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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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
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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.
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