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Ask Ellie: Niece refuses to work to fund education

Ask Ellie: Niece refuses to work to fund education

We’re stunned by her lack of willingness to take responsibility for her own life
Opinion: Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children

Opinion: Outdoor education has psychological, cognitive and physical health benefits for children

Policymakers can boost outdoor education by integrating it into strategies to enhance both student and teacher well-being and equity.
Claire Nielsen: Explosive personalities, part 1

Claire Nielsen: Explosive personalities, part 1

It is incredibly hard to be in a relationship with someone like this but I think it may be easier to find solutions in a parent/child situation than a spousal relationship, as a strong parental instinct and bond may foster more willingness by the parent to learn support strategies.
Dear Ellie: No point in keeping ties with abusive dad, stepmom

Dear Ellie: No point in keeping ties with abusive dad, stepmom

Adults who have suffered years of parental abuse/neglect, must focus on their healing and building self-worth.
Health Canada urges parents to not let babies sleep in these rockers

Health Canada urges parents to not let babies sleep in these rockers

Fisher-Price rockers pose a risk to infants if they are left alone or unrestrained.
Hey, Colleague: When's the right time to leave my job?

Hey, Colleague: When's the right time to leave my job?

Is it time to start planning your next move?
Ask Ellie: Old friend, boyfriend make it weird with unwanted sexual advances

Ask Ellie: Old friend, boyfriend make it weird with unwanted sexual advances

They crossed a boundary that made you uncomfortable and you should tell her that
Ask Ellie: Car ride good time to have 'serious' chats with kids

Ask Ellie: Car ride good time to have 'serious' chats with kids

In the car, they can’t walk away; you don’t have to look at each other; they have no choice but to listen.
All For Sleep: New app promises better rest for Canadians

All For Sleep: New app promises better rest for Canadians

For some, a great mattress is not enough to get a good night's sleep. Sleep Country will now allow you to evaluate your sleep environment to assess ways to get your ZZZs.
Ask Ellie: Sibling estrangement often starts with childhood trauma

Ask Ellie: Sibling estrangement often starts with childhood trauma

The initial blame runs deep, possibly due to parents’ favouritism, emotional abuse, or sibling bullying, especially if backed by a parent.