Effective Modelling

A parenting technique that so many people talk about is modelling the kind of behaviour you want your kids to adopt. It makes a great deal of sense, but can be hard. (What do you mean I can’t use any profanity ever? OK fine, for the sake of my kids I’ll try, but it won’t [...]

3 Tips For Building Reading Endurance In Young Kids

My kids are five and seven years old, and both enrolled in French Immersion elementary. The curriculum does not introduce any English at all until grade three, which means that as a parent I have to be proactive about teaching them English reading to ensure that they don’t fall behind.
My daughter (seven, in grade two), [...]

Recognizing Your Child’s Learning Style To Support Their Education

The public school system is set up in a particular way, and while the teachers do have some flexibility in how they deliver their curriculum, for the most part students have to conform to a “one size fits all” method. This is not entirely a bad thing, because it prepares them for the real world: [...]

When Is The Best Time To Do Homework?

I believe that different approaches work for different households. One thing is clear, there are some factors that make homework more easily and effectively done:

minimal distractions
well rested child
no hunger
organized resources (supplies, Internet)

Distractions:  the list is endless… TV, Internet, siblings, toys, play dates: all the things that make being a kid fun! Homework is preparation for [...]