In Canada, education is a constitutional right and therefore every child has the right to be provided with education based on his/her needs. While most students can succeed within the set structure and school curriculum, kids with special needs (like learning disabilities, ADHD, and other behavioural or social-emotional problems) require a tailored educational program in…
How to Deal with a Bad Report Card
The countdown to summer means that it’s almost report card time. Many parents have high academic expectations of their children, so when the grades on a final report card do not meet those expectations, it’s easy to overreact. So here are strategies you can use to make report season a more enjoyable experience for all…
8 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
With summer vacation just around the corner, many children are quietly (or not so quietly) anticipating their upcoming two months of carefree fun. Parents however, often worry that all this fun during the summer will lead to brain drain, the idea that learning loss and regression in skills can occur when children aren’t cognitively stimulated….
Early Planning for a Stress-Free Summer Break
We’re strong believers in planning and goal-setting (and beyond just those annual New Year’s resolutions). In Canada, we’re unfortunately only granted a brief period of beautiful summer weather and if you don’t plan it carefully, it can just slip through your fingers. So it’s surprising just how many parents, even those who are mindful of…