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 […]
Click here to watch the TED Talk A current hypothesis about ADHD’s root and an alternative perspective – including several benefits of the condition – regarding how we engage with it in our schools, homes and selves.
Fostering a growth mindset in yourself will have a positive impact on your child. How we perceive our abilities and talents greatly affects the paths we take in life. Believing that you are born with a set of fixed abilities and talents can really limit your success and fulfilment. Happily, science has shown that, through […]
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 […]
If your child is feeling overwhelmed by stress, suggest a healing walk outdoors. Spring has finally arrived, and the trees and flowers are in full bloom. It’s a perfect time to discover the healing powers of nature! Believe it or not, taking mindful walks outdoors – especially surrounded by trees – has been scientifically shown, […]
During our Exam Preparation Breakfasts, we summarized how students should prepare for exams and the steps they should take when they sit down to write them. Following a consistent routine and tackling every exam in a slow and focused manner will reduce your child’s stress levels and help him succeed. Here is the basic routine […]
Help your child get through the exam period by creating the conditions for success. It’s a fact of life: writing end-of-year exams is stressful. Here are a few things that students and parents can do to reduce exam-related anxiety and create the best conditions for success. Planning Students should always make a study plan in […]
Help your child learn the value of truthful living. In his recent book, “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos,” Dr. Jordan Peterson explains the benefits of living one’s life truthfully: knowing who you truly are and what you truly want. If you embrace these basic personal truths, you will be able to set […]
UDL AS SEEN BY MCGILL The following video is a great explanation of how and why UDL should be implemented in schools. HOW CENTENNIAL ARRIVED AT THE FOREFRONT OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION Frederic Fovet, Director of the Office of Students with Disabilities at McGill (2011-2015) is an inclusion and UDL consultant, his expertise is based on […]