Tag Archives: education

What’s next? Career advice from off the career path.

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Stephen Abbott

I’ve been pretty fortunate in my life; I’ve attempted to make careers out of my passions, and so far I’ve done okay. As parents, we want to know our children will be alright. We want to know that they will … Continue reading →

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No Lifeguard on Duty

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Stephen Abbott

Nothing is more tragic than a preventable accident made worse by lazy, apathetic parents. If you take on the awesome responsibility of caring for a child—even for a day or an hour—I believe there are four skills you should absolutely … Continue reading →

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No do-over.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

We have a law in Canada that allows you to seal your juvenile criminal record. Our court system recognizes that young offenders should not permanently be held accountable for the errors of youth once they’ve become adults. From shoplifting to … Continue reading →

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Let’s keep this a secret.

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Stephen Abbott

“Let’s keep this a secret.” These words are poison. One of my parenting fears that never goes away is sexual abuse—the lifelong pain that victims carry cannot be underestimated. I will do everything in my power to keep my child … Continue reading →

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