The Best Gift – A Solid Boost to Self-Confidence

June 15, 2017Moms and Dads, Positive Mental Healthjarinharvey

How to give someone a solid boost of confidence. My oldest daughter, Sarina, just turned 14. She was given a jar filled with about 100 pieces of paper, each with a reason of why she is special. They were written… Read More

Hummingbird vs. Vulture Perspective

June 12, 2017I CAN Attitude, Moms and Dads, Positive Mental Healthjarinharvey

A vulture and a hummingbird both search for food…. Vultures are on the lookout for dead or dying animals that they can scavenge for food. Their amazing eyesight helps them spot possible meals from miles away. Hummingbirds are also on a… Read More

Early Bird Special 2017/2018

June 5, 2017Special Offersjarinharvey

Early Bird Author Visit Discount is now available for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are thinking of having an author visit your school next year, be sure to pencil in a date before June 30, 2017 to secure the discount. Read More

How Do I #GETLOUD?

May 1, 2017Events, Positive Mental Healthjarinharvey

This May 1-7, turn up the volume. It’s the 66th Annual CMHA Mental Health Week and we’re getting loud for mental health. During CMHA Mental Health Week, Canadians take the time to reflect on their mental health and #GETLOUD by talking to their MPs about the importance in investing in mental… Read More

Mirror Exercise – Building Self-Esteem

March 16, 2017I CAN Attitude, Moms and Dads, Positive Mental Healthjarinharvey

You and I both know how important it is to develop self-esteem for our children and ourselves. Experts have discovered that a REAL sense of self-worth doesn’t come from just any old feel-good praise you receive. You have to feel… Read More

How To Change “I CAN’T” to I CAN

February 28, 2017I CAN Attitude, Positive Mental Healthjarinharvey

How many times have you heard your kid scream out in frustration “I CAN’T”? Not everyone can get something the first time they try it! And learning to overcome your fear and frustration is so important to… Read More

Pink T-Shirt Day

February 17, 2017Moms and Dadsjarinharvey

February 22nd is Pink T-shirt Day Pink T-shirt Day is part of an Anti-Bullying Campaign. The idea is that by wearing something pink on February 22nd, everyone can show solidarity in their stand against bullying. One of the most important… Read More

February 16th is World Read Aloud Day

February 16, 2017Moms and Dadsjarinharvey

LitWorld is the organization that started this day as part of their mission for literacy world-wide. The idea behind World Read Aloud Day is to encourage everyone, everywhere to read aloud. This movement is founded on the belief that literacy is a universal human right. It is super easy… Read More

How Do Your Kids Know You Love Them?

February 13, 2017Moms and Dadsjarinharvey

How do your kids know you love them? When my daughter, Alissa, was six or seven, she would say that I didn’t love her. Of course, this was extremely upsetting! I love her SO MUCH. Every night I would make sure to tell her, “I Love You”. I told… Read More

Another Mom’s Choice Award!

January 30, 2017Great Booksjarinharvey

It is so exciting to announce “I CAN Be Me” has won a Mom’s Choice Award! “I CAN Be Me” gives children permission to be themselves. We are all different in some way… Read More