by Geoff Nixon | May 9, 2019 | Education Trends, Parent Tips
The School Role Is Instruction, NOT Learning Interventions The reality is schools take children “as is” and do their very best to get them graduated. And so, it might come as a shock, but schools are not about resolving impediments to learning. And in...
by Margaret Paton | Feb 8, 2019 | Executive Function, Parent Tips
Is your child or teen having trouble making decisions, planning, actively listening, managing information, switching tasks or even remembering to hand in homework? That sounds like they may have difficulty with executive functioning and self-regulation, which centers...
by Margaret Paton | Jan 31, 2019 | Parent Tips
Harnessing Mid-Winter Break North American students are coming up for their mid-Winter break in February. It’s just a week, so what can you do as a parent of a child with learning disabilities to keep them on track yet make the most of the break? An Uphill Battle with...
by Margaret Paton | Jan 15, 2019 | Parent Tips
As a parent, you’re no doubt aware that school is a whole different ball game for your pre-schooler. It’s a huge change, says Andreas Schleicher, the OECD’s Director for education and skills[1]. “For many children … [transition to school] a big cultural change – in...
by Margaret Paton | Dec 21, 2018 | Homework, Parent Tips
Your school-age child could be spending five to 12 hours – even more – on homework each week. So, here’s how to use that time to improve their skills mastery, performance and even wellbeing. Parental involvement Parental styles of involvement in their children’s...
by Margaret Paton | Oct 10, 2018 | Education Reform, Education Trends, Parent Tips
With the new school year in full swing, chances are you’re tee-ing up a parent-teacher meeting sometime soon. Here’s how to make the most out of the conference so your child is on the right track for a successful academic year. Start preparing your parent-teacher...
