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The Falstaff Family Centre

@falstafffamilycentre.com

Supporting children and families by providing space for services identified as necessary or beneficial by the Stratford and Perth communities. https://linktr.ee/falstaffcentre

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The New York Times@nytimes.com · 3mo ago

In the age of smartphones, landlines might feel, well, a bit dated. But as parents grapple with when to get kids their first devices, these nostalgic phones have reemerged as a tool that can encourage independence, sans-screens. nyti.ms/4nXP59K

A blue-and-green phone with the headline: Are Landlines Back?
The Falstaff Family Centre@falstafffamilycentre.com · 4mo ago

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗯𝗼𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀’ 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 A growing body of research suggests that boys are falling behind in traditional school settings in what experts are calling a ‘boy crisis.’ www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Why the ‘boy crisis’ is more than just a school problem

A growing body of research suggests that boys are falling behind in traditional school settings in what experts are calling a ‘boy crisis.’ For The National, CBC’s Deana Sumanac-Johnson breaks down th...

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Mark McCauley@markmccauley.bsky.social · last yr.

A camp in Alberta is working to inspire a renewal of rite of passage ceremonies by making them accessible to trans and two-spirit Indigenous people. CBC’s Paige Parsons was invited to Humble Lodge to learn more about the experience that participants describe as life-changing.

Making the rite of passage accessible to every Indigenous person

A camp in Alberta is working to inspire a renewal of rite of passage ceremonies by making them accessible to trans and two-spirit Indigenous people. CBC’s Paige Parsons was invited to Humble Lodge to ...

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Loreena McKennitt@loreenamckennitt.bsky.social · 2y ago

The event will be hosted by Michael Fox, with carols, music and readings by Loreena McKennitt, as well as Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, who will narrate a portion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. Santa Claus himself will make an appearance at 7:15 p.m.

STRATFORD – To help get children and families into the holiday spirit, the Falstaff Family Centre (FFC) is inviting the community to its annual Cookies & Carols event Wednesday Dec. 11th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) The event will be hosted by Michael Fox, with carols, music and readings by Loreena McKennitt, as well as Gemini Award-winning actor Cedric Smith, who will narrate a portion of A Child’s Christmas in Wales, by Dylan Thomas. Santa Claus himself will make an appearance at 7:15 p.m. and there will be lots of carol singing in between with everyone invited to join in. Cookies and beverages will also be on offer. “This is a cherished tradition we love hosting for the community,” says McKennitt, owner and director of the FFC. “We look forward to seeing people again in person and enjoying the spirit of the season.” The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted for Optimism Place, Women's Shelter and Support Services.