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Welcome to Dazzle’s blog. She welcomes parents, teachers, grandparents, and anyone who is interested in pondering and investigating many various topics.

Each blog begins with reflections, followed by suggestions, a challenge and additional worthwhile links that Dazzle has found in her ‘digging’ through the tremendous number of resources on the internet.

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202, 2022

Do You See Positive Sides to OCD Behaviour?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-03T11:16:01-08:00February 2nd, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: OCD, Strengths, Teacher Resilience|

102, 2022

Look again, it carries strengths, such as creativity and more! Dyslexia has its challenges as it has its strengths!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-02T11:09:18-08:00February 1st, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Dyslexia, Strengths, Teacher Resilience|

3101, 2022

Why not look at the strengths of the ‘mental health labelled weakness’

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-08T12:43:22-08:00January 31st, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Mental Health, Strengths, Weakness|

2801, 2022

Film is a powerful provocateur! It can help us see our character strengths.

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-08T12:43:12-08:00January 28th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Character, Film, Strengths, Teacher Resilience|

2701, 2022

It’s Family Literacy Day! Does Your Child Show Strengths with Languages and Arts, not Sports?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-08T12:43:04-08:00January 27th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Family Literacy Day, Language Arts, Strengths, Teacher Resilience|

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Addiction

Art

BC

Canada

Christmas

Climate Change

Covid

Entrepreneurship

Extraordinary Ordinary People

Faith

Family

1810, 2021

Rain, Rain Go Away! Or Maybe Not…. Sprinkle the Glamour!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-18T10:43:21-07:00October 18th, 2021|Categories: Family, Literacy, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students|Tags: Dad, Mom, Rainy Days|

1510, 2021

Make the Thanksgiving Hangover Thanksgiving Reflection

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-27T12:40:57-07:00October 15th, 2021|Categories: Family, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dad, Family Holidays, Journaling, Journaling Lesson Plan, Mom, Traditions|

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Grandparents

1502, 2022

Is Social and Physical Distancing Affecting Friendships and Social Skills? Yes, for Both Children and Adults

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-16T11:46:16-08:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Friendship, Physical Distancing, Social Distancing, Social Skills, Teacher Resilience|

1402, 2022

Valentine’s Day? Embrace Love Found in Our Families, Friends, Partners, and Communities

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-15T12:36:06-08:00February 14th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Community, Friendship, Love, Teacher Resilience, Valentine's Day|

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Home Schooling

702, 2022

Is blood thicker than water? Yes! When You Stop, Look, Listen plus Ask and Forgive

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-08T12:44:05-08:00February 7th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Teacher Resilience|

402, 2022

What are the Strengths of the ODD Child? Flip your Mindset, There are Positive Qualities!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-08T12:43:58-08:00February 4th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: ODD, Strengths, Teacher Resilience|

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Leadership

Life Lessons

311, 2021

Sigh. Are You Exhausted Listening About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-11-04T12:58:41-07:00November 3rd, 2021|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Diversity, Dr. Tiffany Jana, Equity, Inclusion, Judgment, Prejudice|

211, 2021

Have you suffered as a victim of judgment in an unpredictable setting?

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-11-03T10:10:15-07:00November 2nd, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Life Lessons, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Empathy, Great Leadership Reset Forum, Inquiry, Learning, Mary Frances Winters, Prejudice, Question|

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Literacy

1502, 2022

Is Social and Physical Distancing Affecting Friendships and Social Skills? Yes, for Both Children and Adults

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-16T11:46:16-08:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Friendship, Physical Distancing, Social Distancing, Social Skills, Teacher Resilience|

1402, 2022

Valentine’s Day? Embrace Love Found in Our Families, Friends, Partners, and Communities

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-15T12:36:06-08:00February 14th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Community, Friendship, Love, Teacher Resilience, Valentine's Day|

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Math

MC's Stories

Micro Macro Perspectives

MC's Poetry

1204, 2020

The Gift of the Cross Two perpendicular lines… Yin and Yang…How so?

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-08-30T13:07:00-07:00April 12th, 2020|Categories: Poetry, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|

104, 2020

The Power of Prayer

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-08-26T17:28:08-07:00April 1st, 2020|Categories: Poetry|

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Music

Nutrition

Parenting

2202, 2022

When Does Our Canadian Right to Speak Out Rob the Rights of Our Canadian Friends?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-23T08:24:22-08:00February 22nd, 2022|Categories: Canada, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Communication, Rights, Teacher Resilience|

1802, 2022

The Best of Friends Are Often Found in Strong Cross-Generational Family Relationships

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-23T08:25:04-08:00February 18th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Friendship, Relationships|

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Positive & Purposeful

Remembrance Day

Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset

303, 2022

Can Animals Teach Us to Be Better Humans?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-04T10:55:18-08:00March 3rd, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Animals, Mindfulness|

203, 2022

You Don’t Have to Sit Still to Mindfully Meditate? Try Mindful Walking

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-03T10:48:34-08:00March 2nd, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Exercise, Meditation, Mindfulness, Walking|

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Seniors

811, 2020

During this Pandemic it is all about Choice! My Choice! Carpe Diem!

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-11-16T15:14:51-08:00November 8th, 2020|Categories: Covid, Grandparents, Positive & Purposeful, Seniors|

Social Skills

Students

809, 2021

Happy New School Year! Buckle up!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-08T13:57:43-07:00September 8th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dad, Grandfather, Grandmother, Mom|

Teachers

1402, 2022

Valentine’s Day? Embrace Love Found in Our Families, Friends, Partners, and Communities

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-15T12:36:06-08:00February 14th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Community, Friendship, Love, Teacher Resilience, Valentine's Day|

1102, 2022

Conflict Teaches Lessons! Are We Able to Forgive, Maybe Forget and Move Forward?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-14T22:45:13-08:00February 11th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Conflict, Forgetting, Forgiving, Teacher Resilience|

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Teens

William Glasser

Work-Life Balance

Writing

2911, 2021

Teachers Do You Need a Cross Cultural Math Christmas Story Featuring Friendship?

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-11-30T19:53:57-08:00November 29th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Teachers, Writing|Tags: Academic Achievement, Leveled Picture Books, Picture Books, Rich Vocabulary, Writing Story|

2611, 2021

Does Your Family Share Heart Rendering Family Stories Over the Holidays?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-01-25T15:04:19-08:00November 26th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Teachers, Writing|Tags: Academic Achievement, Leveled Picture Books, Picture Books, Rich Vocabulary, Writing Story|

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