Best Blue Netherclift Podcasts (2024)

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Creating meaningful learning experiences with Misty Paterson and the Pop Up Studio approach 39:46

6d ago39:46

39:46

The intersection of arts, technology, inquiry in education: how to create meaningful learning experiencesBy Blue Netherclift, David Russell Loewen

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Advancing Education: Insights from Superintendent and Education Innovator Kevin Kaardal 51:26

4M ago51:26

51:26

Join us in this episode as we chat with Kevin Kaardal, an award-winning educator and Superintendent of SD23, who shares his perspectives on various educational topics. From discussing the impact of the Canadian Association of Schools Systems Administrators on provincial education to bridging the gap between traditional systems and the needs of 21st…

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Promoting Equity and Inclusivity in Education with Claire Guy 48:53

5M ago48:53

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Claire Guy, an educational consultant and advocate for equity and inclusivity in schools. Claire's dedication to creating an environment where every student can thrive regardless of their background or identity is truly inspiring. We explore the crucial topic of SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gen…

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Innovation and Creativity in Education: Insights with Jen Giffen 44:09

6M ago44:09

44:09

In this podcast episode, we dive into the world of education technology and innovation with special guest Jen Giffen. Known for her expertise in this field, Jen shares her extensive experience and discusses the profound impact of technology on education. Jen, a dynamic and passionate educator, has dedicated her career to transforming education thro…

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The Future of Education with Dr. Alec Couros: Navigating AI, Ethics, and Innovation 52:25

7M ago52:25

52:25

In this episode we delve into the exciting world of educational technology and artificial intelligence with a leading expert, Dr. Alec Couros. He is a prominent figure in the field of open education and digital citizenship, shares his insights and experiences from his remarkable 30-year career in education. Our guest, Dr. Alec Couros, holds a diver…

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Insights on Climate Change Education with Dr. Ellen Field 46:00

8M ago46:00

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🌍 Dive into the world of climate education and youth empowerment on today's podcast episode! Join us as we chat with Ellen, an Assistant Professor at Lakehead University - Orillia, specializing in Climate Change Education and Environmental Education. 📚 Ellen's research delves deep into the policy and practice of climate change education, offering v…

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The Power of Live It Earth with Angela Stott, District Principal of Pedagogy 30:15

9M ago30:15

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This is a great episode for any teachers curious about how to integrate Live It Earth into the classroom. Blue highlights Live It Earth's dedication to providing valuable resources for teachers. The episode features Angela Stott, the district principal of pedagogy in Gold Trail School District 74, British Columbia. Angela discusses her extensive ex…

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Kaleidoscope of Inquiry Reflections with David Russell-Loewen, Director of Education 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

David Russell-Loewen, the Director of Education at Live It Earth shares his reflections from the Kaleidoscope of Inquiry Conference in Vancouver. David reflects on the conference and share some insights, while also reflecting on this season’s podcast. Dave is a certified teacher, curriculum designer and learning technology expert. With over a decad…

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Universal Design for Learning with Katie Novak 50:22

1y ago50:22

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In this episode we are excited to have Katie Novak join the show. Katie Novak, EdD, is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former assistant superintendent of schools in Massachusetts. In this episode we talk about UDL - that is Universal Design for Learning. How can …

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Decolonising and Indigenising Teaching Resources with Leona Prince 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

Today I am talking with Leona Prince, an award winning teacher, who has recently been appointed to Director of Instruction-Indigenous Education in SD91 - Nechako Lakes. Leona Prince is a Dakelh woman from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak'azdli and belongs to the Likh Tsa Mis Yu Clan. She is a descendant of Stiche and Chief Kwah. She is the mother of …

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Hot Tips and Winning As a Long Distant Parent 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

This is a chance to share some recent "wins" as a long-distance parent and offer some hot tips to anyone that might need some advice in navigating long-distance relationships with their kids. It is not easy to be away from your kids, even for a week. I have to deal with many months separated from my oldest son who lives in the UK, and making him fe…

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Inquiry Learning with Teacher Librarian Andrea LaPointe 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

Andrea has a Masters in Teacher Librarianship from the University of Alberta and has been working as a teacher librarian at the Surrey District for over 17 years. Currently she is the Teacher Librarian Helping Teacher role bringing leadership and support to the 140 Teacher Librarians in the Surrey School District. She is experienced with working to…

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School Gardens and Outdoor Teaching with Megan Zeni 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

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Megan has over 25 years of professional experience teaching in urban public elementary schools and teaches K-7 outdoors in the Richmond School District (BC) and advocates for unstructured nature play in schools. She is a qualified master gardener with hundreds of stories to share to highlight that elementary curricular content that can be taught in…

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Bringing Joy into the Classroom with Dean Shareski 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

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In this episode Dean Shareski is invited to discuss aspects of his book “Embracing a Culture of Joy: How Educators Can Bring Joy to Their Classrooms Each Day.” He has worked as a K-8 classroom teacher for 14 years and as a district leader for 9. He has been an educational consultant for Advanced Learning Partnerships and was the Community Manager f…

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My EMDR Therapy & Effective Parenting (from a Distance) 32:01

1+ y ago32:01

32:01

This week I share my recent experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) - dealing with the trauma of a child custody trial - as an effective way to deal with any residue impact on the mind and body. It was a really interesting and productive experience for me and I want to encourage other Dads to consider seeking therapy in…

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Avoiding Burnout as a Teacher with author Morgane Michael 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

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Morgane is a primary educator, an author, a speaker, a mother of two young children and the creator of the small act big impact 21 day challenge, and in her free time enjoys making big impact through small daily acts. Morgane believes that we are all responsible for the cultures in which we learn, work, and live. She is the author of From Burnt Out…

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Parenting for a Peaceful Home with Life Coach and Author Drew Tupper 53:01

1+ y ago53:01

53:01

A great conversation about how to show up as a parent with the author of Parenting for a Peaceful Home. Drew Tupper is an Author, life coach, husband, and father of two. He has dedicated his life to seeking truth and creating purpose. He practices these intentions by examining and analyzing questions such as: Why are we here? How should we live? Wh…

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Kids Are Not Responsible for Your Emotions 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

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I was in a counselling session yesterday with Catherine Williams, a registered social worker. A friend of the show and someone who has been a great source of inspiration and support over the years.One of the topics that was discussed was the fact that it is important that kids don't feel responsible for their parent's emotions. This had me reflecti…

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Inquiry Based Learning with Trevor MacKenzie 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

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Trevor MacKenzie is an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker and inquiry consultant who has worked in schools throughout Australia, Asia, North America, South Africa and Europe. Trevor’s passion is supporting schools in implementing inquiry-based learning practices. Trevor’s graduate research focused on identifying and removing the barriers …

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Tech Intentional Parenting with Consultant Emily Cherkin 1:00:48

2y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Resources: The article Emily wrote that mentioned a fake Snapchat account: https://emilycherkin.medium.com/im-43-i-made-a-fake-snapchat-account-pretending-to-be-a-15-year-old-3c7e7a7e1786 Everyschool.org is where you can find the EdTech Triangle My YouTube channel with Tech-Intentional Tips videos: YouTube Brief Bio: Emily Cherkin, MA Ed, is The Sc…

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Welcoming A New Baby to the World 22:38

2y ago22:38

22:38

We have a new baby boy! Dad Without Borders is back after a summer break enjoying family time as we transition into life with a new baby and juggling the needs of three sons aged 0, 3 and 9. I have lots more to say about this, but in this episode I focus on sharing my experience of welcoming our baby boy into the world.…

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Technology & the Shifting Role of the Teacher with Chris Kennedy 23:39

2y ago23:39

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Chris Kennedy is the Superintendent of West Vancouver Schools and one of the most progressive voices in BC education. He was recently named as one of the Top 10 Canadian Newsmakers in Educational Technology and has been featured by Maclean’s Magazine as one of the “100 Young Canadians to Watch” and his work has been featured in various local and na…

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Waiting for the New Baby and Trying to Stay Calm 13:36

2y ago13:36

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So the baby is now several days over due. We are waiting patiently for labour to start. We are all feeling calm but are we ready? I am sharing some post labour thoughts as we get ready for the big event. Is it time to head to the hospital? Will the mid wife make it on time? Is it time to leave the home and head to the hospital. We are an hour drive…

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Ex Military Policeman & Inspired Father Supporting Dads 1:09:04

2y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

This episode starts with a brief update as today is the due date of our baby boy (my third son). I then get into conversation with Eric Taylor aka The Breastfeeding Father, an ex military man who is now studying clinical psychology with a focus on children and adolescents. Eric is based in Canada with his wife and baby, but it also has a young daug…

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Navigating the Core Competencies of the New BC Curriculum 23:18

2y ago23:18

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Luke is on the SD22 Learning Directions Team as the Director of Instruction and well positioned to talk about core competencies within the BC curriculum. Luke is able to explain what they are, as well as how teachers, parents and students are engaging with this new approach to education within the framework of the BC curriculum.…

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The Challenges of Becoming a Dad & Supporting Other Men To Be Better Fathers 1:03:20

2y ago1:03:20

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This is a great conversation with Curt Storring from Dad.Work. We share the struggles of becoming a father. The episode starts with some personal updates, including the fact that we are about to have a baby (boy number 3!) and gearing up for that reality.In this episode we learn about Curt who lives in an authentic way as a father after a difficult…

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Winning Custody & Setting Up Dad Advocates to Support Fathers 59:09

2y ago59:09

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A conversation with Nathan, founder of Dads Advocate.There are a couple of personal parenting thoughts at the start of this podcast. First, I encourage all parents to take their young children to their local skatepark. This may well be the main theme of a future episode. There are so many reasons to visit your local skatepark with your young childr…

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Imaginative Ecological Education with Gillian Judson 26:43

2y ago26:43

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Dr. Gillian Judson is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. She teaches in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction programs. Her scholarship looks at imagination’s role in leadership and learning (K-post-secondary). Gillian is an educator, writer, researcher, and parent. She is also the primary…

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Conscious Stories for Kids & Connecting Deeper as Parents 49:43

2y ago49:43

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A great episode with author Andrew Newman, writer of Conscious Stories for children.This is a wonderful conversation about the importance of connecting with our children on a deeper level and becoming more aware as parents of our own triggers. Andrew is an author of 18 conscious story books for children that are a wonderful opportunity to connect w…

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Skiing with Kids and Learning to Parent on the Mountain 30:16

2y ago30:16

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I have successfully introduced both my boys (now 3 and 8) to skiing at a young age. So how did I do it? I want to share some tips and tricks and some thoughts about the bigger lessons of parenting that are a byproduct of the experience we both share as father and son(s) (but of course it relates to any parent/child relationship).Skiing with young k…

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Transformative Education with the Co Authors of The Spiral Playbook 32:31

2y ago32:31

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We are excited to have Dr. Judy Halbert and Dr. Linda Kaser, co-authors of The Spiral Playbook (2017), System Transformation for Equity and Quality (2016), Spirals of Inquiry (2013), Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools (2009) and with Helen Timperley, A Framework for Transforming Learning in Schools: Innova…

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Dealing with Grief as a Dad & Falling in Love Again 1:00:50

2y ago1:00:50

1:00:50

A conversation with Dylan from @betterwithadventureDylan was faced with tragic loss when his wife was pregnant with their son. He shares the experience of grieving while having to show up every day as a parent to his new born child. It's a heartbreaking story but it's also inspiring how Dylan was able to process the grief and successfully manage hi…

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Rebuilding Life as a Dad & Saving the Marriage 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

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Stu is a father, husband, entrepreneur, author, angle investor, board member and volunteer. He worked on the International Equity Trading Desk at Morgan Stanley in NYC, co-founded TIX China, a Shanghai-based trading company and served as Orange County’s President of Tech Coast Angels, the largest angels investment group. He now has a book:…

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Entrepreneur in Texas, Juggling 5 kids and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage 1:08:10

2+ y ago1:08:10

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Check out DJohns podcast! Website: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast/By Blue Netherclift

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Tech Overwhelmed to Tech Intentional with Consultant & Teacher Emily Cherkin 21:34

2+ y ago21:34

21:34

Here are Emily's social media links: www.facebook.com/thescreentimeconsultant www.facebook.com/groups/techintentionalfamiliesunited www.instagram.com/thescreentimeconsultant www.linkedin.com/in/emily-cherkin YouTube Website is: www.thescreentimeconsultant.com I also mentioned my colleagues at EverySchool.org and their EdTech triangle as a great res…

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Jamie - Healing Trauma in the Jungles of Peru with Ayahuasca then Becoming Dad to Twin Boys 1:22:08

2+ y ago1:22:08

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Jamie shares a fascinating story about traveling to the Peruvian jungle to take part in an Ayahuasca Ceremony to help him heal from his childhood trauma. The experience helps him to get sober and be the Dad that he wants to be and he's now the father of two 3 year old twin boys. It's an incredible story about death of ego and meeting the higher pow…

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Teaching Your Kids How to Love and Giving them Permission Cry 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

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This week is a solocast with my reflections on the challenges of being a long distance parent and the importance of teaching your kid(s) how to show and express love in a healthy relationship by leading by example. I am also talking about the positive aspects of a kid(s) experiencing different lifestyles and as a parent being able to share with the…

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Self Care and Mental Health for Teachers 23:27

2+ y ago23:27

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Sources for Educators https://www.calm.com/schools/resources-Free for educators and students -30 days of mindfulness in the classroom -self-care guide for teachers EFAP (Employee Family Assistance Program) Life Works-for School District 8 teachers - LifeWorks, a one-stop solution that includes confidential consultation, information and educational …

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Sean Larsen PhD - Military Dads, Long Distance Dadding, Teenagers, Time Outs, Santa Claus & More 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

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Following on from our recent episode when Sean talks about his PhD dissertation "Becoming a Father and Being a Man", Sean talks about his Masters thesis exploring the experience of Military Dads which including the challenges of long distance relationships and the Mother as the gate keeper of the home. Our conversation meanders through some interes…

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Sex & Relationship Therapist Talks Life After Child Birth & What Dads Need to Know 1:04:47

2+ y ago1:04:47

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Tabitha's Blog Supporting Teenage Boys: https://theboysarealright.substack.com/p/the-boys-are-alrightwith-me-writing?r=pnvee&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=twitterBy Blue Netherclift

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My Kid Got Covid & Reflecting on The Power of Your Thoughts as a Dad 15:26

2+ y ago15:26

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Dealing with my kid getting Covid and not being able to catch his scheduled flight to Canada for Christmas, this is a reflection about how our thoughts can have impacts on our feelings which in turn in the process our kids. We choose how we show up in the world, and how we react to unexpected events and challenges. So can we use our thoughts to par…

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Interdisciplinary Learning & Using Stories to Teach 20:43

2+ y ago20:43

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For more information about Diane's offerings and resources here is a link to an article article and short video http://teachingintothefuture.com Story Telling The human story is our birthright and the means by which cultures across the globe have taught upcoming generations with wisdom and guidance. They are the backbone of human imagination and co…

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Mike - Dealing with Long Distance Parenting Challenges & Supporting Men's Health 1:11:59

2+ y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

It's another content rich show with two parts!Part 1. Mike is a London UK Dad that in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic has recently had to cope with the challenges of his young son moving overseas to Mallorca. After a disappointing experience in UK court, Mike talks positively about moving forward. Part 2. The pro debrief is with Sean, with over …

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Sean - Dad and Therapist with MA & PhD in Counselling Psychology, Discusses the Transition of Men to Fatherhood 59:03

2+ y ago59:03

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This is a rich conversation that really dives into the experience of being a Dad. Sean really has done his homework over the last few years. He has an MA and PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in Canada with over 15 years experience as a therapist working with families and teenagers. He's also a father to two young childr…

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Tips and Tricks for Avoiding and Dealing with Meltdowns 26:50

2+ y ago26:50

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This episode is a 'solocast' offering direct parenting advice for Dads on a particular topic based on personal experience with guidance from professionals. This episode covers the toddler meltdown and how to use Jedi mind tricks to deal with or avoid meltdowns.Please enjoy! LIKE, SHARE and FOLLOW these pages:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dad…

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Adam - Dealing with Depression as a Dad & Becoming a Conscious Parent 1:28:22

2+ y ago1:28:22

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Find out more about becoming a Conscious Dad: https://www.consciousdads.com/By Blue Netherclift

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How Outdoor Education is Revitalizing a Rural School 18:13

2+ y ago18:13

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Do you want to know more about the Valhalla Wilderness School Program at WE Graham in Slocan City? Click this link and enjoy a short video highlighting the merits of the program: https://www.sd8.bc.ca/programs/valhalla-wilderness-programBy Live It Earth

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The Parenting Journal & How To Co-Parent with Smoother Handovers 17:06

2+ y ago17:06

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This episode is a 'solocast' offering direct parenting advice for Dads on a particular topic based on personal experience with guidance from professionals. This episode covers the topic journaling as an integral of part of handover, also known as changeover, when co parenting. It is also a great tool for any parent.You will find this episode useful…

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Eric - Being Dad as Adventurous Social Media Influencer and Real Life Captain Fantastic 1:20:37

2+ y ago1:20:37

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Eric is a Dad that trusts his instincts and dives into adventures with his family, often based out of an old school bus. He really is the modern day Captain Fantastic (a film I encourage you to watch). Living in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada, as a ski patroller and paramedic Eric found that he had a growing following on social…

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Gerry - Being a Dad as Fire Chief, Indigenous Elder and Chaplain with Mennonite Roots 1:29:03

2+ y ago1:29:03

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It's another content rich show with two parts:Part 1: insightful conversation with another special guest Dad (and Granddad) Gerry, discussing life as an indigenous man raised in a Mennonite community and reflecting back on his story, the impacts of the 1960s scoop and having an indigenous father suppressing their Metis roots for fear of repercussio…

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