Medicating children: for school success
Some children in our schooling system have medical conditions that often require the use of medication to support their ability to attend a learning. Conditions such as ADHD, anxiety and ASD are very common in children in schools these days. […]
Reasons Parents Discuss With their Child’s Teacher
When a parent goes to their child’s school, they usually approach the teachers or the principal for one of four reasons. So when the teacher or principal asks the very first question, after a parent has expressed their issue, the […]
Choosing a school tips
Choosing a school for any child is a huge decision and comes with enormous responsibility on behalf of the parents. Let me suggest, first and foremost, it is the parents’ decision, not the child’s decision as to which school they […]
Repeating a school year, or not?
As a second half of the year arises teachers continue evaluating children’s progress and it is not uncommon that during parent teacher interviews for child’s readiness to take on the next year’s curriculum may arise. Invariably this leads to the […]
School readiness guide
At this time of year it is quite common for first time parents, and even parents with children starting school, to ask the question is my child ready for school. So it begs the question – how does a family, […]
3 Questions for Teachers to Ask Parents
When a parent comes and expresses some concerns to a teacher, the teacher can easily get defensive. If we are in a position to build a culture of trust and collaboration between parents and teachers, then I believe there are […]
Financial literacy for kids
In a “tap and go” world where anything can be purchased simply with a tap or swipe of a card, it’s fair enough that people are worrying about the future generation and their relationship with money. Will it get to […]
3 Questions Parent Should Ask Teachers
When a child comes home from school and expresses their concern for something that has happened during the day, the parent has a few responses from which they may choose in dealing with their child’s concern. If the parent believes […]