by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Dec 11, 2018 | Big Ideas, connection, Life lessons, parenting, Relationships, Self-reflection
Deep self-reflection is an important skill that can support people to be successful in all aspects of their lives. Self-reflection can help people learn from their experiences, improve their relationship skills, and overcome obstacles that stand in the way of...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Nov 29, 2018 | Big Ideas, connection, Life lessons, parenting, positivity, Relationships, Self-reflection, Teachers
Have you ever thought about whether you open or close gates for other people? I’m sure many of you have heard the term ‘gatekeeper.’ Gatekeepers are people who restrict access to something or someone. Their job is to: Keep. People. Out....
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Nov 13, 2018 | Big Ideas, Courage, Happiness, Life lessons, parenting, Self-reflection
One big lesson I learned through sport is to focus on process not on outcome. And lately I have realized how important a lesson this is to teach my kids. As parents, we need to praise the process – the struggle, the failures and the resilience of our...
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 Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Sep 11, 2018 | parenting, Teachers
As parents with children with allergies, the new school year is full of worry, fear and anxiety. Establishing a school safety protocol is a great way to reduce the worry and anxiety for both parents and children with allergies as the school year begins. In...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Sep 4, 2018 | Life lessons, parenting, Teachers
My daughter has an anaphylactic allergy to dairy. This means that on the first day of school, the anxiety and worry begins all over again. Dairy products, unlike nuts, are not banned in schools. And these products are frequently served in school cafeterias and...
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