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Lynn McLaughlin
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Proud 🇨🇦 and Rotarian
Life-Long Educator, Family and Health First, Award-Winning Author, Host of the Podcast ‘Taking the Helm’.
Advocate for a Proactive Approach to Children and Youth Well-Being - The Power of Thought
https://lynnmclaughlin.com/
Thank you Indigo. We love using our books to teach real-life skills for kids (and adults)! Download questions to ask before, during after as well as follow up fun to build resilence, emotional regulation, confidence and more. lynnmclaughlin.com

#kidsbooks #educationalbooks #thepowerofthought
September 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Reaching Students Where They Are - One Text at a Time

SchoolPulse a nationwide student support service that delivers positivity, optimism, & growth mindset tools to students, parents, and faculty via text and email. lynnmclaughlin.com/podcast-list...

#takingthehelm #wellbeing #educators #YQG
July 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
What if a simple text message could change, or even save a teen’s life?

SchoolPulse is a powerful, text-based support system now used in over 300 schools across 25+ states.

No apps. Just proactive, ongoing support, delivered right to where teens already are.
This Wed on #takingthehelm #yqg
July 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Wednesday with Elaine Uskoski. How do we prevent, cope or respond when our child is addicted to #videogaming? What are the signs? lynnmclaughlin.com/taking-the-h...

#yqg #addiction #gaming #wellbeing #
#takingthehelm
June 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Glioblastoma & liver research right here in #WindsorEssex. How can we prevent, detect & personalize it?

Had a tour the research labs. Fascinating
Teams are VERY close to meeting their goal. If you can, every penny helps.

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#YQG #Glioblastoma
#endbraintumours
June 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Rita Miceli opens up about preparing her son Giaci for an 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 and how a viral TikTok post sparked unexpected hope for families around the world. Today on #takingthehelm lynnmclaughlin.com/podcast-list...
#Autism #educator #familove #hopeinaction
May 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Me: ‘It won’t be that bad.’
Also me: clutches wall dramatically 🤣

When you love your country 🇨🇦 this much… you get it inked with your bestie.

Thank you Breanna Gosselin!

#proudcanada #canada #canadian #proudcanadian #canadalove #tattoocanada #lovemycountry❤️ #canadianmade
May 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I’m reading “Value(s)”
by PM Mark Carney. Sick of people misrepresenting his work with short excerpts taken out of context. This jumped out at me and I took a screen shot for accountability. He’s referring to markets…
April 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A TikTok video of her son became viral & sparked a community with over 600,000 followers. It was the catalyst for a platform, a message, and her book 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗰𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲: 𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝.
Listen now: lynnmclaughlin.com/podcast-list...
#Autism #takingthehelm #yqg
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
Today on #takingthehelm

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#AssistiveTech #InclusiveEducation #STEM #Educators #parents #Yqg
March 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Assistive technology is more than just a tool—it’s a game-changer for students of all abilities, helping bridge learning gaps and create equitable opportunities.
This Wed on #takingthehelm with Erin Plumb, our 1505h guest!
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#assistivetechnology #educators #yqg
March 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧
I am deeply thankful to the women on my Advisory Committee: Elvie Hall, Karen Tompkins, Margaret Boersma, Mary-Anne Mouawad, Trish Tonaj & Nidhi Rupa Joshi.

I celebrate YOU, and all the women who lift others up.
#Internationalwomensday #takingthehelm #thepowerofthought
March 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I’m beyond excited - we welcome our 150th guest on Taking the Helm next Wednesday, Erin Plumb. Enjoy my blog post & Thank You to our listeners and guests!
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#takingthehelm #wellbeing #assistivetechnology #inclusionforall #AIinSchools #podcastshow #CelebrationVibes
March 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Ontario, early polls are open! The official voting day is next Thursday the 27th from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. PLEASE get informed and cast your vote in what I believe is one if the the most important elections we’ve had in my lifetime.

#ontarioelection #YQG #vote #yourvoice #castyourvote
February 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Looking forward to tonight. I HOPE NEITHER National Anthem is booed. Let’s enjoy the game & respect the players on the ice. As a former Naval Reserve Officer, it’s upsetting and I know I am not alone. It’s going to be one heck of a game! Go 🇨🇦!
#Fournation #espnsports #hockey #TeamCanada #civicpride
February 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
On February 15, 1965, Canada's red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. Happy 60th Anniversary to our flag …Strong and Free with 60+ more years to come.

#Canada #strongandfree #nationalflagday #Canadian #proudcanadian
February 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Our “charm offensive”. With every provincial & territorial leader in Washington, a quote from our Manitoba Premiere:
“We’re all a little puzzled by this talk of tariffs, but we’re still here with that warm and hearty handshake and, who knows, we might even help our friends shovel.” #proudcanadian
February 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Dr. Christine Daigle shares exciting news using non-invasive headsets for Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) in classrooms. Imagine the independence, socialization & inclusion this can bring to students with neuromotor challenges. surl.li/mgwgjd

#takingthehelm #specialeducation #neuropsychology #yqg
February 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿—𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀?
It Can! Tech is helping children with disabilities gain independence, make choices and communicate. This Wed on #takingthehelm

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#yqg #disabilities
February 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Part 1 of 2
I’m reading this book on Kindle by Mel Robbins. In this times of chaos and unpredictability what can keep us sane? I swear she called my name! A quote from her book follows:

#takecontrol #letthem #melrobbins #YQG #mentalhethmatters
February 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Oh yes! As our kids grown older, it gets harder. Proud of their independence, moral compass, characters and life choices. But, when we are no longer needed, it’s a hard pill to swallow. #momlove #emptynester
February 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
February 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Proud member of Kingsville Southshore Rotary Club. My new t shirt is a mantra to hold on to!
#Rotary #Rotaryinternational #positivity #volunteerism
January 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Sometimes reminders come to us out of the blue.
@Lisbon #Lisbon #YOLO #livinglife
January 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Almost at the top of
Mount Tiede on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The gondola to the top was closed due to high winds but we drove to 7,764 feet. Snowing for a few minutes. We were higher than Innsbrook.
#traveller #exploration #Spain #canaryislands
January 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM