To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Teach him a time management habit that only takes five minutes per day. Time management is about much more than cramming as much work as possible into a limited time period. Planning-out your tasks can actually reduce a lot of unnecessary stress. As Georgetown University […]
Set yourself up to succeed by developing mini habits. This month, I will be focusing on the power of developing mini habits (also called micro habits). I was inspired by the book Mini Habits: Smaller Habits, Bigger Results, by Stephen Guise. In his journey to kick bad habits and develop better ones, Guise tried many […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Slow down and simplify your home environment. Our lives today are very busy and very programmed. And, on top of everything we have going on in our own lives, we face a constant barrage of information about the world from the internet and media. In […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Encourage her to make her bed every morning. In his book entitled “Make Your Bed,” former U.S. Navy Seal William H. McRaven explains ten important life lessons that he learned during his rigorous training. Lesson #1 is: “If you want to change the world, start […]
Help your child create a morning routine that helps her succeed The way we start our day sets the tone for how it is going to unfold. If you want your child to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to tackle challenges like exams, help her to develop a morning routine that both relaxes her […]
Help your child get back into school routines when school holidays end. Student success grows and flourishes when daily routines are practiced consistently. While school holidays are a much-deserved time for relaxation, fun and spontaneity, it is important for your child to get back into school-day routines as the holidays come to an end. Here […]
How to keep your child on track during the holiday period Make sure she/he gets plenty of exercise and fresh air; Encourage her/him to try some new games and activities (that do not involve a screen!); Try to stick to healthy habits and routines; Get her/him back into an earlier sleep schedule a few days […]
To help your child become an autonomous and resilient learner: Develop an optimal and predictable after-school routine Provide your child with a quiet and comfortable space for doing homework, that you can easily supervise, if necessary; Help your child discover an activity that helps him/her release stress, whether it be reading, music or exercise, and […]