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As a mom of a tween I constantly worry about bullying which we sometimes forget can come in different forms, it’s not always physical bullying. I think we’re more aware now than we’ve ever been but to me there is no such thing as too much support for anti-bullying! Please share and read this wonderful news and what this amazing Grade 9 student is doing!

London Drugs supports Surrey teen’s anti-bullying campaign, SWAG (Safe with a Group)

Local project hopes to mobilize generation of change and end bullying

SURREY, B.C., May 13, 2013 – It might be a big undertaking, but a Grade 9 student in Surrey has convinced a lot of people including the RCMP and Kids Help Phone, a simple wristband with a big message could have a very big impact among kids her age.

Siena Stampacchia conceptualized SWAG (Safe with a Group) and the campaign’s blue and pink wristbands for students to wear that lets other students know, “I’m wearing SWAG, I’m here to help and be a friend whenever necessary.”

Like many young adults her age, Stampacchia has witnessed bullying all too often at school and when she discussed the idea of wearing a wristband as a sign and invitation to let others know she would be there for them in a time of need, the SWAG idea resonated with her peers.

“Society establishes an acceptable behavior; this is true among teens and their peers,” says Stampacchia. “It is important to get teens that have a strong influence within their social groups (team captains, fashionistas, student council members etc) to be actively involved to end bullying. By wearing the SWAG wristband it reminds us and those being bullied that we are committed to end bullying – THIS will create change.” [Read more...]

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As I get spoiled today and even this evening for Mother’s Day I think of all the joys I’ve experienced and yes the tribulations too of motherhood. For someone who wasn’t sure she wanted to be a mom at first I now can’t imagine having a life without my precious daughter. The joys of hearing her first words, learning to walk, calling me mama, saying I’m the best mom in the world (my personal favourite of course) and even if the tribulations of next to little or no sleep when she was a baby, the argumentative tween that she can be sometimes and the rolling of the eyes.

Oh yes while I won’t admit it to her I will even treasure the eye rolling I receive (something I try to remember when she does it) as it’s all a part of motherhood. Being a mom has taught me the patience I never knew I had, the sheer joy that comes from watching your child grow, learn and overcome their own challenges and so much more. I’m so lucky and I’m even luckier that I had the choice to become a parent. I didn’t have any troubles becoming pregnant unlike the 1 in 6 families in British Columbia who struggle with infertility.

The need for public funding of in vitro fertilization (IVF) has now become a subject near and dear to my heart as my eyes have been open to the struggle of others here in BC and all across Canada. You can read my previous articles on some of the staggering statistics HERE as to why IVF funding not only helps families that can’t afford it on their own but it can also save us money to support such funding due to multiple birth complications.  [Read more...]