<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dare To Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national award-winning bully prevention program for schools and sport orgs. No child should ever feel alone, afraid or unwelcome]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:24:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.daretocare.ca/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[3 Low-Prep Kindness Games for Students (Grades 2-6)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interactive games improve the sense of belonging and allow students to practice empathy, active listening, and safety strategies in a low-stakes environment.  Here are three slow-prep belonging games that require virtually zero prep time: 1. "Who Stole the Spotlight?" Compliment Circle Time: 10 minutes  The Goal: It teaches students to look beyond surface-level observations and appreciate their peers' character traits. How to Play: Sit in a circle. Pass a small object (like a plush mascot)...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/5-low-prep-kindness-games-for-students-grades-2-6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a99bc8f950c73fdcf7770b2</guid><category><![CDATA[School]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:00:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_49070782cf2e44cfa893ef3c2990303e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hébert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Safety Comes First: Why the First 30 Days of School Matter Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every new school year, classrooms come alive with colourful bulletin boards, stacks of new textbooks, and freshly printed schedules. But behind every eager smile is a nervous system working overtime, and for many students, the anxiety of potential exclusion, teasing, or bullying is top of mind. Before students can process long division or analyze literature, their brains are silently asking a fundamental question: Am I safe here, or will I be targeted? Neuroscience shows us that when a child...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/school-safety-comes-first-why-the-first-30-days-of-school-matter-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a96cb292d818695335b8bca</guid><category><![CDATA[School]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:58:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_41c075f06be24aec96c6c8f8fcbc0768~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hébert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Set Your Season Up for Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Complete Guide for Athletes, Board Members, Officials, Coaches, and Parents. Some elite-level coaches call off-season the real season as it is a period of time where athletes work on skills and conditioning to really up their game for the upcoming season. The same efforts should be put into the cohesion and safety of a team.  Creating a safe, high-performing, and positive environment takes intentional effort from every single person involved in the community. Whether you are making...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/how-to-set-your-season-up-for-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7dd2769eafd9eb8e59d48d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:46:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_55cf3bc9a47044fe92d63dfb04f19aaa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mathieu Constantin </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When the Board Members Are the Ones Doing the Bullying?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most community organizations are built on the backs of volunteers. Parents step forward because they care. They want to give back to the activity their children love, strengthen their communities, and create opportunities for others. The vast majority of board members are good people doing difficult work with limited time, limited resources, and often very little formal governance training. Which is exactly why governance may be one of the most important – and most overlooked — issues facing...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/what-happens-when-the-board-members-are-the-ones-doing-the-bullying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b6bb6ed11f3958cc49b52</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:58:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_6a5b92cb3b6f4f28bf37cded7ac1ebae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mathieu Constantin </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather-Ready Coaching: Protecting Our Athletes in a Changing Climate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather awareness is a fundamental safety skill for sports leaders. By understanding the differences between weather watches, warnings, and advisories, coaches can better protect their athletes and make smart, timely decisions about outdoor activities. We’ve all heard the old-school mindset before—or maybe even said it ourselves: "Back in my day, we trained no matter the conditions."  But the reality is, the conditions simply aren't the same anymore. With rising summer temperatures and...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/weather-ready-coaching-protecting-our-athletes-in-a-changing-climate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4fbb51cb673b1177c63cde</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:31:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/837604_208f0a9b1e124ed1b0d0799698b34008~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hébert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Reading (and Listening!) List for School Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer isn't just a break; it’s a vital window to step back, decompress, and fill your own cup. To help you recharge, we’ve curated a Dare to Care Summer List! This year, we’re focusing entirely on school leaders. And because we know the best professional development sometimes happens while you’re walking the dog, commuting, or finally tackling the weeds in the garden, we’ve included a few must-listen podcasts alongside our top book picks. Whether you prefer the tactile feel of a paperback by...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/dare-to-care-summer-reading-and-listening-list-for-school-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a297aefc2fa1c07ef3b1563</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:03:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/837604_341b5f83caa445a18cbe102de47061e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hébert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Superintendents and District Leads Need to Know About the Rising Reality of Violence and Bullying in Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across Canada, principals and teachers are sounding the alarm about a growing challenge in schools: escalating aggression, bullying, emotional dysregulation, and violence in classrooms. While educators remain deeply committed to inclusion, belonging, and student well-being, many are also reporting increased burnout, fear, and exhaustion as they navigate increasingly complex learning environments. Canadian research on bullying prevention emphasizes that successful approaches are not one-time...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/superintendents-district-leads-need-to-know-rising-reality-violence-bullying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a209395c9d8b2a0564f8937</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:13:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/837604_9471c422066544bd918dcf7c917911e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Dixon-Wells</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Most Kids Don’t Tell Their Parents They’re Being Bullied — And What You Can Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that the majority of athletes who experience maltreatment never report it? R]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/why-most-kids-don-t-tell-their-parents-they-re-being-bullied-and-what-you-can-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f50a9bb7104c93b99d94cf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:05:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_dcf38f797c874f9fb0d0be125e325cc3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mathieu Constantin </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dare to Care Joins Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink to Amplify Impact for Alberta Youth.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calgary, Alberta - April 22, 2026 - Dare to Care is proud to announce its selection as an official participating charity in the 2026 Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink program.]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/dare-to-care-joins-rogers-birdies-for-kids-presented-by-altalink-to-amplify-impact-for-alberta-youth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ebecd281e17196bd25bca7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:34:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_7d411a55bd61477eb3d860e4b7a7e325~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sarah Hébert</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Something, Say Something]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tragedy in Tumbler Ridge is almost impossible to comprehend. In February 2026, an 18-year-old former student carried out a mass shooting that left multiple people dead...]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/see-something-say-something</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31473072d140cb95a557d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:07:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_2f7504b57aca46ef9e96455dcd5cec52~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Dixon-Wells</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turning the End of the Season into Your Club’s Biggest Opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athletes worry about playing time, parents worry about their child being singled out, and coaches may fear conflict within the organization.]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/turning-the-end-of-the-season-into-your-club-s-biggest-opportunity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d319c7d142869289e6d10c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:06:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_fb47898b326747c89b83bd31b3d86c15~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mathieu Constantin </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternatives to Physical Punishments in Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safe Sport has deemed physical punishments such as using exercise for disciplinary reasons a form of misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/alternatives-to-physical-punishments-in-sport</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c048ae0160b7de3151ce30</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_4f1a58d3bdeb41edb7535ce37da67c27~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Freya Szmidt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insights &#38; Inspiration: Dare to Care’s Top Picks of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the holiday season, one of my favourite traditions is to pause and reflect on highlights from the past 12 months. Whether it’s celebrating accomplishments, scrolling through photos, or reminiscing about favourite meals, taking this time helps me truly appreciate the year that has passed.]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/insights-inspiration-dare-to-care-s-top-picks-of-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69445ccd142838fcf06553bd</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:02:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_7137d09c14974319809dc4076079ab34~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Raine Paul</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team Bonding Activities: Strengthening Connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Dare to Care, we get asked all the time—especially at the start of each school year or sports season— “Do you run team bonding activities?” ]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/3-simple-and-fun-team-bonding-activities-to-kick-off-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f04f3560ceb7e0d1fe60f0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:39:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1409a9f51f9447d2b77fec6ebe53070d.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mathieu Constantin </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Change: New Coaching Approaches for a Successful Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like many coaches, I'm gearing up for another exciting season. Whether you're returning to the court, field, pitch, gym, or — in my case — the pool deck.]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/diving-into-a-new-season-three-things-i-m-doing-differently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c47d5f65c4abb322db8b23</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 23:19:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_d1cda304b80f47e59167041a58a49815~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_784,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Raine Paul</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Top 10 Threats to Childhood in Canada: A Generation at Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 26 years, Dare to Care Bully Prevention and Life Skills has walked alongside schools, teams, and communities across Canada. ]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/shedding-light-on-the-statistic-what-we-need-to-understand-about-bullying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68be12cfcb0467d4eabddccb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:27:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_d2b9856153ad4bdda3750f7ea969c13a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Dixon-Wells</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 Years of Daring to Care: A Founder’s Journey of Compassion, Courage and Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started as a leap of faith became a 25-year journey of compassion, courage, and community. These are the moments that shaped Dare to Care—and me.]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/25-years-of-daring-to-care-a-founder-s-journey-of-compassion-courage-and-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684893eaae056a9187d2659e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:38:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_1d4d1836a3df4ac7ba1006925985c514~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lisa Dixon-Wells</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Allegation to Action—Your Guide to Managing Club Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years of waiting, vague updates, and reliving the incident drained my spirit. Ultimately, I was told the case was closed without consequence. This was frustrating, disheartening, and undeniably unsafe. When internal investigations are poorly handled, they risk doing more harm than good. That’s why we must act with care, urgency, and integrity—because safety should never be negotiable.]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/guide-to-managing-club-issues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681e56009d574330370e6be6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 19:40:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_1818f5ac38f14bdfbd20b951dec73a4f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mathieu Constantin </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Tension to Teamwork: Navigating Conflict in Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s face it, conflict resolution is hard. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be. Conflict is a normal part of sport. Any time a group of]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/from-tension-to-teamwork-navigating-conflict-in-sport</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d74beb633aa311350e9e0b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:17:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_96f37fbb499c4711991c6544330063d2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Raine Paul</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founder and Executive Director Announces her Retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the retirement of our esteemed Founder and Executive Director, Lisa Dixon-Wells, ]]></description><link>https://www.daretocare.ca/post/founder-and-executive-director-announces-her-retirement-lisa-dixon-wells</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678daf3046168e67fac14bb7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24fab3_9fd04b60fb82443aa31b61132aab9707~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Raine Paul</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>