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 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 Rachel Manley-Casimir | Aug 21, 2018 | Big Ideas, Courage, Life lessons, parenting, Relationships, Teachers
Cultivating bravery and connection by helping our young people to seize the moment are the secrets to true confidence. The truth is that people build their own bravery and connection skills over time by seizing the moment repeatedly. And I’m excited to share one...
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...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Apr 17, 2018 | Big Ideas, Life lessons, Relationships
Recently, through social media, I got back in touch with a friend from junior high school, Jennifer. I remember wondering what she was up to because she was one of the most intelligent people I had ever met during my high school years. It was wonderful to learn that...
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