by Geoff Nixon | Oct 12, 2021 | Parent Tips
Making it a Rewarding Parenting Journey The more you put into something, the more you get out of it. This applies to parenting also. And if you are parenting a child with ADHD or any learning difficulties for that matter, you know there are a lot of opportunities to... 
by Geoff Nixon | Oct 6, 2021 | Parent Tips
Tailoring Your Disciplinary Approach to Your Child Disciplining your child is a hazy and sometimes heart-wrenching concept. Turning less-than-good behavior into a learning moment is easier said than done. It goes without saying, most importantly, you need to be... 
by Geoff Nixon | Sep 7, 2021 | Learning Issues, Parent Tips
An Alternative Response to Children’s Behavior If you’re struggling to manage a difficult relationship with your child, you’re not alone. For every picture-perfect family with seemingly perfect children, there are ten more where things are a little bumpier.... 
by Geoff Nixon | Aug 18, 2021 | Parent Tips
Sometimes You Need to Look Beyond the Misbehavior As a parent, it’s always tough when you get a call from an educator or read a comment on a report card about your child misbehaving in school. In these situations, remedying the issue is often a stumbling block. Do you... 
by Geoff Nixon | Jul 31, 2021 | General, Parent Tips
Resilience is a Transferable Skill From a young age, Jim Jones struggled with learning. It affected both his self-esteem and his grades. To fit in better, he wanted to do things other kids couldn’t. So Jim learned how to twirl a basketball. After a while, he mastered... 
by Geoff Nixon | May 20, 2021 | Parent Tips, Reading
A Year of Lost Ground For Many You are probably aware of summer reading and learning loss – the notorious “summer slide,” where learning momentum is slowed. This applies to the high percentage of children who don’t love reading and who... 