Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is defined as a group of behavioral symptoms that include short attention span, distractibility, impulsivity and over activity. It is completely normal for kids to have some inattention, impulsivity, and over activity but for people with ADHD these behaviours will likely be more severe, occur more often, and interfere with […]
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Managing And Overcoming Failures
Nobody and moreover, no student, is a stranger to failure, whether it be a low grade, a failed test or assignment, or a rejected college application. Each individual has methods with which they cope (or do not cope) with their struggles and differing views of failure. It is important to understand that failure can be […]
Is Your Teen Really An A+ Student?
Receiving acceptance letters from good universities may be challenging, however, in the last decade, surviving university has become a bigger issue for students. Many students fail their first-year courses and suffer from stress-related problems. The dramatic drop in performance from high school to university impacts students’ mental health as they struggle to cope with the […]
Tips For Success When Taking Online Courses
Online education is becoming common practice, particularly for those who prefer a more affordable and flexible learning option. Many high schools offer online courses nowadays to engage more students in a learning environment that fits their preference. However, with that much freedom given, challenges come along in terms of time management, discipline, and self-motivation. To […]
How To Choose A Course
When the time comes to choose a course to take, the decision making process may branch off into two distinct paths trailing into subsequently different thought spirals: being overwhelmed by the choices (whether for better or for worse) or on the other hand, finding none of them appealing and being unsure, perplexed, or indifferent. Choosing […]
Why Spelling and Grammar Should Matter
You may have heard it before: a teacher flaps their hand nonchalantly in the direction of the class. “Don’t worry. Spelling doesn’t matter,” they say. They smile as a few sighs of relief are exhaled in the background. Maybe one of them was yours. That, or you were confused. Unsettled, even. Even though the human […]