Life Lessons from Nature
Life Lessons from Nature for Kids in a Modern World The Albert Einstein quote from a recent addition to our Inquiring Minds. Inspiring Finds collection sums up today’s discussion quite splendidly: “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” The reminder is more important than ever as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the […]
How to Help Someone Everyday
How Your Kids Can Help Someone Everyday It’s impossible to pick an absolute favorite from our Inquiring Minds, Inspiring Finds video series, but the clip detailing Hadley Jensen’s uplifting goal is certainly up there. What’s particularly great about Hadley’s mission is that it’s pragmatic and can begin from the moment your child decides that it’s […]
How to Get Closer to Nature
How to Get Your Family Closer to Nature The big cities of Canada, from Vancouver to Montreal, are hubs of activities, amenities, and attractions to keep households within enthralled. However, the concrete jungle eventually weighs heavy on the mind, body, and soul. You feel it, and your kids feel it, which is why you’ve pledged […]
Acknowledging the Generosity of Our Donors: A Year-End Message of Gratitude
Acknowledging the Generosity of Our Donors: A Year-End Message of Gratitude As we approach the end of the year, it’s a perfect time for reflection and gratitude. In our Foundation, we are dedicated to advancing education, preserving seeds, creating gardens, offering farm visits, and providing post-secondary bursaries in medicine and sustainable agriculture. These efforts are […]
What Kids Are Made of
The Inner Light Within Kids Can Make Amazing Things The recent video from the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation”s “Inspiring Minds, Inspiring Finds” series (view them all here) not only tells a motivational story about yet another wonderkid, it includes a passage that deserves its own exploration: “If you are alive, you […]
How to Teach Kids to be Positive
How to Teach Kids to be Even More Positive Children are innately and wonderfully positive critters. That being said, modern times have made it more challenging to maintain this delightful disposition. Adolescence is not the time for swapping unfettered auspiciousness for practicality and pragmatism. We need our youth to dream big and know that they […]
Start New Year Resolutions Early
Why to Get Your Kids Started on New Year Resolutions Early! If your family was driving on the Trans Canada Highway in a cozy SUV en-route to an exciting vacation destination, and suddenly realized that you were headed in the wrong direction, would you continue driving passed turnarounds for a couple more hours? Certainly not! […]
Longevity for Kids
Learning (and practicing) Longevity Early in Life Longevity is a modern concept that refers to a field of “alternative” health that focuses on optimizing health not just to increase one’s lifespan, but to improve quality of life. Treatment is holistic, encompassing a number of medical interventions, therapies, nutritional guidelines, and lifestyle practices. It’s a way […]
Teach Kids to Dream BIG
How to Teach Kids to Dream BIG The video above shines a spotlight on another super-kid who dreamed big, defied odds, and found success in something they are passionate about. Zuriel Oduwole’s story is inspiring to kids and parents alike. And as a parent, you want to know if there is anything you can do […]
How Kids Become Heroes
How Kids Become Heroes (with your help) We’re going to start this feature with yet another look at an Inspiring Minds, Inspiring Finds video, not only to celebrate Davyon Johnson’s heroism, but to provide a clear example of what can be accomplished with some guidance and preparation: Admittedly, the title of the video is a […]