Carpe Diem Foster Homes help build resilience in at-risk childrenSince 1999, Carpe Diem Treatment Foster Homes has provided loving foster care to emotionally distressed children in the Greater Toronto Area. Tyler Greene tells us how foster homes help kids who are falling through the cracks and teaches them to be functioning members of society. |
Setting the stage for academic success, by Jane Kristoffy of Right Track Educational ServicesAs the school year unfolds, is the stress level rising at your house? Does your teen feel a ton of pressure, or are they managing their growing workload with ease as they work towards academic goals? Jane Kristoffy offers some tips for helping teens manage this stressful time of year. |
Coach Amanda Calzolaio writes on building resilienceAmanda Calzolaio is a Toronto area Resilience Coach who helps us to understanding what resilience is and how we can all achieve it. |
Toronto unveils first resilience strategy to address climate change and marginalized peopleToronto is one of three Canadian cities chosen to be a part of a global 100 Resilient Cities initiative. The City of Toronto unveiled its first Resilience Strategy with a focus on two key areas of concern: climate change and social equity. Janet Fanaki attended the event and offers a snapshot of the research findings. |
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Failed grades can lead to better resilience in life, by Jane Kristoffy, Right Track Educational ServicesWhat will it be like at your house when final report cards arrive? Joy, celebration and rewards? Or shock, tears and disappointment? If it’s the latter, don’t dismay. Some of the best opportunities for a student’s growth come from academic failure and setbacks. Failures at school present kids with the opportunity to learn from them, set goals, and to move forward. They can perform better next time. They can build resilience. |
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