Supporting childrens’ sense of agency
What is a child’s sense of agency? In an educational framework, agency is broadly defined as the ability to influence events and make independent decisions that impact the world. We...
The benefits of active listening
Active listening vs Passive listening Some parents might think “I listen to my child all the time!” But are you actively listening? A rule of thumb is that if you...
5 ways to improve active listening
Active listening is important… really important Active listening is when parents are engaged in a conversation and are trying to understand the message their child is trying to communicate. Active...
Boost your child's social skills with these 3 tips
Sharing is caring… right? Many parents believe that the best way for their child to be caring, kind, generous, and cooperative with others is to teach them how to share....
Fewer toys = more creativity and imagination?
Parents naturally want the best for their kids and sometimes this results in rooms full of toys. While toys can be valuable learning tools, more is not necessarily better- many...
Parents should stop making their child apologize
Many parents want to teach their child to have good manners and show empathy for others. This is why if you see your child take a toy away from another...
Family meals: nutritional benefits, healthy relationships
School, work, homework, and after-school practices and activities often eat up a lot of time. It’s common to see parents reverting to quick, on-the-go meals in the car or in...
Teaching your child to be responsible
Your friend has a young daughter who packs most of her lunch. Your sister’s 2-year-old son cleans up his dishes after dinner. How did these parents get so lucky? It...
Cognitive benefits of bilingualism
There are many debates surrounding bilingualism but what is certain is that there are tangible, cognitive and social-emotional benefits associated with being bilingual. Below we will go over how raising...
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