Tip of the Week: Nov 1-7
“Learning about temperament changes the way we think – and react – to the children in our lives! The traits are not good or bad. Where the trait falls on the spectrum may make it easier or harder for the child to adjust to some situations.” Nanci Burns and Nancy Rubenstein
Tip of the Week: Oct 25-31
Be aware of how your words and fears may influence your child. Remember, children listen carefully to adult conversation, even when it appears they are distracted or unable to understand. Have adult conversations away from your children.
Tip of the Week: Oct 18-24
New to Canada? Avoid doing things for your child that they can do for themselves. This helps the children develop healthy independence and self-reliance – traits that can help them do well in their new school and in their new country.
Tip of the Week: Oct 11-17
Children with ADD/ADHD may need your help when playing or trying to get along with peers. You can help your child develop social skills by encouraging and acknowledging their efforts in being helpful or doing kind acts such as sharing, allowing another child into the line ahead of them or helping a younger child.
Tip of the Week: Oct 4-10
Being an involved father by talking, playing, and making your children a part of your world, teaches communication skills, how to get along with others, and allows you to share family, cultural/religious values. You can also help your children do better in school.
Tip of the Week: Sep 27-Oct 3, 2021
Remember that respect is not just what we say; it’s also how we say things. Children learn to be respectful by mimicking and learning from their parents.
Tip of the Week: Sep 20-26
Discipline is about guiding and teaching, helping children make wise decisions about their behaviour and allowing them to gradually accept responsibility for their choices and actions.
Tip of the Week: Sep 13-19
If your child is dyslexic, you may need to push to get the services your child needs. Make sure to work with the school to set up an IEP (Individual Education Plan) that spells out your child’s needs and helps you track progress.
Tip of the Week: Sept 6-12
A good approach when devising a homework strategy is to wait until the two of you are calm and cooperative not angry.
Tip of the Week: Aug 30 – Sep 5
Help your child learn the life skill of problem solving by helping him or her see the choices and the possible consequences of each one.