I toured a TDSB high school yesterday. The teachers & students were amazing & the program looked strong. The facilities were run down. The stairs had grooves, parts of ceiling loose, lockers & equipment ancient. It made me wonder how many people who voted for Ford have seen the state of schools.

It works!

I know there won’t be a city wide parade to thank the Blue Jays but it would be so cool if schools celebrated the teamwork, persistence, risk taking, empathy (& really all the learning skills students practice) with parades! You don’t win every time but there’s so much to celebrate. #bluejays

COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

So well stated! We need to stop this misinformation ASAP.

This is such a wonderful tribute to #RobertMunsch. On rainy days in kindergarten we’d always pull out a Munsch book or one from the Franklin series, because we’re Canadian & even on wild days, kids would be spellbound. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

We passed some kids doing something dangerous & they seemed embarrassed. 1 of them called me “retard”. I said “When you have the privilege of making friends with someone with Down’s Syndrome you’ll never say that again” It probably didn’t change a thing but I couldn’t ignore hate from a kid. 💔

There’s something about stories that opens people up a little and sparks empathy. This story is so well told by @laurie.frankel. I bet it’s helped many to see that trans kids are just kids & their parents are just parents figuring out the best way to love and support them. 💕🏳️‍⚧️

Wonderful Things About Teens Continued…💕 6. They can watch more complex movies & series & love to do this with you. 7. They help to call you on your outdated vocabulary, ideas & fashion. 8. Their friends are great company. 9. When they hug you, there’s nothing better!

Wonderful Things About Teens 💕 1. They are wildly funny. 2. They are self-aware & observant. 3. They care about justice & are willing to take action on issues. 4. They sometimes get excited about owning things you bought & regretted. 5. They help you remember your youth.

Kelly Corrigan & her guest Amanda Riley talk about politicians signing non aggression pacts. There’s no better time for it in Canada. People are scared to get into politics because of death threats against themselves & fam. What would it take to get this done in 🇨🇦! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/k...

🇨🇦 it’s your time to shine!

People coming up with creative, empathic solutions to community issues should be our new heroes.

Yet another job for parents to do, but this one really counts: Moms Need to Give MAHA a Taste of Its Own Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/o...

I hope Canada will aim to have it ready before school begins. Grateful it’s on its way! 🇨🇦 globalnews.ca/news/1134082...

I’m seeing so much fear mongering about getting kids ready for kindergarten. Teachers will meet kids where they are & help them to have great learning experiences. If your kid knows when they need help & how to ask for it, they will thrive. I’m happy to answer questions here or through my website. 💕

Experts say it's possible for parents to "un-spoil" a kid, but only if they set limits and stick to them — yes, even in the face of a tantrum.

Well, well, looky here. #RyansLaw exists to protect those with #Asthma (a number increasing, btw, as C19 continues to reinfect). At times of extreme heat, it is particularly urgent to improve the air students/staff breathe! @osstf.bsky.social @oflabour.bsky.social

Anyone can become disabled at any time. It’s one of the few minority groups you can always join. Even if you do everything “right”. Even if you’re young and healthy. Even if you “try hard” It’s not a moral failing. It’s a part of life. Engage in disability justice.

If you don’t look for waste water info or studies of long term effects of this virus, it’s unlikely you’ll see them.

I keep seeing posts referring to Joe Rogan bringing back the “R word”. This has to be an absolute NO! We need to speak up every time we hear it. Not just for our friends with #DownSyndrome but to show all kids that sometimes inclusion means having awkward moments with people who don’t know better.

I’d be so proud and thrilled if our #BuyCanada effort was continued with a #VoteCanada effort. Nice line up and lots of smiles yesterday when I voted!

The reporters huddled outside the cbc building after the debate is giving schools after 9 pm on curriculum night…GET OUT!

Is it just me or does it now get MUCH windier in Toronto? My massive & almost full blue bin has blown over 5x tonight. 3 people have stopped and put stuff back in the bin between the time I looked out the window, see that it fell and get out there to pick it up myself. So kind! #toronto #windyAF

Lots of fun details in this article for families to read together about the #CNtower www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

"The COVID-conscious people have not abandoned science, It’s the opposite: They’ve come to think that science has abandoned them." People who are taking precautions, some of whom are immunocompromised, should not be mocked or discriminated against www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...

“A positive test for COVID-19 was associated with increased rates of diagnosis of various infections in the 12 months following an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.” www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Masking discourse is on again and I’ll just say if you see people masking when few others are it’s likely because they’ve determined that for them, in that setting, the benefit of not catching (or spreading) whatever’s going around is worth the cost of masking. It’s rarely more complicated than that

I didn’t do April Fool’s this year other than sending my kid to school with a bag of googly eyes. 👀 #AprilFool’s

I will use ADIEU as my @nytimes.com #wordle first word until it finally comes up. I predict Tracy Bennett will throw us that bone as things get worse in America. #ADIEUtoADIEU?

I have loved sharing tips with parents and kids in partnership with @jumpmath.bsky.social The videos are about learning skills like building a growth mindset, making math at home fun and more. You can watch the most recent one here: youtu.be/I4fuy19Qif0?...

This is why we mask indoors. www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks...

Don’t look away. It’s still here & unfortunately we have to seek out info that can help to protect ourselves & our kids short and long term.

Is it just me or is this an incredibly bad time for Mel Robbin’s Let Them to become a guiding principle for many?

Why would a parent coach focus on this? For kids to be ok, their adults need to be ok.

Being disabled isn’t some abstract concept. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” their way out of. It’s something that can happen to anyone at any time. Once it happens to you, you will understand how little support exists. Help us & your future self will thank you.

Child advocacy needs a major comeback!

When hurling insults at awful adults, let’s stop calling them children. All kids are good & need our help to self-regulate, learn, & empathize. When they tantrum, need our help to take ownership or see another perspective, it’s developmentally appropriate. The proper term for a bad adult is ASS!

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We’re still in a global pandemic. The threat of Covid has not passed. We’re seeing an increase in bird flu, measles, TB & more. Public health has been dying a slow & painful death for years. We are on our own. The good news? Masks work for more than just Covid! My complete guide to respirators 👇🏼

This is info that should be shared widely. @forbes is often sharing solid info about things we need to hear. www.forbes.com/sites/brucel...

In so many interviews, experts acknowledge significant changes in children’s behaviour over the last few years. The causes are likely complex; increased screen use, parent stress, skill gap and impact of COVID on brain and body. Instead, the focus is simplified…lockdown.

Air Quality is an election issue that isn’t getting enough attention. It’s another reason not to vote for Ford. He won’t protect us from Trump and he won’t protect us from current or future pandemics. Air Quality in schools is incredibly important. @ontarioschoolsafety thenarwhal.ca/ontario-scho...

This would be such good info for parents to have…