Hard to believe that in just a few days the kiddies will be back to school! I don't know about you, but I have been wiping the tears from my eyes - tears of joy that is! Don't get me wrong, I love my children and really enjoy spending the summer months with them, however, it has presented some … [Read more...]
Why Are We Giving Kids So Much Homework?
As we start gearing up for back to school, there is a laundry list of things that need to get done—including the laundry! And it’s all in preparation for what is about to come: new classrooms, new teachers, new course loads and an endless stream of homework. Are you cringing yet? The thought of … [Read more...]
The Best Backpacks For Back To School
When you’re in school, your backpack represents who you are. Backpacks are an extension of a child’s personality, something they can wear to let the world know what kind of person they are. Are you sporty, a princess, a little hipster in the making? We’ve rounded up some of our favourite backpacks … [Read more...]
TOMS Launches Backpacks To Support Anti-Bullying
Lately it seems like bullying is an epidemic. We here about it all the time, and while people are well aware of the extremely negative effects, bullying is still happening. Kids are still afraid to go to school, afraid to turn on their computers, afraid to check their phones. And it sadly doesn't … [Read more...]
The Scary Reality Of Pursuing Your Dream
I’m about to do something I never thought I’d be able to do. It’s been a dream of mine for 15 years, but once I had kids, once I got divorced, I assumed I’d have to let go of my dream. It was expensive, impractical, not possible for whatever reason. It had become more of a fantasy. Until all the … [Read more...]
Toronto Elementary Students To Receive Report Cards
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has announced it will provide report cards to elementary students after protests from both students and parents. The TDSB announced the change Tuesday, saying that all 170,000 Grade 1 to 8 students will receive report cards with a summary of marks and … [Read more...]
Why Doodling In A Digital World Is Important
I was always a doodler. I used to doodle on the side of my notepads in school when I was a teenager. It was a way to help me think and while I didn't know it then, doodling is actually really important to our thought process. Luckily, I had supportive teachers who didn't mind the random doodles. I … [Read more...]
What Is STEM Learning & Why Should You Care?
Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with kids across Canada who have been working hard on some pretty neat ideas. What stood out to me was they were already immersed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Did they realize it? Some did, however most weren’t … [Read more...]
Mother Arrested Over Son’s School Absences, Questions Board Policy
A mother in Sylvania, Georgia turned herself into police earlier this month, after a warrant for her arrest was issued due to her son’s school absences. Julie Giles, 42, was arrested and placed in ankle shackles because her 10-year-old son Samuel had 12 unexcused absences from school. Giles is … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Reading, Writing And Arithmetics
While I am a fan of the arts and sports, I believe in the basics and have tried to instill a love of them into my son. Reading, writing and arithmetic are things I live for in a geeky way and I wanted to share that weird love with him. He has been somewhat reluctant—until recently that … [Read more...]
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