JY recently had two conversations with Matthew Sloane, founder of the Fatherhood Dojo Podcast, discussing fatherhood and its impact on relationships. The first conversation, available on Spotify, focuses on nurturing strong bonds with children. The second conversation explores the influence of children on marriage. JY appreciates Matthew's support for young fathers.
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Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
He who has wealth, has hope; and he who has hope has everything. Thomas Carlyle HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT A very curious thing happened last week: I was reminded that I continued to learn from my children. Oh, and there was one, more important event: our middle child was diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome. For the … Continue reading Freedom of Knowing: That’s Me!
Opportunity in Sadness
Life and death are one thread, the same line viewed from different sides. Lao Tzu Over the past several days my energy has pin-balled between sadness, shock, and disbelief. The drug overdose crisis and its poisonous and toxic drug supply in British Columbia, and in our community, has reached (finally?) our family. A community has … Continue reading Opportunity in Sadness
Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges
There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen I am the parent of a child that suffers from a debilitating mental health illness. I share this fact not to seek empathy, concern, or even pity. I share this because the acknowledgement is unburdening; somewhat freeing. I share this in … Continue reading Struggles: Parenting A Youth with Mental Health Challenges
Ease Up, Life
Ease up, the play is over. Horace Greeley Two years ago, I adopted the somewhat ubiquitous and exotic term, equanimity, to act as both a guardrail and referential energy anchor. In Buddhism, equanimity even has its differing perspectives. However, whenever conflict showed itself in the various dynamics and relationships in my life, possessing a mindful … Continue reading Ease Up, Life
A True ‘Honouring’ Tradition
Don't take life too seriously; no one makes it out alive.Elbert Hubbard Our first child graduated yesterday. It was a big moment for many reasons, one being that it was a year we doubted whether him graduating was even a possibility. But, despite mental health, ADHD, and an addiction, he made it. Hell, I'm proud. … Continue reading A True ‘Honouring’ Tradition
‘Ways to Be Home’
The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. ~Maya Angelou As I often do, I give immense credit to my brilliant, deep-thinking, and reflective teaching colleague, Barbara Hargreaves, for her inspiration for this post. In anticipation of our current home … Continue reading ‘Ways to Be Home’
A Humbling Dose of Perspective
As both a parent and educator, I am so grateful to a colleague for sending along this very humbling dose of parent perspective. An Israeli mother of four children candidly shares her frustration and lack of perspective about the rush to get home schooling cranked up... https://youtu.be/H7_wvQHMGOI Modelling Perspective As I make my way through … Continue reading A Humbling Dose of Perspective
Hand-Washing: Lost Art Form?
To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. ~Buddha Well..it's come to this has it? Videos upon videos on how to wash our hands. Hundreds of daily reminders through, print, radio, television, YouTube, Google, and even SiriusXM. Don't get me … Continue reading Hand-Washing: Lost Art Form?
A New Normal: Learning Amid COVID-19
Yep. Here we are. Strange times, indeed. While we are currently celebrating our kids by honouring the planned two-week spring break, we do know that the holiday will soon be over (for everyone). Sleep schedules, eating times, and access to electronic devices will all witness radical changes. With the inevitable end in sight (and the … Continue reading A New Normal: Learning Amid COVID-19
GETTING CURIOUS 