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KMFRC Volunteer of the month: April Roberts

By Heather Kotelniski The Family Networks are part of a Canadian Military Family Resource Centre program that connects Military families with each other, the Member’s unit, and community resources, which helps families deal with the […]

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Amazing Health Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil

By John Keating, KMFRC Guest Author In Australia, Eucalyptus oil is a household name. It has natural qualities which can combat influenza, colds, laryngitis, and bronchitis and acts as a healer for cuts, scratches, insect […]

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KMFRC Shows United Way Spirit

By Terry Telford The KMFRC staff is known for community spirit above and beyond their regular support of Military families. This year, for their United Way campaign, they took things to the next level. The […]

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Being Grateful

By Leigh Wood-Landry Giving thanks has multiple benefits! Mindfully demonstrating gratitude helps us reduce stress, become more resilient, develop better relationships, sleep more peacefully, gain empathy, and have better self-esteem. Consider these simple ways of […]

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Alternatives to Carving a Jack-O’-Lantern

By Leigh Wood-Landy Offer Velcro dots to place on the pumpkin, and pieces of felt to represent eyes, mouths, and so on. This enables children to change and recreate their designs multiple times as Hallowe’en […]

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Is Your Child Riding Safely?

By Joanne Cronk The week of September 22-30 was Child Passenger Safety Week, so this month is a perfect time to review some information on how to ensure your children are riding safely in your […]

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Volunteering at the KMFRC

By Heather Kotelniski Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to CFB Kingston families? Volunteering at the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre is a great way to meet new people, […]

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Who is your female role model?

“I’ve had a few, but my mother and maternal grandmother are the top two! Mom was an incredibly resilient and determined woman, with an abundance of love and patience. She saw possibilities amid overwhelming obstacles, […]

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How to Make Halloween Accessible and Safe

By Leigh Wood-Landry Plan multi-sensory experiences to be more inclusive of children who are visually impaired. • Offer puffy paint to decorate an actual pumpkin, or to outline the edges of a pumpkin template. Place […]

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KMFRC Volunteer Spotlight: Sheldon Bushey

By Heather Kotelniski As posting season begins to wind down, and families settle into their new homes, more often than not some type of renovations begin. Some call contractors and others have the skills to […]