Back to School
10 Tips for Easing Separation Anxiety in Preschool and Kindergarten Kids
Learned over the years by a preschool teacher and parent, these tips help for easing separation anxiety when dropping kids off at preschool or Kindergarten.
Tips for Managing Multiple Kids in Extra Curricular Activities
Facing a hectic activity schedule is daunting. Here’s how this mom of six managed multiple extra-curricular activities. (Doesn’t it already seem easier?)
From Classroom to Playground: A Parent’s Guide to Handling Pink Eye
As the school bells chime and your little ones head into the classroom, there’s no time for pink eye to…
Put the ‘Home’ Back in Doing Homework
Here are 10 tips from the experts at ABC Life Literacy Canada on how to make doing homework part of your daily routine.
Parents Beware: The First Weeks of School Are Weird
It’s a gong show, fellow parents. Be prepared. The first weeks of school are no fun.
How Teachers Really Feel About Going Back to School
We asked 10 teachers from across Canada to tell us the truth, anonymously, about what it’s really like for them going back to school.
Going Back to School with an IEP
If your child is headed back to school with an IEP, here are some strategies to develop a positive relationship with their teachers, so your kids can have a successful year:
Dear Daughters: 50 Reminders for When School Starts
Dear daughters—grab a cheese string and listen up, because this is important. These are things you need to remember when school starts.
Get the Most Out of Curriculum Night at Your Child’s School
Curriculum Night is a great opportunity to see your child’s school. To make the most of this quick visit, here are some key things you can do…