Let me just assure you before you warm up those troll fingers to type some snarky comment—I adore being a mom. I’m thankful, I’m honoured, and I’m well aware of how lucky I am to have two wonderful, challenging kids. But (and there’s always a 'but'), sometimes I admit there are downsides to being a … [Read more...]
EQAO Testing Isn’t Just A Giant Waste Of Time—It’s Detrimental To Kids And Teachers
Towards the end of each year, thousands of children in Ontario participate in an activity that has absolutely no benefit to their education. No it’s not Crazy Hair Day (Crazy Hair Day is awesome.) With a name like Education Quality and Accountability Office testing, how can I possibly say that … [Read more...]
Why Raising Kids Is Like Being Stuck Inside Zoolander
(Photocredit: filmlinc.org) I was thinking the other day about how we all try our best to be model parents. That got me thinking about my favourite model, Derek Zoolander and all the ways Zoolander is like being a parent. Dealing with gross stuff Whether it's changing diapers, cleaning … [Read more...]
Should Canada Adopt South Korea’s New Parenting Initiative?
Aiming to prevent child abuse, the South Korean government is planning to provide lifelong parenting education, starting with lessons in school. Not only will children be learning these vital skills, but the government also hopes to see parenting lessons given to couples close to marriage, … [Read more...]
Turning The Page On Reading Struggles
My son has struggled with reading and writing for a few years now. It's been really hard to watch. I've been frustrated for him because it's stuff that has always come easily to me and I always hoped he would have a similar experience. I don't think any parent wants to watch their kid have to do … [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...]
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...]
Malala Yousafzai Becomes Youngest Person To Receive Nobel Peace Prize
17-year-old Malala Yousafzai was awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Friday morning. She is the youngest person ever to receive the prestigious award, sharing it with fellow children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi. The two were honoured for their ongoing efforts to make education a basic right … [Read more...]
So, First-Day Teacher Gifts Are A Thing Now?
When a friend asked about start-of-school teacher gifts on Facebook this week I was surprised. I mean, is this even a thing? Well, I Googled it and unfortunately, yes, first-day teacher gifts are a thing. A big thing (if you don't believe me, check Pinterest). I'm not sure what the purpose of a … [Read more...]
The Greatest Gift You’ll Give This Season is Hope.
I think it was George Carlin who said that inside every cynic there's a disappointed idealist. And don't I know it. At times, my wholehearted belief in something has been the beginning of that same belief's undoing; lean in too close to examine something and the entire weight of it might come … [Read more...]
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