Archive for 'Early School'
Girls and Education
Setting high expectations for our daughter’s education. Girls and Education There was a time when girls rarely went onto university or college. Today, more than 50% of university degrees are awarded to women. Still, many girls [...]
Boys, Education & Activities
How encouraging your son’s interests makes him a better student. Boys, Education and Activities What is your son passionate about? If it’s not getting top marks, don’t worry. You can help him to do well in [...]
Signs of Reading Difficulties
What to do when learning to read is easier said than done. Signs of Reading Difficulties For some kids learning to read is quite the challenge. But since reading is so integral to a child’s education, [...]
Computers & TV in Bedrooms Linked to Children’s Weight and Sleep Problems
A recent study out of the University of Alberta has shown that computers and televisions in children’s bedroom negatively affects their sleep and weight. This research is the first to find a correlation between sleep, diet [...]
Headaches in Children
That do when your child complains of headaches and migraines. Headaches in Children Somehow we don’t associate children with headaches. Maybe that’s because we think of headaches as being related to stress, something that we hope [...]
Common Cold
A few ideas on how to prevent the common cold in your child. Common Cold It’s always amazing just how many colds a child comes down with in a year. In fact some winters it may [...]
Speech and Socialization
Is there a connection between speech and self esteem? Speech Socialization For kids, there’s nothing quite like friendship. And since communication is so much a part of friendship, it’s important that our children learn to clearly [...]
What To Do If Your Child Has Growing Pains
Those aching legs and sore muscles that our youngsters experience could be growing pains. Are they cause for concern? During the preschool and early school years, many children experience relatively severe pains in their legs, often [...]
How to Cope With the Loss of a Pet
Why it’s important to take our children’s grief seriously. Loss of a Pet Does your child have a small pet? Then be prepared for the inevitable. When children loose a small pet like a hamster or [...]
Over-Scheduling Your Kids During School
How to know if you’re over scheduling your child’s after school agenda. Over-Scheduling Kids Not only are children starting back into school at this time of year, they’re also enrolling in after school lessons and sports [...]
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