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Tip of the Week – October 24 to 28, 2022

You can help your child or youth develop healthy self-esteem by focusing and building on their current strengths. Want more information? Why not join us for a FREE virtual workshop. Register here. You can also complete our eLearning course, What’s the Big Deal About Self-esteem? Helping your Child Grow Healthy Self-esteem at your pace.

Tip of the Week – October 17 to 21, 2022

If your child has ADD/ADHD and is struggling at school and with understanding or completing their homework, talk to your child’s teacher. Even some simple strategies such as having them sit at the front, breaking tasks down into smaller steps, or providing them with (visual) written instructions can make all the difference in your child’s […]

Tip of the Week – October 10 to 14, 2022

Parenting a Child with Autism? You can support their learning with these strategies:  Use clear, concrete language. Allow for processing time. Provide time to transition between topics and learning spaces. Provide written step-by-step instructions and outlines for lengthy topics. You can find many more resources (including the Learning Support Menus the above tip was taken […]

Tip of the Week – October 3 to 7th, 2022

Instead of placing emphasis on the result of your child’s efforts (such as test results or winning a game), why not acknowledge or celebrate their progress instead? “Children need encouragement like a plant needs water.” – Rudolf Dreikurs

Tip of the Week – September 26 to 30th, 2022

Homework time can be a challenge for parents. If you find yourself in a power struggle, involve your child in working out solutions and take their suggestions seriously. Pick a time when you are both calm. Join us virtually for a FREE Homework Survival Strategies workshop at 7 pm on Thursday, September 29th, 2022. Register […]

Tip of the Week, September 19 to 23, 2022

Knowing your child’s personality type will help you identify when they may be facing a stressful situation at school or with their peers. You can then decide what they need in the moment, and how you can guide them towards helping themselves to cope with their stressors in healthy ways. ***************** Find out how to […]

Tip of the Week, September 12 to 16, 2022

Your parenting style matters when trying to create a positive and supportive atmosphere. Establishing mutual respect and trust with your child gives them a feeling of safety and security so that they will likely not be afraid to discuss with you any issues or challenges at school. ***************** Looking for more information on Parenting Styles […]

Tip of the Week – September 5 to 9 , 2022

Help your child get off to a GREAT start for the new school year! Take time now to encourage and teach your child ways to organize themselves and their school routines to help them become more independent. Keep your expectations realistic, be patient and let them voice their own ideas on how to do this. […]

Tip of the Week – August 22 to 26, 2022

Did you know that discipline means ‘to teach’? Try allowing a naturally occurring (safe) consequence that results from your child’s behaviour to discipline your child and help them learn self-regulation. If you want to learn more about discipline, take our eLearning course, Keys to Success in Discipling.

Tip of the Week – August 8 to 12, 2022

If you are new to Canada and find that your relationship with your child is tense and stressed, try to avoid doing things for your child that they can do for themselves. This helps the child develop healthy independence, self-reliance and can help create a positive atmosphere in your home. If you are new to […]