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The pandemic worsened their kids' performance in school, parents say

The pandemic worsened their kids' performance in school, parents say

Everyone is doing their best to hang in there.
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Ask Ellie: Sometimes, falling out of love is just fear of commitment

Ask Ellie: Sometimes, falling out of love is just fear of commitment

Sometimes the line between close friends/love gets blurred. Don’t avoid a deeper relationship through fear of commitment.
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Ask Ellie: Still-grieving widow might feel conflicted about new love

Ask Ellie: Still-grieving widow might feel conflicted about new love

Dream of blended family ended after suggestion of grief counselling
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Ask Ellie: Despite close bond, twin daughters see mom's dating differently

Ask Ellie: Despite close bond, twin daughters see mom's dating differently

Serious conflicts between teenage twins should be handled thoughtfully by parents and may also benefit from professional counselling if the kids agree
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Hey, colleague: How do you know when to cut it and run?

Hey, colleague: How do you know when to cut it and run?

Send questions about careers, productivity and work-life balance to [email protected] . Please include your name and location, or request to remain anonymous. Hey, Colleague: Lately, I've felt like my career has plateaued.
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Opinion: How to encourage vulnerability in the workplace while keeping workers safe

Opinion: How to encourage vulnerability in the workplace while keeping workers safe

An increasing number of workers are demanding a more human-centric work environment, with space to express trust and vulnerability.
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Illuminated mirrors recalled by Health Canada due to fire and shock hazard

Illuminated mirrors recalled by Health Canada due to fire and shock hazard

The RH brand of mirrors was made in China and sold between September 2015 and October 2021
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Ask Ellie: Romance scam a damaging emotional see-saw

Ask Ellie: Romance scam a damaging emotional see-saw

If you get caught up in a romance scam, know that you did nothing wrong. Scams like this have happened to tens of thousands of innocent people.
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Ask Ellie: New love with widower needs extra time, care

Ask Ellie: New love with widower needs extra time, care

A new relationship with a widow or widower needs caring consideration for the other’s loss and their ongoing grieving
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Opinion: Can we raise livestock sustainably? A win-win solution for climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss

Opinion: Can we raise livestock sustainably? A win-win solution for climate change, deforestation and biodiversity loss

The answer lies in silvopastoralism, an agricultural method that attempts to mimic natural forest ecosystems with livestock added into the mix.
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