Melissa

CANADIAN 🇨🇦 Sports Mom, Psychotherapist, Children’s Mental Health Worker, and Partial-Load College Faculty.

[Toronto Raptors @Raptors]

RJ GAME WINNING BUCKET ‼️

[Melissa @DearestViolet]

I’m not sure grading attendance will fix absenteeism for those who need it most. It just punishes the kids for barriers they can’t control. I understand the intent. I just don’t understand the approach. It all feels like optics over equity. I need to think more on this.

[Melissa @DearestViolet]

Graded attendance bothers me. In my psychotherapy practice with children I’ve seen that attendance often isn’t a choice. It’s a signal. It’s like evaluating the symptom without addressing the cause. It disproportionally penalizes the kids who already have the most barriers.

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

We're here for you, rain or shine! 💛💚

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

Big Earth. Good Earth. Happy #EarthDay! Let's keep our amazing planet clean! 💙💚🌎

[Melissa @DearestViolet]

These U18 young women are ready to hit the ice tomorrow at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association Provincial Championships. Hard work and pure grit got them here. Good Luck Etobicoke Dolphins! #hockey #owha #provincials

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

The guys heard #BlueJays50 at the start of the season...and took it literally 😳

[Melissa @DearestViolet]

@MrBsLeaders She JUST told me! That’s crazy! What a small world. I hope you had a great and well deserved break!

[Melissa @DearestViolet]

I wanted to raise a girl who is not afraid to chase dreams. The real test was to be a brave enough mom to let her make them happen. My girl and 2 friends flew to Calgary to meet up with a friend who lives there. Banff was everything she dreamed it would be. #mygirl #banff

[Saturday Night Live @nbcsnl]

mom has something she needs to get off her chest

[Toronto Catholic District School Board @TCDSB]

INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT: All schools and board sites will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 26.

Secondary exams scheduled for Monday have been rescheduled to Thursday, Jan 29, at the same times.

For more information, visit https://t.co/VdUE8lu43g

[🇨🇦 Nico Carney, Purr Minister of Canada @CarneyPurr67561]

Lessons In Catting: You can be a world leader, but you still have to hold the door open for your cat. 😹🇨🇦

[Melissa @DearestViolet]

I raised her. This brave, charismatic, smart, independent girl was raised by me. She’s out there in the world making memories that are filled with joy and love. It is possible to break generational trauma. More to come…. #PTSDAwareness #momanddaughter #love

[Sesame Street @sesamestreet]

Our thoughts are with all our friends around the world who were affected by community violence this weekend. You are not alone.

When little ones hear about violent events on the news, it can be hard to help them understand and cope with what happened. Limiting media exposure and making space for them to express big feelings can help children feel safer and more secure.

Check here for more free resources supporting families affected by violence: https://t.co/H2Qjxssnuh

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

Thank you for being the best fans in baseball 💙

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

ANYONE ELSE HAVE CHILLS?!? 🇨🇦

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

Correct. #WANTITALL

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

ICONIC 🇨🇦

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

GAME SEVEN GEORGE. #SPRINGERDINGER

[Jomboy Media @JomboyMedia]

George Springer blew the roof off the entire city of Toronto