As I sit down to write this, the last traces of winter are still clinging stubbornly to the landscape. It has been a long, traditional winter in Grey-Bruce – the kind that tests our patience with endless snowfalls, road closures, biting winds, and dark mornings.
But now, the promise of spring is finally in the air. The days are stretching longer, the sun feels warmer, and we can all start to shake off the cold and step forward into something new.
In this issue we’re taking a look at the dark underbelly of Grey/Bruce in our story on human trafficking, an uncomfortable but crucial issue in our region. Awareness is the first step to change, and this article delves into becoming more educated about what is happening in our area. Thank you to Katie Barker, Youth Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Counsellor with the Women’s House Serving Bruce Grey and her team of professionals, for contributing this very important article.
We are also shining a light on perimenopause – a stage of life that often sneaks up on women, bringing unexpected changes. This article by Jasmin Blackwood explores why your hormones may be sabotaging you and what you can do to regain balance during this little understood stage of a woman’s life.
Raising children is both a joy and a challenge, and fostering happiness in our kids is more important than ever. In Rebekkah Williams’ piece on raising joyful kids, she looks at strategies for cultivating resilience, gratitude, and a love for life in the little ones who mean the most to us.
Awareness is also key when it comes to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, with an article brought to us by Kim Galloway of Keystone Child, Youth and Family Services. This issue affects families in every community, and understanding its causes, effects, and prevention can help us support those impacted.
As we step into this new season, we hope this issue encourages local parents to embrace each challenge with knowledge, strength, and a sense of community. You are not alone on this journey – let’s support each other and grow together.
Happy spring!
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