“No, I don’t want to do it!” is what I used to hear from my children when they were angry and when they did not feel like listening. A lot of times, many parents send their children off to their rooms to calm down, because most parents need that time to compose themselves and figure out what the next course... Read More

According to studies done at LaTrobe University,  toddlers with autism were just as capable as typical preschool children to learn important life skills in a mainstream setting than a specialized setting.  These children were assigned to classrooms with students that were typical learners and those with other autistic students.  The results were profound. Over a time period of three years,... Read More

Most parents always hope and wish that their children could help more with household chores, but the reality is that children repel from doing chores.  Studies have indicated that when children help out more in the household they are more likely to help others  outside of the house.  This in turn makes them better citizens of the world.  Here are... Read More

The general assumption is always that gifted students need as little help as possible and perform at a maximum capacity in classroom settings.  But there is new research that shows that even this group of students benefit from training and explanation to learn.  Astonishingly enough, the benefits are the same for both types of groups, gifted and regular. When children... Read More

According to some parents, the teenage years are the most difficult time that they had to experience with their kids.  During this time, these youngsters have their hormones raging and they are stuck between leaving their childhood and becoming full fledged adults.   In addition to this, teenagers are making that transition from high school to a more independent life for... Read More

As a teacher, I have found that a lot of students struggle with mathematics at some point in their lives.  There are the exceptional few that get it all the time but on average students struggle with mathematics.  Parents are usually up in arms as to how they can solve their children’s complications with math without hiring pricey tutors to... Read More

New teachers sometimes have a difficult time establishing relationships with their students.  Veteran teachers are well versed in this skill however for candidates starting out in the field it can become awkward endeavour.  With the beginning of the new school year, teachers beginning their teaching careers can become much more effective educators if teachers get to know their students better. ... Read More

Many parents and educators would like to give less structure and more play during children’s primary years.  A new study has been conducted at University of Washington indicating that along with math and reading, language skills should also be reinforced.  Not only does learning elementary math and reading skills foster future success in children, but  grammar and vocabulary programs during ... Read More