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Act of Kindness Idea: To encourage a feeling of connection in these challenging times, write a letter to a friend anonymously!

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Act of Kindness Idea: Send someone a note saying, "Be here - Breathe - Enjoy" Living in the present and being here in the moment increases our level of satisfaction, improves our relationships and improves are health. ... Some ways to help to Live in the Moment: - Focus on the now - Pay attention to the small things. Notice the world around you. Take in the smell, what you hear, what you see and what you can touch right now in the moment. - Smile - Perform random acts of kindness - Give thanks - Don't think of what can go wrong, but what can go right - Remove unneeded possessions - Get away from your digital world and electronics - Find balance between flowing and planning - Listen to your body - Be ok with not knowing all of the answers - Listen without intending to respond - Breathe. Take some deep breaths. Pay attention to your breathing - Be with your feelings, whatever you are feeling in the moment.

Self Care Tip: Make a list of the most beautiful things you have experienced!

We have some provincial guidelines that tell us to stay home and in our close bubbles through the holiday season to keep us and those around us safe from Covid 19. Family movie nights may be a good activity to plan with the family. Let's share some ideas for some good family movies to suggest checking out!

Self Care Tip: Look at your calendar and schedule some time for just you. What will you do with your time? Please feel free to share your ideas of what you would do with your time. You never know when someone may need an idea!

Act of Kindness tip: While we are actively trying to show kindness to others, let's also remember to find ways to be kind to ourselves. Why not make a birthday card for yourself and ask someone to mail it to you close to your birthday?

Self Care Tip: Healthy ways to deal with anger: (And please share your tips too!) - Throw rocks into the river and let go of the heaviness the anger is causing. - Have a Higher Power Box. Have a container which you can leave notes or letters of things you are angry about or having trouble letting go of. - Draw. Draw what the anger looks like... - Yell or scream into a pillow - Stomp. Write the situation you're angry with on the bottom of your shoe and stomp on it - Clay. Use modeling clay to illustrate the anger or squeeze the clay to release the anger - Physical exercise. Walking, biking, lifting weights, swimming, running - Assertiveness. Practice being straight forward and hones with your feelings. - Breathing. Take some deep breaths in and exhale. Visualize your anger leaving your body as you exhale. - Explore what other feelings may be behind the anger such as sadness, rejection, fear, vulnerability - Go to a quiet room. Take 15-30 minutes of quiet time - Anger letter. You don't have to mail the letter. If you have a counsellor, you can bring the letter to your session to discuss feelings that surfaced. - Disconnect from your triggers - Watch a funny movie - Do something relaxing See more

As a parent, who inspires you?

How could you make more room in your life for the things you love?

Act of Kindness tip: Leave a surprise basket at someone's door!

We have people in our lives that mentor and serve as role models as to how we would like to be as parents. I know I am so thankful for the role models in my life that have guided me and that I can turn to for advice. Thankfully, we have people that have been through some of the challenges that we go through as parents and they can offer us some wise suggestions and guidance. What's the best advice you've been given about parenting lately?