Creative writing to cope with COVID-19 distancing
By Debora Durnin-Richards, PHEc, M.Ed. Darn, physical distancing is hard. This business of not being able to gather for family or friendship dinners or celebrations takes a toll on our …
How Not to Share…Colds and Flu, That is!
By Millie Reynolds, Home Economist Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Fall is the season for catching colds and the flu! Needless to say, everyone …
Fall Routines for Parents
September is just one page-turn of the calendar away (how did that happen!), so many of us are thinking ahead to schedules, activities and sports. For some of us, summer …
Recognizing Your Child’s Accomplishments
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. It’s wonderful to watch the joy and excitement of a young child who discovers or accomplishes something new. As we grow, we hide our …
The Importance of Gratitude
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. With the beginning of New Year, people often look to make positive changes in their lives; eating healthier, exercising more, learning and growing. Most …
Create Family Holiday Traditions
by Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc., C.I.M. I don’t know about you, but for me, the holidays always seem to sneak up. December seems so far away and then all of …
Allow Your Children To Be Themselves
By Josh Lockhart, MC (Candidate) I think if we could let our children and youth frolic in the fields throughout their upbringing, we would see child and youth mental health …
I Love You This Much
By Nancy Schneider, PHEc, M.Sc. We are always looking for ways to let our children know they are special. Here are a few ideas you can use on Valentines or …
Creating a safe haven and secure base
By Joshua Lockhart It’s been a few years since Brene Brown delivered her YouTube sensation TED talk about being vulnerable. She related how for humans, our core need and desire …
Tips for Saving Money
By Roberta Cox, Home Economist Use your local library. Borrow books, videos, audio tapes from them. If you remember to return them on time there are no fines. Plan menus …
