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After Christmas, What’s Next?
by Margot F. December 16th, 2024 | Preschool, SocialHoliday Survival Guide for Parents of Infants
by Marnie Bii December 9th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalHow to Tell Someone You Want to Exchange a Gift
by Sam P. December 2nd, 2024 | Communication, Teen Perspective, TeensTweens Helping Out With Thanksgiving
by T Akery November 25th, 2024 | Tweens
How to Determine If They Should Stay Home
by Ronald A. Rowe December 10th, 2014| Elementary, School
“Mom, I don’t feel good!â€
Those five words have triggered a maelstrom of activity in virtually every household at one time or another. Your elementary child wakes up complaining of a stomach ache. Your mind whirls through a checklist to determine your next step. Is she really sick? Is that
Those five words have triggered a maelstrom of activity in virtually every household at one time or another. Your elementary child wakes up complaining of a stomach ache. Your mind whirls through a checklist to determine your next step. Is she really sick? Is that
How to Juggle After School Activities
by Margot F. October 15th, 2014| Elementary, School
With school in session, many parents are interested in signing their child up for extra-curricular activities. Given everyone’s busy schedule, how do parents juggle working, childcare and after school activities?
Organization is important. Children at any age can help manage their own schedules.
In Kindergarten, printing a monthly calendar which is
Organization is important. Children at any age can help manage their own schedules.
In Kindergarten, printing a monthly calendar which is
Is Montessori School Education Good for Your Child?
by Margot F. August 20th, 2014| Elementary, School
While Montessori preschools are common, there are only a few Montessori elementary schools and usually just in large urban centres. This is unfortunate because with beautiful learning materials and a structured programme to teach academics, many children would benefit from this system. What is the Montessori philosophy and is
Waldorf Students Are Creative & Self-Confident
by Margot F. July 23rd, 2014| Elementary, School
The education provided at a Waldorf school is child focused and intended to promote creativity, critical thinking and community involvement. Further, Waldorf educators say there is no bullying in their programs. What makes the Waldorf system different from conventional programs?
Waldorf Education is founded on the principles presented by the
Waldorf Education is founded on the principles presented by the
Grads Are Fun!
by Margot F. May 28th, 2014| Elementary, School
Graduation is a time of celebration. Pupils graduating from elementary school deserve to have the event acknowledged by school officials and parents. In some areas, even graduation from Kindergarten is marked by a big celebration. How can you support your child appropriately?
In the 1990s, when my children finished Kindergarten,
In the 1990s, when my children finished Kindergarten,
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
by Ronald A. Rowe April 16th, 2014| Elementary, School
Our world increasingly embraces the role of government in the duties of raising our children. Examples abound of parents abdicating their responsibilities one inch at a time and institutions usurping them as quickly as possible. There’s the school in Chicago that's banning home packed lunches, instead forcing children to
How to Choose a Tutor
by Margot F. April 2nd, 2014| Elementary, School
Are you concerned about your child’s academic progress? Would hiring a tutor be helpful? How do you find a tutor? What issues should you consider?
Firstly, decide why you want to hire a tutor. Are you concerned about remediation or maintenance? “Remediation†concentrates on addressing specific gaps in learning, usually
Firstly, decide why you want to hire a tutor. Are you concerned about remediation or maintenance? “Remediation†concentrates on addressing specific gaps in learning, usually
I’m Redshirting My Child
by Margot F. March 5th, 2014| Elementary, School
The term “redshirting†in academics refers to delaying an age-eligible child from starting Kindergarten. The practice can be controversial. How does a parent decide when to redshirt a child?
If the child is recovering from a serious illness or has been diagnosed with a developmental disability then it seems reasonable
If the child is recovering from a serious illness or has been diagnosed with a developmental disability then it seems reasonable