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Summer gives your child free time to read books they can’t fit in during the busy school year. A reading response journal helps kids think about what they’re reading and boosts their understanding. Here’s how to set up a summer reading response journal at home.
“Social competence” is a phrase that has gained prominence amongst us in the past few years, but what is it, and why should you care? In short, it is your teenager’s ability to interact effectively with peers and build healthy relationships.
Social competence in teens becomes increasingly important as your child navigates complex adolescent social dynamics and peer relationships.
Whether your teen seems naturally outgoing or prefers quieter social interactions, developing healthy relationship skills matters for their wellbeing. Understanding what healthy social development looks like helps you support your child without forcing inappropriate social situations or worrying unnecessarily about their unique social style.
Your kid probably kicks a soccer ball around the backyard or cheers for their favourite team during the World Cup. Maybe they dream about making it to the Olympics someday. These big sports events are perfect moments to start conversations about fairness – conversations that matter more than you might think.
Here’s the thing: while we’re watching amazing athletes compete, there’s a whole other story happening behind the scenes. And honestly? It’s a story your child should know about.
Does your child have a hard time with traditional classroom learning? The maker education movement offers a hands-on approach that helps kids understand science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through real projects. This learning style can be perfect for children who learn better by doing rather than just reading or listening.
We’ve written about STEM education and its growth into STEAM (adding arts to science, technology, engineering, and math). These subjects connect directly to maker-based learning, which focuses on creating and building to understand concepts.
When you explore the science of honeybees with your child, you’re opening doors to one of nature’s most fascinating partnerships. These incredible insects work tirelessly to pollinate the plants that produce our favourite foods while maintaining entire ecosystems.
Learning about honeybees transforms abstract biology concepts into concrete, observable science that your child can understand and appreciate. These amazing insects demonstrate pollination, ecosystem relationships, and environmental interdependence in ways that make complex scientific principles accessible and exciting for young minds.
The summer months give your teen time to work on college preparation. Without school assignments, they can focus on getting ready for college. With nearly 30% of first-year students dropping out, these 5 college preparation tips can help your teen succeed.