Should We Stop Changing the Clocks? It’s About More Than Convenience
… What We Should Measure Going Forward
If provinces move to permanent daylight saving time, they should not treat the decision as finished. They should commit to gathering evidence afterward, especially on how darker winter mornings affect students, families, and workers.
School boards, public-health units, and provincial ministries could track:
Absenteeism and late arrivals, particularly during the darkest weeks of winter.
Student alertness, fatigue, and well-being, using anonymous staff, parent, and student feedback.
Traffic and pedestrian safety around schools, bus stops, and rural routes.
Winter road-safety data, including collisions during morning and afternoon commuting periods, pedestrian and cyclist incidents, school-zone incidents, and crashes involving snow, slush, or ice.
Effects on adolescents, whose sleep patterns already shift later and who may be especially vulnerable to early, dark morning commutes.
Impacts on shift workers, outdoor workers, and families with early childcare or work routines.
Before Everyone Runs Out the Door… One question. One connection.
Years ago, someone shared a simple family tradition with me that I’ve never forgotten.
Every morning, before everyone heads out the door, each person answers one question:
“What is one thing you’re looking forward to today?”
Everyone answers.
Not just the kids.
The adults too.
Maybe it’s something at school. Maybe it’s seeing a friend. Maybe it’s a meeting. Maybe it’s recess.
Then everyone heads out the door.
But the conversation doesn’t end there.
At dinner, they ask the follow-up:
“How did that thing you were looking forward to go?”
Maybe it went wonderfully. Maybe it didn’t happen. Maybe it was a complete disaster.
And that’s okay.
Everything is on the table.
I love this simple tradition because it isn’t really about the question.
It’s about what the question creates. It creates a reason to talk.
It tells children:
What happens in your day matters to me.
SHANNON CURTIS | THE POWER OF OUR EMOTIONS: THEY CAN EITHER FUEL US OR WRAP US AROUND THE AXLES
After 25 years of songwriting, Shannon Curtis, a self-employed working artist and natural night owl, embarks on an inspiring journey of reclaiming her peace and power, providing a unique door to connection and a chance to create something better in the world.
"When we stand and act in our power, it's not a matter of belief - I know it because I've experienced it. That brings me peace. That brings my spirit a sense of serenity."
Shannon Curtis was a self-employed working artist who started writing and recording music at a young age with little confidence in her talents. Now, Shannon understands that music is a powerful way to connect with others and share stories of healing and growth. After becoming consumed by the state of the world and the pandemic, Shannon decided to take an intentional deep dive back into her Twelve Step Recovery Codependent Program.
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For Tuesday’s reel:
Join as as we talk about:
💥 Discovering the power of music to create connection and how to use music to explore one's own healing journey.
💥 Reclaim peace and power.
💥 Listening to the messages our emotions are trying to tell us.
💥 Examining how adults can influence the emotional growth of the next generation.
Shannon graciously shares the audio clip of her song , “The Silent Sea” selected from her newly released album, “Good to Me”
PAT BUTLER | UNPACKING THE GRIEf OF DIVORCE. THANKS FOR LEAVING ME!
"It's about helping them get some of the structure in place so that they will be ahead of the game and don't maybe have to go through some of the challenges that Douglas and I did over the years - keep coming back to those values. You'll make better business decisions as a result of that."
Anthea Mumby started working in her parents' insurance broker business at the age of 13., side by side with her father for over 20 years. In her mid 30's she purchased the business and worked with her spouse. Over the decades revenues grew 10 times and they became the niche experts for Canada's architectural and design community and maintained client retention of over 92% year after year.
Anthea made the tough decision to become a consultant, and sold the family business in 2020. She and her partner have had many disruptions, coming close to the brink. She now helps couple-owned businesses to create a legacy of wealth and well-being.
Key things we talk openly about:
💥 Setting boundaries between work and home, the tension moving from one domain to another.
💥 How can you and your life partner enhance each other's skills and capabilities in order to effectively grow your business together?
💥 Disruption Serves!
💥 As a parent, what can we do to model self-care for our children?
Anthea Mumby | Disruption Serves! Anchoring Yourself to Pull Forward
"It's about helping them get some of the structure in place so that they will be ahead of the game and don't maybe have to go through some of the challenges that Douglas and I did over the years - keep coming back to those values. You'll make better business decisions as a result of that."
Anthea Mumby started working in her parents' insurance broker business at the age of 13., side by side with her father for over 20 years. In her mid 30's she purchased the business and worked with her spouse. Over the decades revenues grew 10 times and they became the niche experts for Canada's architectural and design community and maintained client retention of over 92% year after year.
Anthea made the tough decision to become a consultant, and sold the family business in 2020. She and her partner have had many disruptions, coming close to the brink. She now helps couple-owned businesses to create a legacy of wealth and well-being.
Key things we talk openly about:
💥 Setting boundaries between work and home, the tension moving from one domain to another.
💥 How can you and your life partner enhance each other's skills and capabilities in order to effectively grow your business together?
💥 Disruption Serves!
💥 As a parent, what can we do to model self-care for our children?