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How COVID-19 Is Changing Childcare

How COVID-19 Is Changing Childcare

COVID-19 is changing the way childcare is facilitated as well as so many aspects of our daily lives. From getting groceries, going to work and socializing with people outside of your home, it’s all new and strange. At the time of this interview, childcare providers were hearing news from the government at the same time

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October 14, 2020

The Life of a Death Doula in Laura La Fonte’s Memory

The Life of a Death Doula in Laura La Fonte’s Memory

What is a death doula? A Death Doula is comparable to a midwife in a sense. Their job is to assist you, to empower you and to bring all of your options to light. Their job is to ensure that your wishes are followed through on. By employing a Death Doula, some stress is lifted

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September 27, 2020

How This Young Girl Survived Lyme Disease

How This Young Girl Survived Lyme Disease

At only 20 months old, Emily contracted Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be transferred by ticks. As a parent, it is so important to advocate for your children! Sam (Emily’s mom) knew that something wasn’t right when she saw the bullseye rash on her daughter. After several trips to the

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September 16, 2020

How Can You Help Find a Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

How Can You Help Find a Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

Emerson Riel is a 7 year old superstar living with Type 1 Diabetes. He was diagnosed at 4 years old and has such a positive outlook about his diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects your pancreas. For most people, our pancreas produces insulin naturally. When you have Type 1 Diabetes, your

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September 16, 2020

Parking With MF: Covid in Nunavut

Parking With MF: Covid in Nunavut

COVID-19 is a global pandemic, affecting hundreds of thousands of people across the world. Nunavut has zero cases. ZERO! How? A huge concern of COVID-19, beyond the physical affects is the mental health aspect. They’re working their hardest to have phone services available to limit physical contact and allow their residents to access the resources

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September 14, 2020

National Nurses Week – A Work of Heart

National Nurses Week – A Work of Heart

To say we’re thankful for front line workers, especially right now would be an understatement. Emergency service workers, doctors, dentists, grocery store employees just to name a few. They’re all so important! I had the opportunity to chat with Kathy Zajac about her career and how she got there. She also shared her advice to

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September 14, 2020

Hannah’s Treasures: A Story of Love, Art and Inclusion

Hannah’s Treasures: A Story of Love, Art and Inclusion

Hannah Van Tol is a 13 year old superstar who lives with Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy is the most common movement disorder in children and occurs in about 2 of every 1000 births. Cerebral Palsy typicaly affects muscle tone as well as coordination and depending on the case may also include seizures and tremors among

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September 7, 2020

Tips To Manage Grief In Challenging Times

Tips To Manage Grief In Challenging Times

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

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August 10, 2020