Will My Child Be Like Me?
Roots and routes: I’m an artist (architect, jockey, gymnast…) will my child be one, too? by Dr. Joanne Foster – www.joannefoster.ca “Each of us has a responsibility to give children what they need to follow their interests, affirm their strengths, and develop their capabilities.” Children learn from what they’re exposed to, and they […]
Children’s Learning: Questions For Reflection
Children’s Learning: Questions For Reflection by Dr. Joanne Foster, joannefoster.ca As one season, month, or year morphs into another, there are plenty of opportunities to reflect on how to encourage your child’s learning. This includes asking yourself key questions about their needs, educational options, learning environments, provisions, and supports. To that end, you’ll probably want […]
Let’s Be Honest
LET’S BE HONEST Dr. Joanne Foster – www.joannefoster.ca “An open, honest, and careful response to your child’s questions, made with sensitivity to their level of understanding, can be helpful—even essential—to their healthy self-concept and continued joy in the learning process.” 1 Children need someone they trust and with whom they can talk about […]
Building Confidence
Building confidence by Dr. Joanne Foster – www.joannefoster.ca Young children who are outgoing, playful, assertive, creative, and happy are often thought to be confident. They appear to feel good about themselves, as they interact with their environment, and experience the joys inherent in using their competencies and developing new skills. That is what confidence […]
Am I Overthinking Early Literacy?
Am I Overthinking Early Literacy? by Philip Mott, http://www.philipmott.com Parents of young children are bombarded with content about creating the perfect environment for encouraging literacy. You may have been coming into parenthood with your own ideas about how you’ll create this environment. While you weigh different offerings and create your own plan for your […]
Simple Pleasures
Simple Pleasures Dr. Joanne Foster – www.joannefoster.ca As thoughts turn to summer holidays in the wake of COVID-related restrictions, families are looking for exciting things to do. Something a little different, perhaps, or just plain fun. Not too pricey or complex. It would be ideal if children could learn at the same time, and […]