If you are parenting a child with autism.
Be prepared to advocate for them at school in a collaborative way. Just remember that your words and tone matter: it’s not what you say but how you say it. For more strategies to help, go here: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-autism/ Tip of the Week – October 16 to 20, 2023
About encouraging your child.
Notice and encourage every small step your child makes – in school and in other areas. For some ‘words’ that can help encourage your child, click here. Tip of the Week – October 9 to 13, 2023
If your child has a learning disability.
Stay calm and positive. We all have unique personalities and different ways of learning. It is just a matter of discovering what works best for your child. For more resources, go to: https://familyedcentre.org/categories/parenting-a-child-with-a-learning-disability/ Tip of the Week – October 2 to 6, 2023
About implementing routines.
Having a regular routine gives children stability; introduce one routine at a time and when appropriate ask the child for input. Tip of the Week – September 25 to 29, 2023
About homework efforts.
Give your child a choice of when to do homework and make sure they have a specific spot (that works well for them) to complete it. Tip of the Week – September 18 to 22, 2023
About helping your child succeed in school.
Be sure to give your child healthy food to help them succeed in school. A healthy diet helps your child’s body and mind. Looking for some ideas? Check out this free resource. . For more resources in various languages, click here. *Applicable to all children 2+ Tip of the Week – September 11 to 15, […]
About getting ready to send your pre-schooler to kindergarten.
When you know your child’s temperament, you can predict their reactions to the school environment and help them find coping strategies. Click here for more tips on school readiness and temperament. Click here to explore temperament traits and to view in other languages. Tip of the Week – September 4 to 8, 2023
Tip of the Week – August28 to September 1, 2023
Getting ready to send your children back to school? Consider introducing regular family meetings as part of routine building and scheduling and be sure to include your children’s input. When children feel that their contributions are valued and taken seriously, it is a good step towards developing healthy self-esteem. For more tips about family meetings, […]
Tip of the Week – August21 to 25, 2023
When you feel yourself getting angry, take time out before you explode or yell at your children. Take some deep breathes, mow the lawn, take a shower, or a quick walk around the block, if possible. The audio below will give you some other ideas for coping with your anger: https://familyedcentre.org/downloads/eng-aud-strategies-to-cope-with-your-own-anger/ Check out our anger […]
Tip of the Week – August 7 to 11, 2023
Siblings fighting? Try to apply a ‘feelings first’ approach for each of them without taking sides, then try to let them work it out. “Natasha, you seem angry because it is your turn to play on the electronics. Josh, you’re frustrated because this is the highest level you have ever reached, and you want to […]