Intentional Parenting
@juliebinmore.bsky.social
I’m Julie Binmore, a Toronto-based Parent Coach who helps to empower kids with responsibility, independence and empathy. I love to support their parents with humour and care! IntentionalParenting.ca
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I think about kids who learn about growth mindset & how to apply it…that mistakes are important in the learning process. That you problem solve, listen, reflect & make a plan for next time based on this process. It becomes harder to find news stories of adults taking ownership & showing empathy.
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These tech bros are being allowed to make money without any protections in place for kids. Why are we still using these platforms & letting our kids use them?! Child advocacy needs to be top of mind and actions in 2026.
These tech bros are being allowed to make money without any protections in place for kids. Why are we still using these platforms & letting our kids use them?! Child advocacy needs to be top of mind and actions in 2026.
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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These tech bros are being allowed to make money without any protections in place for kids. Why are we still using these platforms & letting our kids use them?! Child advocacy needs to be top of mind and actions in 2026.
These tech bros are being allowed to make money without any protections in place for kids. Why are we still using these platforms & letting our kids use them?! Child advocacy needs to be top of mind and actions in 2026.
I toured a TDSB high school yesterday. The teachers & students were amazing & the program looked strong. The facilities were run down. The stairs had grooves, parts of ceiling loose, lockers & equipment ancient. It made me wonder how many people who voted for Ford have seen the state of schools.
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I toured a TDSB high school yesterday. The teachers & students were amazing & the program looked strong. The facilities were run down. The stairs had grooves, parts of ceiling loose, lockers & equipment ancient. It made me wonder how many people who voted for Ford have seen the state of schools.
It works!
Tom Hanks explains to Stephen Colbert why he masks on the subway:
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
"I'm doing a play right now so I cannot get sick... I've had COVID enough in my life, I don't need to do that again. So I'm wearing this for health reasons."
Thank you Tom! Masks are still a key part of public health.
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It works!
I know there won’t be a city wide parade to thank the Blue Jays but it would be so cool if schools celebrated the teamwork, persistence, risk taking, empathy (& really all the learning skills students practice) with parades! You don’t win every time but there’s so much to celebrate. #bluejays
November 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I know there won’t be a city wide parade to thank the Blue Jays but it would be so cool if schools celebrated the teamwork, persistence, risk taking, empathy (& really all the learning skills students practice) with parades! You don’t win every time but there’s so much to celebrate. #bluejays
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COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
The vaccine “acts like a siren to activate immune cells throughout the body,” said lead researcher Dr. Adam Grippin of MD Anderson.
www.thestar.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.
So well stated! We need to stop this misinformation ASAP.
"You can’t eradicate autism without eradicating autistic people. It’s genocidal rhetoric against us that’s justified by 'autism destroys families. It destroys children.' No, it doesn’t. It’s bias against autistic people."
From an interview at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
From an interview at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK Jr. says there aren't autistic poets. We asked an autistic poet.
"I will challenge RFK Jr. to write a poem as good as me any day of the week."
www.motherjones.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So well stated! We need to stop this misinformation ASAP.
This is such a wonderful tribute to #RobertMunsch. On rainy days in kindergarten we’d always pull out a Munsch book or one from the Franklin series, because we’re Canadian & even on wild days, kids would be spellbound. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer
www.nytimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This is such a wonderful tribute to #RobertMunsch. On rainy days in kindergarten we’d always pull out a Munsch book or one from the Franklin series, because we’re Canadian & even on wild days, kids would be spellbound. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
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We passed some kids doing something dangerous & they seemed embarrassed. 1 of them called me “retard”. I said “When you have the privilege of making friends with someone with Down’s Syndrome you’ll never say that again” It probably didn’t change a thing but I couldn’t ignore hate from a kid. 💔
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We passed some kids doing something dangerous & they seemed embarrassed. 1 of them called me “retard”. I said “When you have the privilege of making friends with someone with Down’s Syndrome you’ll never say that again” It probably didn’t change a thing but I couldn’t ignore hate from a kid. 💔
There’s something about stories that opens people up a little and sparks empathy. This story is so well told by @laurie.frankel. I bet it’s helped many to see that trans kids are just kids & their parents are just parents figuring out the best way to love and support them. 💕🏳️⚧️
September 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
There’s something about stories that opens people up a little and sparks empathy. This story is so well told by @laurie.frankel. I bet it’s helped many to see that trans kids are just kids & their parents are just parents figuring out the best way to love and support them. 💕🏳️⚧️
Wonderful Things About Teens Continued…💕
6. They can watch more complex movies & series & love to do this with you.
7. They help to call you on your outdated vocabulary, ideas & fashion.
8. Their friends are great company.
9. When they hug you, there’s nothing better!
6. They can watch more complex movies & series & love to do this with you.
7. They help to call you on your outdated vocabulary, ideas & fashion.
8. Their friends are great company.
9. When they hug you, there’s nothing better!
August 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Wonderful Things About Teens Continued…💕
6. They can watch more complex movies & series & love to do this with you.
7. They help to call you on your outdated vocabulary, ideas & fashion.
8. Their friends are great company.
9. When they hug you, there’s nothing better!
6. They can watch more complex movies & series & love to do this with you.
7. They help to call you on your outdated vocabulary, ideas & fashion.
8. Their friends are great company.
9. When they hug you, there’s nothing better!
Wonderful Things About Teens 💕
1. They are wildly funny.
2. They are self-aware & observant.
3. They care about justice & are willing to take action on issues.
4. They sometimes get excited about owning things you bought & regretted.
5. They help you remember your youth.
1. They are wildly funny.
2. They are self-aware & observant.
3. They care about justice & are willing to take action on issues.
4. They sometimes get excited about owning things you bought & regretted.
5. They help you remember your youth.
August 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Wonderful Things About Teens 💕
1. They are wildly funny.
2. They are self-aware & observant.
3. They care about justice & are willing to take action on issues.
4. They sometimes get excited about owning things you bought & regretted.
5. They help you remember your youth.
1. They are wildly funny.
2. They are self-aware & observant.
3. They care about justice & are willing to take action on issues.
4. They sometimes get excited about owning things you bought & regretted.
5. They help you remember your youth.
Kelly Corrigan & her guest Amanda Riley talk about politicians signing non aggression pacts. There’s no better time for it in Canada. People are scared to get into politics because of death threats against themselves & fam. What would it take to get this done in 🇨🇦! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/k...
Go To on Political Cease-Fires
Podcast Episode · Kelly Corrigan Wonders · 2025-08-15 · 11m
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August 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Kelly Corrigan & her guest Amanda Riley talk about politicians signing non aggression pacts. There’s no better time for it in Canada. People are scared to get into politics because of death threats against themselves & fam. What would it take to get this done in 🇨🇦! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/k...
🇨🇦 it’s your time to shine!
"Just one weekly puff from an asthma-like inhaler might one day protect you from the viral infections"
Bad time to be cancelling mRNA studies in the U.S.
www.newscientist.com/article/2492...
Bad time to be cancelling mRNA studies in the U.S.
www.newscientist.com/article/2492...
mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
mRNA drugs might be able to protect against a huge range of viruses by turning on key parts of our innate defences against infection
www.newscientist.com
August 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🇨🇦 it’s your time to shine!
People coming up with creative, empathic solutions to community issues should be our new heroes.
This restaurant owner says he’s tired of waiting — he’s spending millions to help Toronto’s homeless.
Fearless Meat owner David Brown wants to build a 100-unit affordable housing complex over his restaurant.
Fearless Meat owner David Brown wants to build a 100-unit affordable housing complex over his restaurant.
This restaurant owner says he’s tired of waiting — he’s spending millions to help Toronto’s homeless
Fearless Meat owner David Brown wants to build a 100-unit affordable housing complex over his restaurant.
www.thestar.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
People coming up with creative, empathic solutions to community issues should be our new heroes.
Yet another job for parents to do, but this one really counts: Moms Need to Give MAHA a Taste of Its Own Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/o...
Opinion | Moms Need to Give MAHA a Taste of Its Own Medicine
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Yet another job for parents to do, but this one really counts: Moms Need to Give MAHA a Taste of Its Own Medicine www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/o...
I hope Canada will aim to have it ready before school begins. Grateful it’s on its way! 🇨🇦 globalnews.ca/news/1134082...
Pfizer says Canada just approved its new COVID-19 vaccine for this fall - National | Globalnews.ca
Pfizer said Health Canada has approved its latest COVID-19 vaccine that targets a new Omicron variant. It will be made available in the fall.
globalnews.ca
August 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I hope Canada will aim to have it ready before school begins. Grateful it’s on its way! 🇨🇦 globalnews.ca/news/1134082...
I’m seeing so much fear mongering about getting kids ready for kindergarten. Teachers will meet kids where they are & help them to have great learning experiences. If your kid knows when they need help & how to ask for it, they will thrive. I’m
happy to answer questions here or through my website. 💕
happy to answer questions here or through my website. 💕
August 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I’m seeing so much fear mongering about getting kids ready for kindergarten. Teachers will meet kids where they are & help them to have great learning experiences. If your kid knows when they need help & how to ask for it, they will thrive. I’m
happy to answer questions here or through my website. 💕
happy to answer questions here or through my website. 💕
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Experts say it's possible for parents to "un-spoil" a kid, but only if they set limits and stick to them — yes, even in the face of a tantrum.
7 Signs You've Raised A Spoiled Child (And What To Do About It)
Experts say it's possible for parents to "un-spoil" a kid, but only if they set limits and stick to them — yes, even in the face of a tantrum.
www.huffpost.com
June 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Experts say it's possible for parents to "un-spoil" a kid, but only if they set limits and stick to them — yes, even in the face of a tantrum.
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Well, well, looky here.
#RyansLaw exists to protect those with #Asthma (a number increasing, btw, as C19 continues to reinfect).
At times of extreme heat, it is particularly urgent to improve the air students/staff breathe!
@osstf.bsky.social @oflabour.bsky.social
#RyansLaw exists to protect those with #Asthma (a number increasing, btw, as C19 continues to reinfect).
At times of extreme heat, it is particularly urgent to improve the air students/staff breathe!
@osstf.bsky.social @oflabour.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Well, well, looky here.
#RyansLaw exists to protect those with #Asthma (a number increasing, btw, as C19 continues to reinfect).
At times of extreme heat, it is particularly urgent to improve the air students/staff breathe!
@osstf.bsky.social @oflabour.bsky.social
#RyansLaw exists to protect those with #Asthma (a number increasing, btw, as C19 continues to reinfect).
At times of extreme heat, it is particularly urgent to improve the air students/staff breathe!
@osstf.bsky.social @oflabour.bsky.social
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Anyone can become disabled at any time. It’s one of the few minority groups you can always join.
Even if you do everything “right”. Even if you’re young and healthy. Even if you “try hard”
It’s not a moral failing. It’s a part of life. Engage in disability justice.
Even if you do everything “right”. Even if you’re young and healthy. Even if you “try hard”
It’s not a moral failing. It’s a part of life. Engage in disability justice.
June 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Anyone can become disabled at any time. It’s one of the few minority groups you can always join.
Even if you do everything “right”. Even if you’re young and healthy. Even if you “try hard”
It’s not a moral failing. It’s a part of life. Engage in disability justice.
Even if you do everything “right”. Even if you’re young and healthy. Even if you “try hard”
It’s not a moral failing. It’s a part of life. Engage in disability justice.
If you don’t look for waste water info or studies of long term effects of this virus, it’s unlikely you’ll see them.
If the press were saying an estimated 28 million have died from COVID and over 409 million have long covid would everyone be thinking it’s mild? These figures are the reality of the situation! 🧵
June 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If you don’t look for waste water info or studies of long term effects of this virus, it’s unlikely you’ll see them.