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First Aid Every Parent Should Know

I have always wanted to help people and loved learning first aid as a part of my babysitter’s class. In 2007, I became a paramedic. I had all the faith in the system, that if you called us, we would show up to your emergency…

Canadian GPS Tracker Options for Kids

With my kids getting older and allowing them more freedom to go further from home, come concerns about where they are and if they are safe. Trying to reach them when needed, giving them options to reach me if they need to or feel unsafe…

My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons – Book Review

**Disclaimer – I was gifted a copy of this book to review. All opinions and views on this book are my own** TRIGGER WARNING: This book/review could be a possible trigger for sexual assault, suicide, and loss. -“An intensely personal and moving memoir by the…

Heat-Related Illness in Children

Here we are in summer and this year seems to be hotter than the last. They say that as time goes on, we can expect higher average summer temperatures and more extreme heat warnings. With warmer temperatures, comes sun burns and heat-related illnesses especially if…

Heat Related Illnesses In Pets

Periods of extreme heat, especially in a province that is not known for it, nor prepared for it is dangerous. Having spent a few years of my childhood living in Ontario, I can remember the hot summers and cold winters, I can remember having a…

Focus Features: Promising Young Woman Review

I was gifted a copy of Promising Young Woman to review. All opinions are my own. TRIGGER WARNING: This movie could be a possible trigger warning for rape or sexual abuse survivors, even though the movie does not show the rape. Synopsis From visionary director,…