Category Archives: Video games

Building community one Pokemon at a time

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Edgymama

  I just had to check out this crazy phenomenon of Pokemon Go tonight because I’d heard it was getting people out in the community – one of my heartfelt desires for my kids and myself. Amid groups of bluegrass … Continue reading →

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Controlling our kids

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Edgymama

Vancouver doctor and public speaker Gabor Mate and co-author Gordon Neufeld have written a new edition to their 2004 book, Hold on to your Kids with the subtitle Why Parents need to matter more than peers.  The update contains new and … Continue reading →

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Firemaker, Myth Maker, Adventurer, Warrior

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Belinda

As my son’s and my annual pilgrimage to Firemaker Wilderness Survival Camp in the Comox Valley quickly nears, I find myself pondering many questions. Last year, I left camp feeling enthused with a passion to create a work shop of … Continue reading →

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Ten most violent video games (plus alternatives)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Edgymama

Ten most violent video games (plus alternatives) An American organization, Common Sense Media has compiled a list of what they consider the 10 most violent  video games currently being played. Common Sense Media states that it is dedicated to improving the … Continue reading →

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Guns revisited

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Edgymama

In light of last month’s shooting tragedy in Conneticut, I was asked about guns, their availability and appeal, and gun control. I don’t make any claims to be an expert in analyzing such a thing but I do have a … Continue reading →

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Oh to keep from getting sucked in……

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Edgymama

Oh to keep from getting sucked in...... Continue reading →

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