Resources From June 2023

Is your child enrolled in a summer learning program this summer? Most children look forward to summer vacation but end up being bored. While boredom has some benefits—it encourages creativity—it can also lead to negative behaviours.   Yet finding something to do isn’t always easy; children and older teens need guidance from parents to bring structure […]

Student boredom is a problem that impacts educational institutions and parents all around the world. While boredom is often connected to disengagement, its influence grows stronger as students advance through their academic journey. As students become older, they typically lose motivation and interest in school, which can cause various problems.  According to University of Waterloo […]

We all have our favourite books from childhood, but which books would you say were the greatest children’s books of all time? In a world captivated by video storytelling, placing value on books is a healthy habit for students and adults alike! BBC Culture set out to determine the greatest children’s books ever written. The […]

In our daily lives, we rely on cognitive skills known as executive function to set goals, make decisions, and stay focused.  Acting as a “management system” for our brains, executive function coordinates various tasks such as motivation, emotion, and attention. While different experts may categorize executive function differently, there is a consensus that working memory […]

As a student, homework and studying can be challenging, especially when work takes an extra long time to complete. Students sometimes need extra support to complete tasks in a set amount of time. Students who take extra long to complete simple tasks may require help with time management as they can quickly become overwhelmed. Here […]

All students have experienced getting a test or a project handed back with a mark much lower than they expected. Should students be allowed to redo their work? There are both pros and cons to allowing students to redo their work. Some students may struggle with the concept or the workload, while others might have […]

Technology has become an integral part of our lives. So, it’s no surprise that kids and teens spend more time than ever in front of screens.  Whether it’s for school, socializing, or entertainment, the amount of time our kids spend on screens is a concern for many parents. While technology has undoubtedly brought us many […]

In today’s digital age, it’s easy to forget the importance of handwriting. We type on keyboards and swipe on screens, leaving behind the traditional practice of putting pen to paper. But according to a recent article in The Atlantic, there’s a renewed interest in the art of handwriting amongst GenZ. Handwriting has been around for […]

Mathematics is an essential subject that forms the foundation of many aspects of life.  From basic calculations to complex problem-solving, math is a crucial tool that helps students in their daily lives. However, for many students, math can be a source of anxiety, boredom, and frustration. The idea of making math fun again may seem […]