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As we waited in line to get on the ferry from Vancouver Island to the Mainland this weekend we were told that all ferries had been cancelled because of the weather. We had to rethink what we were going to do, just like you have to do when how you are supporting your child's education is not getting … [Read more...]
If I had a dollar for every time a child told me that he was bored I would be quite rich by now. Saying "I'm bored!" is a child's way of telling you that something is wrong, that something is not working, and you need to do something about it. Children should never be bored. Part of them dies … [Read more...]
Parents fall into four groups when they try to help children learn- and that each group has different beliefs about teaching and learning. No problem there - but what is really interesting is group use different methods to help children and need different information as a result. So here is a … [Read more...]
Children who can't pay attention can't learn - think about kids with ADD - but there are many ways you can help your child develop this vital learning skill. Here is one of them. First, a story. My friend brought her two year old round at the weekend and told me that she had been … [Read more...]
I love talking to parents about their child's learning but it took me by surprise when I realized that some parents actually set their child up for failure rather than success. And they get what they ask for! I know that all parent want their child to succeed and will do whatever they can to … [Read more...]
Children need 12 essential skills to learn - but these skills can be used in any situation - here's how to use them during this holiday season! The physical skills sight- Enjoy the lights people use to decorate their houses. hearing- Christmas songs can bring back memories. energy- … [Read more...]
Teachers are refusing to write report cards as part of their job action. Everyone is concerned that parents will not get information they need. But I look at it a different way - it might be a blessing that teachers are not sending reports home - here are ten reasons why. 10 Reasons to … [Read more...]
You know that your child needs your support if he or she is going to succeed in school - but do you really know why you are so important? Here - in reverse order- are the ten most important reasons why your child needs your support. #10. … [Read more...]
Wow, there is research in Canada that says two year olds should be in school! I find this difficult to believe. To be truthful, I haven't read the actual research, only the media reports of it, but what I have learned has me worried. First, I had great respect for the researcher in question- … [Read more...]
There are three questions all parents want to know about their child's education but they never get the information they need to form an answer. Oh, teachers may think they are telling parents what they want to hear but what they tell them is not what they really want to know about. I have … [Read more...]
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