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The gift of hope
A lodge owner opens his doors to abused moms and their kids — and finds the true meaning of Christmas.
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Horse power
One hour learning to ride, parents say, can be the highlight of the child’s week, the thing that makes them strive to achieve more.
Sitting on a large animal like a horse can be scary for a child, but once in the saddle the rider’s experience is so empowering there’s no turning back
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Find your inner superhero
Are you a good guy or a bad guy?” was the big question at my son’s fifth birthday party. Surrounded by Batman and a room full of superheroes, I pondered adult behaviour and how we can learn from superheroes – and not just their killer moves.
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Cultivating the kindness of strangers
Craving a change, we recently moved our family across town. Although in the same city, it might as well be a different country. The distance is great enough that we needed to recreate our lives: new schools, recreational activities, dentists, babysitters, routes to work and grocery stores.
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