Surprise! She’s just like the rest of us parents Just like you, Mother Earth could use a break right now. Family and friends acknowledge your need to have down time — why not the ground you walk on? The fact […]
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Taking charge
Assuming ownership of learning helps students of all ages create good study habits for life The past couple of years have been trying, both for students and teachers. At least, that is what Bruno J. Riel, PhD, has noticed. […]
Unravelling word blindness
Signs of dyslexia can show up as early as kindergarten How do I help my child? “You have no idea how many times I’ve said that,” says Lark Barker, president of Decoding Dyslexia Ontario. “Or how often other parents […]
I’m with them
Membership in organizations and clubs often teach kids just as much as official school activities When we think about learning, we may think about classrooms. But just as much of the childhood learning experience happens outside those four […]
Child’s play
Orleans mom packs fun and learning into every Montessori Box Dupe Michiels is a married 40-year-old ‘mompreneur’ with four kids between the ages of five and 14. The trilingual Orleans resident (she was born in Belgium and is fluent in […]
Special kids, special needs
What should you do if you find out your child has a learning disability? Mike Carroccetto speaks to two experts on how to navigate the system It can be overwhelming for parents to find out their child has […]
‘A gift for their future’
Considering having your child learn a language – other than English and French? Here’s why you should go for it “There are so many reasons why language programming for children is important,” says Sarah Graham, marketing administrator for continuing […]
Raising kids in a cashless world
How do you talk to kids about money? By first understanding the way we handle money has changed, experts say Even if virtual transactions are the norm, teaching children to use cash provides the foundation for understanding a lifetime of […]
Five easy ways to bring the outdoor classroom to life
Spring is the time to head outdoors and embrace being an ‘outsider,’ Kris Kiser writes. Green spaces promote outdoor living, contribute to our health and well-being, support wildlife, and offer a home playground for our children and pets. They also […]
Extra credit
How do you know if your child needs a tutor? Sheryl Bennett-Wilson asks the experts Often, it’s a phone call from a concerned teacher. Or a report card that indicates your child is struggling in a subject. As Caroline Sohn, […]