Lisa Calder Counselling

02/21/2026

The quality of your life depends on the seeds you water. . .

02/20/2026

Thank you for such a joyful performance Ballet Kelowna! If you get to see them on tour you are so lucky.

02/13/2026

Fun painting tonight - intuitive watercolor

02/11/2026

Tumbler Ridge children, families, and community. We hold you in our hearts.

02/09/2026

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When a child’s feelings are ignored, they grow louder.
When their feelings are seen, they soften.

Connection does not mean fixing, rushing, or correcting.
It means staying close, offering safety, and letting your child know they are not alone in their storm.

This is how regulation is learned.
This is how trust is built.
This is how hearts soften. 🩷

02/09/2026

Play really is enough.

Yes, children will need to learn academics, listen and sit still. But that certainly doesn’t mean that these lessons should be straight-jacketed onto them in the toddler and preschool years. In fact, the funneling down of structured learning is all the more reason to let children play while they can. We must fiercely protect this precious, ever shrinking window of time for our children.⁠
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For more, I'll link "Don’t Let Your Preschoolers Forget How To Play" in the replies!

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Inspired by contemporary artist Jim Dine, Abstract Hearts Studio invites homeschoolers to explore bold color, expressive marks, playful painting & gain creative confidence.

02/08/2026

Using clear lids to mark feelings on the body in My Big Ez group today. 😀