by John Horn | Sep 20, 2017 | Collaboration, Futureproof Kids, Pop Culture Career Advice
As a father of a toddler with a reasonable social network, I am becoming immersed in the world of the hit (I think) children’s animated series and consumer products juggernaut, PAW Patrol. The show’s premise is simple enough. Ryder, a “tech-savvy boy” with a passion...
by Kurt Heinrich | Aug 23, 2017 | Adaptability, Futureproof Kids
I recently returned from a vacation in Europe. All told, my wife and 10-month old son managed to commute between Vancouver, Toulouse and Barcelona with six separate flights. Some were long, eight-hour hauls, while others were shorter. Flying with a baby isn’t...
by John Horn | Aug 16, 2017 | Adaptability, Campus Career Centre 3.0, Futureproof Kids
I started two-months of parental leave – or paternity leave – this week. Kurt has written some great stuff on how to get the most out of your paternity leave. This piece will focus on some of the things that have made the transition from full time work to full time...
by Kurt Heinrich | May 24, 2017 | Adaptability, Campus Career Centre 3.0, Futureproof Kids
For the past three months I’ve been on paternity leave. Heading into it, I was nervous about how I’d happily fill my days with a six-month-old. Boredom – sometimes exhausting boredom – seemed a distinct possibility, especially because I so value a busy and...
by Kurt Heinrich | Mar 8, 2017 | Creativity, Futureproof Kids
My son will turn one this year and I worry we’ll feel pressure to throw him a big party this October (and pretty much every other October until he hits puberty). While my son won’t be aware of Canadian birthday party traditions this young, my wife and I sure are....
by John Horn | Nov 30, 2016 | Adaptability, Futureproof Kids
At least once a month my newsfeed produces an article from Inc, Fast Company, Huffington Post, or some other “efficiency expert” about why I should wake up early and follow a few simple steps, like meditation, in order to achieve a more effective morning routine and...
