Did your child do well in elementary school but suddenly struggle in high school? They are not alone. Many students who had managed fairly well throughout elementary school see their grades drop and their motivation fade as soon as they transition to high school. But why?
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Summer is a well-deserved time of rest for teenagers, especially after a demanding school year. But for students who face learning difficulties, this break can lead to a loss of skills, known as the “summer slide.”
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The article “L’anxiété chez les jeunes en très forte hausse” by Pierre Saint-Arnaud (La Presse canadienne), published the 26th of October in Le Devoir reports concerns voiced by “L’Association des médecins psychiatres du Québec” regarding the increase in anxiety and stress in children and adolescents. They cite that 37% of Quebec youths are now impacted […]
“Le Secret des Bons Profs” by Jean-Benoit Nadeau in the September 2019 issue of l’Actualité, provides insight into a growing movement in Quebec where educators have seen the benefits of moving away from traditional teaching methods to what is being called “effective” teaching practices . Effective teaching looks at how to use specific strategies that […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Teach her a few tried-and-tested tricks for managing pressure. It’s normal for your child to feel pressure when she sits down to write and exam. The important thing is not to buckle under that pressure. In their book Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Set the tone for a successful exam period by creating a calm and positive atmosphere at home. With exams about to begin, it’s time to take some tips from Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry and their book Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Help her combat exam stress with proven calming techniques. Your child will inevitably feel a degree of stress during the exam period. In addition to helping your child prepare academically for her exams, you can also help her prepare emotionally, so she goes into her […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Be sure he spends time outdoors a few times a week, as it reduces stress and improves concentration. End-of year exams are fast approaching, and they will inevitably be a major source of stress for most students. One very simple thing you can do that […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Encourage her to harness the power of passion and perseverance. In their book, U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life), Dan Lerner and Dr. Alan Schlechter explain the roles that passion and perseverance play in achieving success. Here are some practical ways in […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Teach him to cultivate happiness and positivity. In their book, U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life), Dan Lerner and Dr. Alan Schlechter provide lots of research-based advice on how to thrive in school, at work and in life. One of the things […]
