Live with Lynn & Olivia

18/05/2020

🦋 What do you know about the Birds and the Bees?
🌸 How about the Blossoms and the Butterflies?

Local naturalist, Drew Monkman will be joining us this week
🐝 Wednesday, May 20
🦉 11:30 am
Here on Facebook.
Live!

We will be discussing how spring is unfolding, despite this unusual cold.
Discover how you can help endangered and at-risk species in your own back yard.

🐝 About our guest
Drew Monkman is a graduate of Université Laval (B.A. Communications, 1976) and the University of Toronto (M.A. Education, 1992). He worked as a French Immersion teacher, until retiring in 2011. For over 20 years, Drew oversaw the development of a schoolyard naturalization project in Peterborough.

Drew is a lifelong naturalist and writer whose nature column, “Our Changing Seasons,” appears regularly in the Peterborough Examiner. He is the author of three books, including Nature's Year in the Kawarthas (2002) and Nature’s Year: Changing seasons in Central and Eastern Ontario (2012). Drew also co-authored "The Big Book of Nature Activities” (2016) with Jacob Rodenburg.

Drew also maintains a website (drewmonkman.com) where he posts past columns (500+), recent wildlife sightings, and information on climate change in the Kawarthas region of Ontario. Drew regularly leads wildlife walks and makes presentations on nature and climate change.

He has been an active member of the climate advocacy group For Our Grandchildren since it began in 2012. Drew has also been involved with numerous other local environmental groups like Peterborough Pollinators, Peterborough Field Naturalists, and Pathway to Stewardship. In 2015, he received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Trent University.

08/05/2020

🦋“Learning how to eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly, and take a time-out when you need it are touchstones of self-care and can help you anti-stress, stay healthy, and be resilient.”

Strength + Flexibility = Resilience
Resilience in times of stress is paramount.

🦋Pamela Van Nest PVN Coaching will be our guest
Wednesday May 13
11:30 am
Live on Facebook

🌟Join us! 🌟

Exhausted, uninspired, or unwell? Read these self-care tips to take care of you.

07/05/2020

🧐 Did you know that if you close your eyes and give yourself a hug you get the same physiological and psychological benefits as if someone else is hugging you?
One of the many tips for self care that next week’s guest, Pamela Van Nest PVN Coaching, has to share!

03/05/2020

“Make sure each adult in the house also has downtime to themselves. Parents who work while managing children are always on, and that can take a toll on everyone’s patience and energy levels.”

As a prelude to our Facebook Live conversation with Siobhán Saunders, “How to Win at Working Without Beating Your Children” we are publishing a few related articles on parenting during this challenging time.

We’d love to hear you survival tactics and/or your challenges.

🌟 Join us on Wednesday May 6
🔹11:30 am
🔹 Facebook Live

It’s a lot to balance, but these suggestions can make it easier.

02/05/2020

While seeking out articles related to our FB Live conversation next week, “How to Win at Working Without Beating Your Kids”, I was appalled at misguided advice to arrange play dates and pool childcare resources. Neither of those options support physical isolation.

This article makes much more sense.

For more ideas, join us on Facebook Live
Wednesday May 6
11:30 am



Until then, keep strong. Keep smiling.

Lynn

This situation is unprecedented, so go easy on yourself.

01/05/2020

When I worked at Victoria’s women’s shelter in Lindsay years ago in the children’s program, we stocked a video by Barbara Coloroso called, “How to Win at Parenting without Beating Your Kids.” (You will notice that I blatantly plagiarized that title for our upcoming conversation with Siobhán Saunders.) We shared that video frequently with the residents because many of them were mothers. It was kept in the video library that all could access. But it often would disappear and we would have to replace it.

Finally we smartened up. We purchased the VHS (yep, it was THAT long ago) to keep in the office. And made copies to keep in the video library. When those disappeared, we simply replaced them with more copies.

The videos disappeared because the women saw the value of Colorosso’s advice. We weren’t condoning theft or piracy. We were supporting traumatized women to be the best parents they could be. I even borrowed a copy and subjected my kids to it. Her advice was not just about parenting, it was about respecting people and their values while maintaining our self-respect and values.

And my daughters are much better parents than I was. My grandchildren have grown to be amazing adults. Except for the last one who is 15. He’s a damn fine teen.
My son has yet to be tested. He and his partner have cats.

Enjoy this video and join us next Wednesday as we discuss “How to Win at Working without Beating Your Kids” with our guest, Siobhán Saunders.
11:30
Live on Facebook.


Lynn
P.S. Olivia can’t speak to this cause she has no kids. Just a lop-eared rabbit called Hugs.

30/04/2020

Siobhan Saunders has a 17 month old and a 16 year old.
And works from home.
Successfully.

She will be sharing her survival tactics with us next Wednesday, May 6 at 11:30 am.

Join us with your tips, observations, and questions!
The placeholder will be going up on Monday, so you can get a reminder the day of.

29/04/2020

Live today! Right here @11:30am!!

28/04/2020

Another reason why I’m missing the monthly Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association - PMBA Blues Jam!

Dancing can be a great workout for your whole body, whether you're in your living room, at a dance studio, or out on the town. Get the facts from WebMD about dancing for exercise.

28/04/2020

🎶 Let’s physical, physical
Let’s get physical...🎶

Dancing is an amazing full-body workout. Burns the same amount of calories as jogging and a lot more fun.

Join us tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
We’ll be talking about the benefits of dancing with Maria Gomez of Ori Here Dance School.

“How to Strengthen Mind, Body, Spirit, with Dance”

Live with Lynn & Olivia.
Right here on Facebook.

Until then, check out this article.

Dancing can be a great workout for your whole body, whether you're in your living room, at a dance studio, or out on the town. Get the facts from WebMD about dancing for exercise.

27/04/2020

“Teens aren’t the only ones who can dance their way to mental health. Senior adults (and adults of all ages) can reap the benefits too. A small group of senior adults, ages 65-91, was recently studied in North Dakota. After taking 12 weeks of Zumba (a dance fitness class), the seniors reported improved moods and cognitive skills. Not to mention increased strength and agility.”

💃 Dance, dance dance!
🕺 It’s good for you!

Find out more on Wednesday at 11:30 am.
Guest: Maria Gomez of Ori Here Dance School

Facebook Live with Lynn and Olivia!

Most of us are familiar with the great feeling obtained from spending time out on the dance floor. From weddings and holiday parties to aerobic classes or even dance lessons, moving our body often does …