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You are here: Home / Archives for Free the Children

What happened to all those pennies?

July 2, 2013 by Sonya 2 Comments

The pennies are gone. Other than the handful you may still have wedged in between the couch cushions or lost in the abyss (aka the purse) somewhere, they are no longer wanted...although students from across Canada would tell you they are still needed. In fact, more than 3000 schools and thousands of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Life, Parenting Tagged With: Canada, charity, Free the Children, Penny Drive, RBC, social justice, water, We Create Change, We Day

The Receiving & Giving Blanket

May 5, 2013 by Sonya Leave a Comment

It seems to be baby shower season and if you're looking for a gift that is stylish and thoughtful, consider this beautiful line of blankets. This past Friday, Holt Renfrew officially launched the exclusively designed Armani Junior Baby Blanket to benefit Free The Children. This limited edition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Life Tagged With: Armani, baby, Baby Blanket, Free the Children, Holt Renfrew, Kenya, Maasai Mamas, Urbanmomsca

The power of silence.

April 15, 2013 by Sonya 1 Comment

Can you stay silent for 24 hours? Do you think you can try? Last year, my sons did this at school. Well, actually the older one who was twelve years old then, committed to the full 24 hours while the younger one followed his school and did it for an hour or so. It was pretty moving on both counts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Mental Health Tagged With: April 18, Free the Children, North America, social justice, UrbanMoms, We Are Silent

Thinking of the Penny.

February 4, 2013 by Sonya

It's the end of the Canadian Penny. Yes, that lonely coin that no one seems to care about. That coin that gets tossed into the change can or on the sidewalk. We don't really think much about the Penny and it's worth. So, as a country, we are saying goodbye. But while we are phasing out the Penny, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Spirituality, Tweens & Teens, Uncategorized Tagged With: Canada, Free the Children, Kielburger, Me to We, Penny, RBC, UrbanMoms, We Create Change

How two teens have discovered Hope in Shadows

January 10, 2013 by Sonya

Sometimes I wonder what the world has in store for our kids. What kind of world will it be when they grow up? Will they have compassion and understanding of the world they are living in? Will the world be treat them with dignity and respect that we all hope for and vice-versa? Will they have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Free the Children, Hope in Shadows, Telus, UrbanMoms, We Day

How the youth can impact the world with social media.

October 14, 2012 by Sonya

I'm always wondering what the world will be like when my kids are grown up. Will they be keen on working hard and not be "entitled" as our generation is so worried about? Will they understand the need to help those who can't help themselves? Will they understand that we can all learn from each other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: charity, Free the Children, Galaxy, kids, Molly Burke, Samsung, school, social media, Spencer West, students, Teachers, Telus, UrbanMoms, We Day

Ain’t No Mountain (TOO) High

June 19, 2012 by Sonya

I remember seeing Spencer West last Fall at the massive We Day event in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre filled with school kids. Upon first glance you are speechless. And that's what happened. He silenced the entire arena. How can this guy defy the odds of what life has presented to him and still … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Free the Children, Kilimanjaro, possible redefined, Spencer West, UrbanMoms, We Day

Heartwarming Ideas for Valentine’s!

February 9, 2012 by Sonya

You know how much your kids look forward to Valentine's Day... The classroom parties, the cards, the chocolates and a chance to tell everyone how much they love like them. Did you know that there are heartful ways to recognize this day as well? ...and why not get your kids involve in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Artisans, charity, donate, Free the Children, gifts, Me to We, Sick Kids Foundation, sick kids hospital, UrbanMoms, valentine's day

WE DAY 2011 – Inspiring more in “WE”

September 30, 2011 by Sonya

If you think it's easy to silence 18,000 kids in the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on a warm September day...talk to Michael Chikwanine. That's what he did, with ease, at the annual WE DAY event for Free The Children. He was one of the many guest speakers and performers brought on stage to inspire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chikwanine, ctv, Free the Children, Kielburger, MuchMusic, Nelly Furtado, UrbanMoms, We Day

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