by Naomi Manley-Casimir | Oct 30, 2018 | Big Ideas, connection, Happiness, Life lessons, Relationships, Self-care, Self-reflection
I came across Beverly Busson’s saying “Life is not a dress rehearsal” recently in the Canada 150 Women book. It’s a good concise reminder that THIS is life. We only get one shot at this life and we’re choosing the way we live it every day. We can rush...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Sep 24, 2018 | connection, parenting, Teachers
I read a news article this week about a 13 year-old boy tragically dying after being chased by a group of children who forced a piece of cheese down his shirt. The boy had an anaphylactic allergy to dairy. This one hit close to home. My heart and deepest...
by Rachel Manley-Casimir | Aug 28, 2018 | Big Ideas, connection, Courage, Life lessons, parenting, Relationships, Teachers
The beginning of a new school year is always filled with excitement and anxiety but that excitement and anxiety is SO. MUCH. BIGGER. when your child is going to a new school. I feel so much compassion for these little humans who are starting somewhere new this...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Jul 31, 2018 | Big Ideas, connection, Life lessons, Relationships
Several years ago, I made a deliberate decision to prioritize connection and it has made a hugely positive impact on my life. During that time, my husband and I were really focused on cutting our household costs. We were overspending on monthly expenses...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Jun 12, 2018 | Big Ideas, connection, Life lessons, parenting, Relationships, Self-reflection
Every day, we encounter tiny moments that can be used to make deep connections that can powerfully impact other people’s lives. Several weeks ago, I brought my 7-year-old daughter to her drama class. Although it was her second set of drama classes and she...
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