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My Child is Odd
The child or teen may act the class clown. The child may prefer to hang out with the adults. The child likely uses phrases, innuendo, jokes or sarcasm heard from others...
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Baking Lessons
Most kids love to help in the kitchen, especially with baking. Sure, it might take a little longer and end up being a bit messier, but it’s a great opportunity for them to learn valuable life skills...
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10 Things I Wish I'd Known About Learning Disabilities
Jane Ross, founder and Executive Director of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, shares the lessons that she learned the hard way. Trust...
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Parents Who React RIGHT to Report Cards Guarantee Great Results!
You take one look at those marks and the frustration sets in. How many times do you have to explain that good work habits are a life skill he or she...
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Easy Steps to Scrapbooking with Young Kids
Kids grow up so fast and if you don't try to capture some of these wonderful memories through some means, they'll all slip through the fingers just...
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Solving Sibling Rivalry
Squabbles between siblings are as inevitable as they are exasperating. The good news is that a certain amount of sibling rivalry is normal. In fact, the wrangling between brothers and sisters can teach children...
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Activity Overload
Even though provincial test results suggest academic skills are declining and standards are dropping, many parents appear to be too busy to pick up the slack. When David Elkind wrote the Hurried Child...
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Pack a Healthy School Snack
School snacks provide children with the energy they need to move through the day. Packing tasty food that will keep them going is important. CPO Nutrition Expert, Heidi Boyd shares advice on packing...
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Manners Begin at Home
“Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners.” (Author Unknown) Although we’re more relaxed about etiquette and manners today than we...
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Backpack Safety
Parents spend an average of $1,098 (1) and countless hours ensuring their children get off to the right start for the school year – from school books to electronic accessories to nutritious snacks – and...
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The Parent-Teacher Interview
Parent-teacher interviews are a valuable resource to help your child achieve academic success. It’s the perfect time to ask questions and see how you can best support your child’s learning. In...
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Allowances
Before children can learn to manage money well, they first need to be able to get their hands on the stuff. The debate about allowance - how much children should receive and who should manage it - rages...
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ADHD Child? A Letter for their Teacher
Do you have an ADD child going to school this year? The following is a standard letter given to many teachers by the parents of ADD children. Although teachers are learning more and more lately about ADD, many...
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Affirming Your Children's Voice
"Stop interrupting me when I'm talking." "You have to learn to speak up for yourself." "You ask too many questions." "Tell me with words. I don't understand...
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Back to School Traditions
Family traditions can bring a family closer together; they can make children feel secure, and promote feelings of togetherness and uniqueness. The back-to-school season offers a great opportunity to celebrate the...
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