Self Esteem and Knowing Yourself
Be careful what you tell your children
These little sayings seem harmless but they can leave negative traces and give your child a false sense of guilt. Here is a quick autopsy of the parental language.
6 to 8 years old
Self Esteem and Knowing Yourself
School Health
Setting bedtimes during the school year
During the summertime, we tend to be more permissive about our children's sleeping schedule. But once the school year begins, we must set bedtimes for our children. Adequate sleep is the best way to keep children concentrated, in shape and in a good mood; ready to face a full day of school!
September 16, 2019
Behaviours and Discipline
Is consistency the key to success?
How useful is that consistency with a capital “C” that everyone is talking about? Super useful, I swear. But what is consistency exactly?
September 16, 2019
Integration
Helping your child adapt to school
Starting school, or even going back to school, every September, represents an important moment in your child’s life. Here are some ways in which your child can learn to adapt to school.
September 9, 2019
Problems
My child stresses over school
Does your child whines every morning before leaving for school? Do they make up crazy stories to avoid doing homework? What if your child is feeling stressed out about going to school?
September 9, 2019
Homework and Study
How to: 10 tips to surviving homework
Back to school period hits us all like a ton of bricks. It doesn't just affect your child! We have to help with homework, wash the uniforms, get all the right supplies ready, and the list goes on. Here are 10 strategies to survive the few first weeks and how to get back into the routine.
September 9, 2019
Relationships with Others
How to: Dealing with a confrontational child
Your child doesn’t listen to you? Do they disobey you? Do they get hostile or aggressive when you ask them to do something? Why and how should you react? Here is some advice.
September 9, 2019
Relationships with Others
Flying solo vs being popular: Making friends and making sure your child can manage without them
Nobody ever calls your child; they never ask to invite anyone over and they seem to be playing alone at school. Is there something deeper going on?
September 9, 2019
Integration
How kids adapt to starting school
Your baby's all grown up and starting kindergarten. You're proud, but you also notice that they have started developing some unsettling behaviours. Keep reading to learn more about how kids adjust to school and peer influences!
September 2, 2019
Integration
Starting school on the right foot
Children start developing the skills that will help them in school from the first years of life. Parents and childcare workers play a role in helping children get ready for school.
August 26, 2019
Activities and Hobbies
Fun science experiments for the kids
Summer is ending but that doesn't mean the special activities with the kids have to end! Why not try your hand at easy and educative scientific experiments that allow them to learn while having fun... and get them in the mood for school!
August 26, 2019
Family life
A few tips for a successful routine
Let us start by saying that the routine we’re referring to here is synonymous to stability. All forms of stability provide a feeling of security to children of all ages.
August 19, 2019
Special Files
Children and Santa
We rediscover Christmas through the eyes of children : meeting Santa Claus, writing him a letter, seeing all the colorful parades, the movies we love to watch in anticipation of the big night…
Holidays games and activities
Looking for inspiration to stay busy and entertained during the Holidays ? We have great suggestions for the whole family!
