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    Building a foundation
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    Building a foundation

    What did you want to be when you grew up? I remember when people scoffed at my brother when he said he wanted to be a garbage man. It...
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    The Animal/Human Bond
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Sep 13, 2021
    • 4 min

    The Animal/Human Bond

    Have you ever had a connection with an animal that inspired you? We are a nature-strong family and so we love to feed the birds, watch...
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    Being a Good Sport
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Sep 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Being a Good Sport

    In a graphic I recently saw it lists being a good sport as one of the social skills kids need. This can be a difficult concept in a world...
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    Creative Writing Classes
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Jul 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Creative Writing Classes

    Do you remember creative writing in class? I find that many creative writing classes focus on the writing aspect of a story - proper...
    9 views0 comments
    Allowing for Choice
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Allowing for Choice

    How do you feel when you are given a choice? Do you feel that you have control in a situation, do you feel included? Giving children a...
    11 views0 comments
    Rules vs Values
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Jun 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Rules vs Values

    As a child were you a rule breaker? Did you like to see how far you could bend the rules? Children are naturally curious and wondering...
    16 views0 comments
    Living a Fabulous Life
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • May 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    Living a Fabulous Life

    Do you look at the world as a scary place or do you see its beauty and grace? I am quite an optimist when it comes to life but I am also...
    6 views0 comments
    The Super Hero in Us
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • May 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Super Hero in Us

    Who is your favourite super hero? Super heroes have been in my house since my boys were very young. And now they are making a comeback...
    2 views0 comments
    Reflections Through the Looking Glass
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    Reflections Through the Looking Glass

    What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see flaws, do you focus on weaknesses? When Alice looked through the looking glass...
    3 views0 comments
    Building Blocks to Self-Esteem
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Mar 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Building Blocks to Self-Esteem

    Have you ever played with building blocks? Have you noticed how a block tower needs a strong base? Imagine one of these blocks is a...
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    Feeling Anxious
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 4 min

    Feeling Anxious

    Do you often feel anxious or nervous when trying something new? Do you have tools to help you combat these feelings? As a child I would...
    11 views0 comments
    Education is not a race
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Feb 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    Education is not a race

    Did you struggle in school? Were you expected to keep pace with other students? Were your grades compared to those of your siblings? We...
    10 views0 comments
    Family Game Night
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Jan 26, 2021
    • 2 min

    Family Game Night

    Do you have family game nights? Do you know how much learning can happen when playing games? Playing games with kids is a great way to...
    7 views0 comments
    Face Your Fears
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Oct 7, 2020
    • 4 min

    Face Your Fears

    Shelley Restall, is a Registered Social Worker in private practice located in Kitchener, currently providing primarily virtual...
    12 views0 comments
    Patience Comes to Those Who Wait
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Sep 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Patience Comes to Those Who Wait

    One of the best ways to teach a child how to be patient is to be patient yourself and practice it daily.
    16 views0 comments
    A little spot of light
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Aug 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    A little spot of light

    I work very hard at finding a positive within tough times but the other day I was having a really hard day. I was running late for work,...
    23 views0 comments
    Have some cheese with that whine!
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Aug 12, 2020
    • 2 min

    Have some cheese with that whine!

    When you add some cheese (a smile) to your whine you will find that frustrations become easier to deal with, and the positives of the situat
    14 views0 comments
    Everyone deserves applause for their efforts!
    Author Sandra Wilson
    • Jul 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Everyone deserves applause for their efforts!

    Everyone deserves applause. Applause shows appreciation, offers encouragement and gives recognition for achievement.
    43 views0 comments
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