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Book Club: Helping Your Anxious Child

A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Ronald Rapee, Ann Wignall, Susan Spence. Most children are afraid of the dark. Some fear monsters under the bed. But 10 percent of children have excessive fears and phobias. Separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder-that can hold them back and keep them from fully enjoying childhood. If your child suffers from any of these forms of anxiety, the program in this book offers practical, scientifically proven tools that can help.

Recipe Exchange

Five Cup Salad by Jean Lawrence. A delicious recipe that is easy to remember. 1.c Mandarin Oranges, 1c. Pineapple Chunks, 1 c. Coconut, 1 c. Sour Cream, 1 c. Miniature Marshmallows. Mix all ingredients together. Chill for 24 hours before serving. Pick up “Cooking Through the Covid-19 Pandemic” cookbook at Brandon Seniors for Seniors, 311 Park Ave. East for just $10.00.

Words To Live By

“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it: the tree is the real thing.” – Abraham Lincoln

Words To Live By

“Sometimes we forget our own greatness. It’s up to you and you alone to love yourself into the person you always dreamed you’d become.” – Jason Mraz

Words To Live By

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

Boost Mental Health & Performance at Work

During this global pandemic, the need for mental health support has increased fourfold. As an employee, the best thing you can do for your mental health is to be vocal. If you are struggling, speak up or use the Wellness Together Canada free resources. Waiting causes longer term damage impacting productivity and quality of life. If you are an employer, ask how you can support your team every day. Then, make or get a Mental Health First Aid kit and put it somewhere visible to demonstrate mental health is just as important as physical health. Include things like motivational cards, mindfulness colouring sheets, stress balls, breathing exercises and general resilience tips.

The Miracle of Everyday Loving

Try shutting your eyes after reading this editorial and think of a person in your life who loved you with their whole heart and made an impact and difference in your life. Now keep that warm feeling alive inside your heart and let it radiate through your whole body creating a chamber of compassion and love. Allow any doubt, worry or negativity to melt and dissolve in that chamber. When we start each morning bathing ourselves knowing I am loved, desired and worthy, it increases our energy vibration out into the world. When we choose to love ourselves and others it transforms our world one person at a time.