Academy for Alyssa - … Continue reading Inspiration: Staying fit and having fun, with kids
The Pemberton Public Library hosted a group at the beginning of the summer that drew 5 young people to come and explore ideas on how they could influence their community, and change the world. Arriya and Hayden, Olive, Kate and Emma worked really hard and were very inspiring to the adults around them. Inspired by … Continue reading Shout Out: Junior World Changers at the Pemberton Library
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