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Back to School: Preplan for Success!

July 31, 2011 by Cayla

You know what I think of when I think of the first day of school?  It's the optimistic odour of freshly sharpened pencils.  Sharpened pencils standing at attention in recycled jars, along with chairs tucked under child-sized desks, and a chalkboard that says, "Welcome" in perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: appropriate clothing for school, back to school tips, education expert, good sleep habits, school routines

A Teacher’s Story: From Special Ed to the Honour Roll

April 26, 2011 by Carol Enright

By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingI have a new Facebook friend.  Her name is Katie.  We became friends last week on her 18th birthday, the age I tell my students I can honour their friend request.  But Katie isn't just any friend, she is my all-time favourite student.I met … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: and Reading, education expert, facebook friends, learning disability, recipes, running, Special Education teacher, teachers and facebook

Learning about Learning Styles

January 28, 2010 by Rob

Ever have difficulty helping your children understand their homework? Do your children ever try to convince you that it's easier to study with the TV or music blaring? Or with friends over? Well ... they may be right! It all depends on their learning style. You likely already know something about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: education, education expert, learning styles, Rob Stringer, Youth Coach, Youth Coach Canada

Learning to Remember

September 15, 2009 by Rob

How would you rate your memory? Excellent? Good? Fair? (Or perhaps you've already forgotten the question?!)Every day many demands are made on your child's memory--be it learning the sounds letters make, new words, math facts, or perhaps even difficult scientific formulas. For some, this complex and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: academic success, education, education expert, memory, Rob Stringer, school, success, Youth Coach, Youth Coach Canada

Be Firm, Fair & Consistent

August 5, 2009 by Rob

As a teacher and parenting coach, I am often asked to share tips on how parents can control their one or two kids as effortlessly as many teachers manage a class of twenty-five or thirty. Although setting limits and boundaries is a necessary part of teaching and parenting, it isn't always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: education, education expert, parenting, Rob Stringer, school, Youth Coach

Tips to Support Struggling Learners

May 1, 2009 by Rob

As a parent you hate to see your kids struggle--be it physically, emotionally, or academically. Luckily for them (and you) most of these times are likely short lived and your children soon forget. But what if struggle has become part of their daily lives .. especially at school? This month I'd like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: academic, coach, education, education expert, expert advice, flashcards, math, mom blog, Rob Stringer, school, struggling learners, success, Youth Coach Canada

Helping Children Master the Basic Facts

April 15, 2009 by Rob

Do you or your child still struggle with your basic facts? Does the thought of adding or subtracting two numbers in your head make you cringe? Every teacher knows someone who still counts on his/her fingers, or guesses when asked to calculate a simple addition or subtraction question. But it doesn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: academic, addition, basic facts, coach, education, education expert, expert advice, flashcards, math, mom blog, Rob Stringer, school, subtraction, success, Youth Coach Canada

Classroom Secrets: Tips to Support Struggling Learners

March 17, 2009 by Kath

As a parent you hate to see your kids struggle--be it physically, emotionally, or academically. Luckily for them (and you) most of these times are likely short lived and your children soon forget. But what if struggle has become part of their daily lives ... especially at school?This month I'd like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: blog, blogger, blogging, education, education expert, expert advice, learning styles, mom blog, mommy blog, parenting, parenting blog

5 Tips to Nurture Improved Thinking Skills

February 25, 2009 by Rob

  While the teaching of content such as math facts, grammar rules, and capital cities has always been part of the school experience, there is now a greater emphasis to also focus on the development of thinking skills. After all, learning how to analyze, evaluate, and come up with creative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: academic, coach, education, education expert, expert advice, mom blog, school, success, thinking skills

What’s my Motivation?

January 27, 2009 by Rob

Why does getting your child to do something for you one day seem so simple, yet another day seem almost impossible? The good news is that educational researchers from around the world have also wondered the same thing, and have found some answers. Just like the proverbial struggling actor trying to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: education, education expert, expert advice, mom blog, motivating children, motivation

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