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When parents try to help children learn most of them GUESS what type of support children need. Oh, some parents have a pretty good idea about the results they want - better grades, less stress, more self confidence - but when it comes to making these results happen they guess what help their … [Read more...]
Recently a mother asked me for a 'trick' to help her son remember what he had to do. Seems that she had tried everything from 'sticky' notes to filling in his agenda for him - and nothing seemed to work. Her son still forgot to bring books home and to get homework in on time. This mother wanted … [Read more...]
Learning problems don't happen overnight. There are always some early warning signs that your child is struggling to learn. Ignore these signs at your peril! If you recognize when your child is beginning to have difficulty learning you can do something to stop it turning into a real … [Read more...]
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...]
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