Creating Safe Spaces

I was teaching an absolutely lovely grade 7 class at a school that I had never been to. Accepting a job with older kids can be challenging because there are times you have to deal with behavioural challenges and “attitude”. On this particular day I got really lucky. Many of the kids from this class … Continue reading →

Decoding “Free-Range” Claims

During my undergrad time at the University of Guelph, I was fortunate enough to have been placed in Johnston Hall as my residence. There were a lot of aggies in that dorm (otherwise known as Continue reading →

Making Kinder Human Beings

One day I was with a class. A student came in crying after recess and put her head down on her desk. I told her I needed to do attendance but I would come talk to her right afterwards. I sat down to do attendance with the class on the carpet but my heart kept … Continue reading →

The Wonder Walls

10 Remarkable Stories of Personal Triumph 44 Inspirational Postcards or Posters Continue reading →

Focusing on Positivity

The other night while I was taking my dog for a walk, I came across something that made me stop. And smile. Scrawled in pastel chalk on the sidewalk was “fulfill your destiny” by “honschar of new york” (see @honschar on instagram). Seeing those words made me stop and think. In that single moment my spirit … Continue reading →

RACHEL

The following perspective is an excerpt from The Wonder Walls: From the Streets of Toronto. Rachel Weinstock is an educator and entrepreneur who facilitates creative play-focused workshops. The Wonder Walls brings together 10-unique perspectives from remarkable people who have used positive solutions to overcome life’s challenges. It also features 44-inspirational message postcards that showcase the … Continue reading →

JAMES

The following perspective is an excerpt from The Wonder Walls: From the Streets of Toronto. James Buffin is child sexual abuse survivor and advocate who shares his story through cinematography. The Wonder Walls brings together 10-unique perspectives from remarkable people who have used positive solutions to overcome life’s challenges. It also features 44-inspirational message postcards … Continue reading →

JOCELYN

The following perspective is an excerpt from The Wonder Walls: From the Streets of Toronto. Jocelyn Kearns is a mural artist, skateboarder and healer. The Wonder Walls brings together 10-unique perspectives from remarkable people who have used positive solutions to overcome life’s challenges. It also features 44-inspirational message postcards that showcase the walls of this … Continue reading →

The Science of Dying

One of the unique characteristics of higher thinking is the ability to question your own existence. Like the statue of David, many humans have spent countless hours contemplating the meaning of life. But along with the meaning of life also comes the flip side. There is no yin without yang. There is no understanding of … Continue reading →

The Science of Gender

I have debated whether or not I should tackle the Jenner topic. Bruce vs Caitlyn. Courageous vs not. He vs she. What is my opinion on the subject? Where do I start? I’ll begin where I usually do – with education. Start reading, start digging. I started out with the simplest question, (so I thought), “How … Continue reading →