Standing Tall Before a Wall
In my senior year of high school I had a course called Global History. It focused on post-World War II and was meant to guide students in understanding the links between the past and the…
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Our premature babies’ story
Each year, dozens of moms and dads in Southeastern New Brunswick begin their parenting journey surrounded by monitors, incubators, and healthcare professionals. They are the parents of preemies, babies who arrive weeks, and even months,…
Buzz Local: World Prematurity Day
A cause close to our hearts at Pickle Planet: World Prematurity Day. http://buzzlocal.tv/share.php?id=11821&thumb=1
Education reform is a study in patience
The first report cards of the school year will soon be sent home. But the province’s report card came more than a week ago – and it wasn’t the gold-star studded A+ masterpiece we’d all…
Food Rules
Against the backdrop of the Thanksgiving harvest season and the junk food indulgence of Halloween, the federal government has focused its attention on our nation’s eating habits. In particular, Health Minister Jane Philpott announced plans…
Halloween is More Than Ghouls & Ghosts
I love Halloween! Even as a child, I would get so excited about this holiday, not only because of the candy (because let’s be honest, the candy is always awesome), but also for the…
Teaching Critical Thinking and Technology to Kids
Our eldest is five years old and started school this year. Once a week, she goes to the computer lab with her classmates. She thinks it’s awesome, and so do I. I want technology to…
Buzz Local: Halloween Treats
We scare up some fun in the Buzz Local studios talking about Halloween treats! http://buzzlocal.tv/share.php?id=11741&thumb=
Rough and Tumble Play Can Be Okay
It’s not often I feel judged about my parenting, but recently my children’s actions drew audible gasps of horror from a waiting room full of families. Me? I was unfazed by their behaviour. It was…
Spanking Law Should Be Repealed
Tied to a chair. Those are the words I can’t get out of my head. Earlier this week, a former local daycare operator was cleared of charges of assault against children in her care, as…