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Some kids thrive at school. They love organized activities, seeing lots of other kids, and making new friends. For other kids, school can be very emotionally draining and triggering. In this post, we explore some of the reasons why school isn’t for everyone.

Strikes can be challenging, but at times they can be necessary. In Alberta, teachers are currently striking for more manageable class sizes, more classroom support (e.g., more EAs), more teachers, and better pay. Teachers have seen a salary increase of only 5.87% over the past 10 years, while inflation in Alberta has been over 30% in that timeframe. Additionally, class sizes are often at 30+ students, many with individualized learning plans. Without sufficient additional support from EAs, teachers are struggling to meet the needs of all of their students. 
We want to give you some tips for managing at home during this strike. Focusing on a routine can help and having resources to keep kids occupied and learning can be a good place to start!

There are so many options for fancy lunch bags, but with the wisdom we now have on microplastics and our environment we wanted to give you a few ideas of ways to help keep you and the environment healthy!

Today, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a day to honour the Indigenous children that were forced into residential schools and the lasting impact this has on their families and communities. 
We wanted to share some books with you that were written by Indigenous authors.