The Write Stuff: Developing Your Child’s Written Expression
One of the most common questions I get from elementary school-aged children is “Do I have to write?”. Writing is one of the most complex academic tasks. It is comprised of a number of skills that must be coordinated to communicate a coherent message to the reader,...The ABC’s of Teaching Your Child to Read
Now that you have set the stage to peak your child’s curiosity in reading by being a good role model and providing a language and literacy rich environment, let’s take a look at how to continue that momentum. You might assume that children learn to read simply by...Fostering a love of literature
Seven steps towards developing a love of literature I remember the first book that I ever read. And I remember the anticipation and joy that I felt whenever I was gifted a new book. Even now, I consider opportunities to curl up with a good book to be a special...Roots and Wings: 12 Ways to Help Teens Build Resilience through Covid-19
During Covid-19, everyone has had to adapt to a ‘new normal’, which poses unique challenges for every member of the family Many teens are struggling emotionally through this unprecedented time. In this article, we’ll explore how Covid-19 is affecting teenagers and outline 12 ways parents can help them build the resilience they need to cope and thrive during, and after, the pandemic.