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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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1111, 2022

Have you hit the wall of creative inertia? Chug Don’t Chirp! DO!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-11-21T11:42:46-08:00November 11th, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, William Glasser|Tags: Action, Creative Blocks, Do It, Self-Awareness, Writer's Block|

111, 2022

Why do so many LOVE Halloween? They feel they have permission to be creative.

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-11-11T19:58:47-08:00November 1st, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Students, Teachers, Teens|Tags: Costumes, Creativity, Fun, Halloween, Inner Child|

2610, 2022

Does the Need for Praise Overshadow Our Pride When We Finish a Major Creative Project?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-11-01T15:29:00-07:00October 26th, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Projects, Writing|Tags: Creativity, Gifts of Networking|

1810, 2022

Are you creative? Dr. Glasser might suggest you have a high need for freedom.

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-10-26T11:22:14-07:00October 18th, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, William Glasser|Tags: Basic Needs, Choice Theory, Creativity, Freedom|

1110, 2022

What is a fun and easy way to heal the mind and body? Engage in creativity!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-10-18T12:08:12-07:00October 11th, 2022|Categories: Art, Projects, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Writing|Tags: Creativity, Drawing, Special Projects|

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Addiction

Art

1110, 2022

What is a fun and easy way to heal the mind and body? Engage in creativity!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-10-18T12:08:12-07:00October 11th, 2022|Categories: Art, Projects, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Writing|Tags: Creativity, Drawing, Special Projects|

1512, 2021

Holiday Crafting Can Pave the Way to Increasing Literacy Skills!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-01-25T15:01:45-08:00December 15th, 2021|Categories: Art, Christmas, Family, Literacy|Tags: Craft Directions, How-to-Crafts Sequencing, Increased Vocabulary|

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BC

2507, 2021

Committed to Courage and Collaboration in Comox and Cumberland

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-29T14:22:15-07:00July 25th, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Entrepreneurship, Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Collaboration, Comox Valley, Courage, Cumberland Small Retailers|

2107, 2021

Magic: In the Moment, Macarons, Memories, Meetings – Part 2

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T11:26:28-07:00July 21st, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Covid, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Baking and Cooking, Comox Valley, Covid Reset, Frangiapane, Friendship, Love, Macarons, Patience, Persistence, Seaside Walks, Tarts, The Power of Baking|

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Canada

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|

2010, 2021

Rainy Days with Children in Tow can be Daunting…. Why Not Read!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-18T10:25:49-07:00October 20th, 2021|Categories: Canada, Family, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students|Tags: Carson Crosses Canada, Dad, Linda Bailey, Mom, Picture Books, Rainy Days, Reading|

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Christmas

1412, 2021

Holiday Cooking and Baking Can Pave the Way to Better Reading Skills!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-12-17T15:33:12-08:00December 14th, 2021|Categories: Christmas, Family, Nutrition|Tags: Cookbooks, Increased Vocabulary, Online Recipes, Recipes, Sequencing, Vocabulary|

1312, 2021

Can Preparing for the Holidays Be Made Easy? Cuddle and Read a Christmas Book Aloud!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-12-16T17:12:18-08:00December 13th, 2021|Categories: Christmas, Literacy|Tags: Chapter Books, Christmas Books, Picture Books, Reading Aloud|

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Climate Change

Covid

107, 2021

Inspiration from a Beach and Two Wise Women … Elizabeth and Marcia

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T10:48:20-07:00July 1st, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Covid, Grandparents, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Comox Valley, Covid Reset, Fairy Miniatures, Four-Leaf Clovers, Low Tide, Patience, Persistence, Power of Flowers, Seaside Walks, Wise Women|

2306, 2021

Micro Macro Magic

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T10:48:31-07:00June 23rd, 2021|Categories: Covid, Grandparents, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Covid Reset, Four-Leaf Clovers|

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Entrepreneurship

402, 2021

Introducing Children to Coding – Part Two: Content Ownership

By Scott Demeules|2021-02-08T13:41:15-08:00February 4th, 2021|Categories: Canada, Entrepreneurship, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Parenting, Seniors|Tags: Children, Coding, Content Ownership, Scott Demeules|

1711, 2020

During the Covid Creative Renaissance Let’s Celebrate Our Courageous Pioneering Entrepreneurs!

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-11-16T15:40:18-08:00November 17th, 2020|Categories: Covid, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|

Extraordinary Ordinary People

511, 2021

We are Insatiable Christmas Termites. The Disgusted Earth is Demanding Change. ….B Corporations are stepping up!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-11-08T09:54:49-08:00November 5th, 2021|Categories: Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: B Corporation Movement, Christmas Gift-Giving, Conscious Consumerism, Ecological Sustainability, Equity, Inclusion, Open Hire, Positive Change & Purpose|

2507, 2021

Committed to Courage and Collaboration in Comox and Cumberland

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-29T14:22:15-07:00July 25th, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Entrepreneurship, Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Collaboration, Comox Valley, Courage, Cumberland Small Retailers|

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Faith

2501, 2021

The Weight of Crosses Bring Strength of Faith and Choices of Freedom

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-01-25T11:50:32-08:00January 25th, 2021|Categories: Covid, Faith, Grandparents, Poetry, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors|Tags: Choice of Freedom, Gift of the Cross, Gift of the Heart|

201, 2021

This Week’s Rain: A Baptismal Metaphor

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-01-02T12:08:09-08:00January 2nd, 2021|Categories: Covid, Faith, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|

Family

1003, 2022

As We Age, Do Siblings Often Become Best Friends?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-13T10:53:28-07:00March 10th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Friendship, Siblings|

703, 2022

A Child’s Attachment to Comfort Objects is Common and Healthy

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-08T10:21:02-08:00March 7th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Children, Comfort Objects|

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Grandparents

707, 2022

Has grief ambushed you? Heartfelt tears poured with fond memories of teaching and retirement.

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-07-22T11:04:33-07:00July 7th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Teachers|Tags: Grief, Mindfulness, Retirement, Self-Awareness|

1103, 2022

What Was it Like Completing 116 Blog Posts Over Six and a Half Months? Great!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-07-07T12:36:29-07:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Blog Projects|

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Home Schooling

903, 2022

Red and Blue Yarn and the Nest at the Barn, a Story Inspired by Love, Service, and Ravens

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-10T14:58:43-08:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Love, Ravens, Yarn|

803, 2022

International Women’s Day is a Time to Embrace Gender Neutrality

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-09T09:53:50-08:00March 8th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Life Lessons, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Gender Neutrality, International Womens Day|

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Leadership

2710, 2021

What Critical Emotional Intelligence Skill Must WE Develop in Our Children? Empathy

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-28T09:22:51-07:00October 27th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Leadership, Parenting, Teachers|Tags: Great Leadership Reset Forum, Improvisation, Inquiry, Intuition, Learning, Lessons|

2610, 2021

Have You Ever Considered Ultimately All Our Possessions are Garbage?

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-28T09:15:24-07:00October 26th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Leadership, Parenting, Teachers|Tags: Change Masters, Great Leadership Reset Forum, Leaders, Parenting Tips, Tomorrow's Leaders|

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Life Lessons

912, 2022

What is a natural and relaxing way to heal and maintain mental health? Art!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-15T15:13:52-08:00December 9th, 2022|Categories: Art, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

112, 2022

Does creative engagement clear negative energy? Yes, it can!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-09T15:14:25-08:00December 1st, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Clearing Negative Energy, Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

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Literacy

903, 2022

Red and Blue Yarn and the Nest at the Barn, a Story Inspired by Love, Service, and Ravens

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-10T14:58:43-08:00March 9th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Love, Ravens, Yarn|

403, 2022

Grandparents Are Our Family Gems! Their Support and Stories Strengthen our Families

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-07T10:13:11-08:00March 4th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Life Lessons, Literacy, Painting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Teachers|Tags: Sharing Stories|

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Math

MC's Stories

2504, 2020

Do You Find Math Hard? Is your child in the junior grades struggling with percent, fractions and decimals?

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-09-04T11:37:38-07:00April 25th, 2020|Categories: Home Schooling, Literacy, Math, MC's Stories, Parenting|

Micro Macro Perspectives

2107, 2021

Magic: In the Moment, Macarons, Memories, Meetings – Part 2

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T11:26:28-07:00July 21st, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Covid, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Baking and Cooking, Comox Valley, Covid Reset, Frangiapane, Friendship, Love, Macarons, Patience, Persistence, Seaside Walks, Tarts, The Power of Baking|

2007, 2021

Magic: In the Moment, Macarons, Memories, Meetings – Part 1

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-07-19T11:15:00-07:00July 20th, 2021|Categories: BC, Canada, Covid, Micro Macro Perspectives, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Baking & Cooking, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Friendship, Love, Macarons, OMG Macarons, Patience, Persistence, Seaside Walks, Steiner Bakery, The Power of Baking|

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MC's Poetry

1606, 2020

The beauty of saying a sad soulful goodbye is knowing that it is as of the result of a beautifully inspiring relationship!

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-08-26T17:35:01-07:00June 16th, 2020|Categories: Poetry|

1406, 2020

Children Love to Sing! Pt. 3

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-08-26T17:34:03-07:00June 14th, 2020|Categories: Poetry|

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Music

1306, 2020

Children Love to Sing! Pt. 2

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-09-03T18:08:01-07:00June 13th, 2020|Categories: Music, Poetry|

1206, 2020

Children Love to Sing!

By Fairy Dazzle|2020-09-03T18:07:49-07:00June 12th, 2020|Categories: Music, Poetry|

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Nutrition

2009, 2021

“What, a pop a day is too much?” asked Dazzle…. Drink Water!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-17T14:05:01-07:00September 20th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Students, Teachers, Teens, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Hydration, Water, Water Consumption|

1509, 2021

Lunch and Snacks …Mom’s share the experience which builds independence, responsibility and engagement in healthy eating. Don’t be a lunch martyr!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-17T12:02:38-07:00September 15th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Engaging Children in Food Prep, Family Lunches, Lunch Prep|

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Parenting

2406, 2022

Is an Autism Diagnosis a Disability or a Gift? How Does Autism Touch my Life?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-07-07T12:32:47-07:00June 24th, 2022|Categories: Canada, Extraordinary Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, Family, Life Lessons, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Teresa Hedley, What's Not Allowed|

1103, 2022

What Was it Like Completing 116 Blog Posts Over Six and a Half Months? Great!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-07-07T12:36:29-07:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Blog Projects|

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Positive & Purposeful

1801, 2021

The Power of Language: Maybe We Need to STOP and THINK of the Power of Our Words

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-16T12:02:58-08:00January 18th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Social Skills|Tags: Communication, Power of Language, Reflection|

1101, 2021

Let’s all Take 5, Stretch, Shake, Stabilize and Seeing the Glass Half Full NOT Half Empty … We have choices how we frame and choose to perceive the world.

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-01-11T12:08:52-08:00January 11th, 2021|Categories: Covid, Grandparents, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors|Tags: Adversity, Friendship, Gratitude, Life Lessons|

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Remembrance Day

Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset

912, 2022

What is a natural and relaxing way to heal and maintain mental health? Art!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-15T15:13:52-08:00December 9th, 2022|Categories: Art, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

112, 2022

Does creative engagement clear negative energy? Yes, it can!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-12-09T15:14:25-08:00December 1st, 2022|Categories: Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset|Tags: Clearing Negative Energy, Creative Engagement, Creativity, Healing, Healing Process, Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Wellness|

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Seniors

403, 2022

Grandparents Are Our Family Gems! Their Support and Stories Strengthen our Families

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-07T10:13:11-08:00March 4th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Life Lessons, Literacy, Painting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Teachers|Tags: Sharing Stories|

2009, 2021

“What, a pop a day is too much?” asked Dazzle…. Drink Water!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-17T14:05:01-07:00September 20th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Students, Teachers, Teens, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Hydration, Water, Water Consumption|

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Social Skills

1801, 2021

The Power of Language: Maybe We Need to STOP and THINK of the Power of Our Words

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-02-16T12:02:58-08:00January 18th, 2021|Categories: Grandparents, Positive & Purposeful, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Social Skills|Tags: Communication, Power of Language, Reflection|

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Students

2110, 2021

Writing Resilience in the Face of Driving Rain

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-18T10:42:29-07:00October 21st, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students, Writing|Tags: Conference Writing, Dad, Mom, Rainy Days, Sharing Stories|

2010, 2021

Rainy Days with Children in Tow can be Daunting…. Why Not Read!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-18T10:25:49-07:00October 20th, 2021|Categories: Canada, Family, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students|Tags: Carson Crosses Canada, Dad, Linda Bailey, Mom, Picture Books, Rainy Days, Reading|

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Teachers

1103, 2022

What Was it Like Completing 116 Blog Posts Over Six and a Half Months? Great!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-07-07T12:36:29-07:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Blog Projects|

1003, 2022

As We Age, Do Siblings Often Become Best Friends?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-13T10:53:28-07:00March 10th, 2022|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, MC's Stories, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers|Tags: Friendship, Siblings|

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Teens

2009, 2021

“What, a pop a day is too much?” asked Dazzle…. Drink Water!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-17T14:05:01-07:00September 20th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Seniors, Students, Teachers, Teens, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Hydration, Water, Water Consumption|

1409, 2021

Breakfast: is for Champions…. Don’t start the day ‘hangry’!

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-09-09T08:54:24-07:00September 14th, 2021|Categories: Family, Grandparents, Home Schooling, Nutrition, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students, Teachers, Teens, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Breakfast, Dad, Grandfather, Grandmother, Mom|

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William Glasser

103, 2022

Do You Wish You Could Wave a Magic Wand and Make Things Go Your Way?

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-03-03T10:49:05-08:00March 1st, 2022|Categories: Grandparents, Home Schooling, Literacy, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers, William Glasser|Tags: Magic, Magic Wand|

104, 2021

How Important is Vocabulary? Critical! Correlated with academic success, increased income levels, country’s GDP

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-03-31T08:49:45-07:00April 1st, 2021|Categories: Canada, Home Schooling, Literacy, Social Skills, William Glasser, Writing|Tags: Academic Success, Vocabulary|

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Work-Life Balance

1310, 2021

October: A Month with No End to Inspiration

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-27T12:40:03-07:00October 13th, 2021|Categories: Family, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Teachers, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dad, Mom|

510, 2021

Terrible or Terrific Tuesdays?

By Fairy Dazzle|2021-10-27T12:37:15-07:00October 5th, 2021|Categories: Family, Home Schooling, Parenting, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Students, Teachers, Teens, Work-Life Balance|Tags: Dad, Dinner Activities, Mom, Tuesdays|

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Writing

1110, 2022

What is a fun and easy way to heal the mind and body? Engage in creativity!

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-10-18T12:08:12-07:00October 11th, 2022|Categories: Art, Projects, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Writing|Tags: Creativity, Drawing, Special Projects|

2509, 2022

Writing heals the soul. Historical fiction teaches so we don’t repeat abuse.

By Fairy Dazzle|2022-10-18T12:09:50-07:00September 25th, 2022|Categories: BC, Canada, Life Lessons, Resilience, Optimism, Gratitude: Growth Mindset, Writing|Tags: Creativity, Japanese Internment, Writing Heals|

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