Self-Esteem and Learning Challenges
When a child grows up facing learning or attention challenges, it is not uncommon for questions around self-esteem to develop. Parents may worry that a child’s self-perception may be affected, or that a child...
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How to Talk to Your Child’s Teacher
“What is the best way to reach out and communicate with my child’s teacher?” This is one of the most popular questions parents ask. Sometimes it’s because their first child is in the school...
How to Help a Child Who is Struggling With Reading
Let’s face it. Some children enjoy reading and diving into their favourite stories. Others, would rather do chores, eat vegetables…anything other than cracking open a book. Could there be a bigger issue? Maybe you...
How to Know When Your Child is Struggling with Reading
The single most asked question I receive in my private practice is, “How is my child’s reading?” The underlying concern is usually whether or not a child’s ability to read is developing normally. Ultimately,...
How to Stop Holiday Brain Drain and Keep Kids Learning This Season
As a teacher, assigning work over the December break was always a challenging decision to make. Some parents wanted homework for their child to limit downtime during the holiday, in hopes any academic progress...
