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March 2, 2023 One of the most earth-shuttering things I have ever read is a poem by Dorothy Law Nolte. It summarizes everything a deeply wise upbringing should embrace to produce wonderful humans. Here it is: CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE By Dorothy Law Nolte If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If …
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February 23rd, 2023 “The 5 Love Languages,” a wonderful book by Gary Chapman, opened my eyes and soul to the love needs of my daughter. I truly believe that five love languages is one of the things that should be taught at school. Teen years come after long years of childhood when kids were loved, …
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Febr 16th, 2023 Being an immigrant mom, I definitely express my love for my daughter differently from Canadian moms I know. While Canadian moms are more fun-loving and easygoing, I was always more on a stricter side. I concentrated on providing my daughter with the knowledge and life skills that I deemed essential to her …
February 9th, 2023 So, there is this uncomfortable feeling lurking at the back of your mind that there is something wrong with your life or something missing in it…. You have the desire to change your life and your head is full of ideas about what this new life should look like, but you do …
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February 2nd, 2023 The New Year is here and with it the desire to change our lives. Many people set new goals each year, but very few actually achieve them. Have you ever wondered why you are not achieving your goals? Here are ten reasons why you may have a hard time sticking to your …
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January 26th, 2023 Culture shock may be a beast, but looking back, I have to say that it is totally avoidable. To be honest, I didn’t prepare myself for the frustration stage, because I expected the transition to the new culture to be smooth and easy. Afterall, you are supposed to expect the best, right? …
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Thursday, January 19th, 2023 Have you ever felt confused, sad or anxious after moving to Canada? Or maybe the opposite? You have felt euphoric and robust like you have the world at your feet? It is quite common. You may be experiencing culture shock. Culture shock is a feeling that may range from joyous elation …
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January 12th, 2023 From New York to Vancouver, From Vancouver to Mississauga. When I landed on Vancouver airport with my husband and young daughter, I was astonished at how hushed it was. It was a far cry from the hustle and bustle of New York. There were no crowds, no rush, and no disarray. We …
