“I’d heard of unsolicited pictures of genitals being sent on Snapchat and Instagram, but, until recently, knew nothing about AirDropped nude photos, or cyber-flashing.” This mom gets schooled by her teens on nudes that are being shared with them on AirDrop. And surprisingly, her daughters receive these “shares” more frequently than one might think. | | | "My family and I were so incredibly lucky in 2020: no one got COVID, no one (permanently) lost a job and all three of our kids returned to school in September with minimal disruptions."
By acknowledging his family’s privilege, this dad puts 2020 into perspective. | | | | "People want to know about the ingredients in the vaccines, and whether the live virus is going to be injected into them." This writer admits that when she first heard Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were approved for Canadian distribution, she felt hesitant. What exactly was in the vaccines? This is how she grappled with her fears and set an example for her daughters. | | | | “Kids don’t seem to keep diaries so much anymore, and that’s a shame, because there is so much value in it, especially if they trust that no one will ever read what they write.” This mom was an avid diarist growing up and argues that journaling is self-care. | | | | Parents, grandparents, caregivers and teachers across the country are welcome to pitch us their stories anytime. We want to hear from you! | | | | | | | If you’ve watched every episode of every show ever made since this pandemic started, then it's time to check out the great new stuff coming to CBC Kids this month. | | | | | | | | | I watched from afar for a bit, before I started to realize there was more to this than I originally thought. | | | | | | | | | It's a pandemic. These rules are temporary, but important. | | | | | | | | | While it’s one thing to nurture open and honest discussion, it’s another entirely to share your own experiences with drug experimentation. What if it’s seen as a sign of weakness? Or an endorsement of drug use? Or an attempt to scare her into doing the right thing? | | | | | Share this newsletter | | or subscribe if this was forwarded to you. | | | |