At best, back to school can be incredibly stressful for parents and their children. Gathering school supplies and clothes, re-establishing a routine and preparing your child for a new teacher, class and peers. However, this school year we’re going to add in a pandemic to spice things up a little. This year, everything is so … Read more
There are so many things we can learn from this candid interview with Lucy Sukhra. She shares her story about working through SARS. The hospital Lucy worked in was the first to encounter a patient with SARS. Not only was Lucy one of the first people exposed to patient zero, she had to be quarantined … Read more
Grief sneaks up on you at some of the most unexpected times. During a time that can already be incredibly stressful it’s important to know how to deal with the grief and emotions you may encounter. Scott Davidson is an expert on grief and shares his expertise on what’s happening to all of us throughout … Read more
Running is hard. Really hard and it is not for everyone. BUT You don’t have to be a runner, to understand why it is important to make your body move and sweat as often as possible. Watch this weeks Monday Motivation video about why one tiny hill is the best metaphor on how to manage … Read more
Kaitlyn Hooper is desperately trying to bring her rescue dog Ted home from China. Kaitlyn, a Peterborough Ontario native has been teaching in China for five years. In October of 2019, Kaitlyn adopted Ted, a rescue dog that quickly changed her house to a home. On December 9 2019 Kaitlyn was woken up by Ted … Read more
Central Smith Creamery has been around for a long time. Don’t take my work for it look at these facts (supplied by their website): In 1896, Central Smith was founded first as a farmer’s co-op. The “factory” produced quality cheese and butter from the milk supplied by local dairy farmers. In 1952, Central Smith began … Read more
Have you ever donated blood? Have you donated recently? Watch this video to find out more about how you can help out and why it’s especially important to donate during an pandemic. https://www.facebook.com/MichelleFerrericom/videos/1082024302159189/
Hannah Abrahamse is only 20 years old and not the “typical” victim of COVID-19. She shares her story and her advice. https://www.facebook.com/MichelleFerrericom/videos/2586493411631615/