For many post-secondary students, each month comes with its individual obstacles but none seem as trying as when the middle of the school year comes hurtling. With assignments and papers mounting and the tide of upcoming exams swelling underneath, it’s all too easy to be swept away by the current of stress. While stress is […]
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8 Tips for Choosing the Right University
The transition from high school to university is a big and important one. This may be the first big decision you make about your education, and where you choose to study will dictate a large part of your life for the next 3-5 years. As university application season is upon us, here are 8 tips […]
Shrinking Violets: Introversion and the Classroom
The average classroom houses a multitude of students, all of whom possess different talents and personalities. The majority of classroom spaces are designed to support individuals who are outgoing and outspoken, but where does this leave the rest? Introverted students are equally capable learners but can be hampered by common classroom practices such as group […]
The Negative Effects of Helicopter Parenting
Are you a helicopter parent? If you find yourself hovering over your child, taking on too much responsibility for their experiences, success, and failures, or filling their daily schedules with more than enough tasks, you might be. Being a helicopter parent means being involved in a child’s life in a way that is “overcontrolling, overprotecting, […]
The Case for Class Participation: Raise Your Hands!
We know it all too well. Enter: the frazzled teacher, who poses a question to the class and waits for a response expectantly but is only met with a tense stillness thick enough to run a knife through. A smattering of guilt sinks in the back of your mind. You know the answer and you […]
How To Study: 5 Awesome Tips for Parents of K-12 Students
For success in high school and post-secondary education, it is imperative to adopt effective learning techniques. Most Canadian students lack proper study habits because these skills are not taught in schools. So even students who are motivated often struggle in their core subjects, such as English, math, and sciences. If your child is struggling with […]