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By Joanne Foster, Ed.D. “Intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” ~ Martin Luther King Learning is like a hug—embracing awareness, thought, and knowledge. But it’s not just about words, numbers, or facts. There are many important skills and aspects of life
By Dr. Joanne Foster The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of day-to-day family living—and learning. Parents and children are spending lots of time together in rather constrained conditions. No playdates, park visits, community programs, outings, or social gatherings. However, with all this curtailment, there is nevertheless a bright side.
How to Get Your Child Started on Chores If you have children who jump for joy whenever you ask them to do chores, then you can consider yourself fortunate. Most kids these days wouldn’t likely be too happy if you tell them to get their hands off those gaming console
Help Your Child Beat The Bedtime Blues Children are continually growing and learning new skills. Coordination, motor skills, and socio-behavioral skills are essential for your child’s development. A good night’s sleep will help your little one progress and master these skills faster. Each night, children require 10-12 hours of sleep.
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Reassuring Young Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak By Dr. Joanne Foster www.joannefoster.ca Over the past several weeks, there has been a great deal of concern about the coronavirus. These are unprecedented times, and there is no way of knowing what lies ahead. Very young children may be aware that something
By Joanne Foster, Ed.D. “Intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” ~ Martin Luther King Learning is like a hug—embracing
By Dr. Joanne Foster The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of day-to-day family living—and learning. Parents and children are spending lots of time together in rather constrained conditions. No
How to Get Your Child Started on Chores If you have children who jump for joy whenever you ask them to do chores, then you can consider yourself fortunate. Most
Help Your Child Beat The Bedtime Blues Children are continually growing and learning new skills. Coordination, motor skills, and socio-behavioral skills are essential for your child’s development. A good night’s
Submitted on Wed, 04/01/2020 – 11:29am (republished with permission) 2020’s Most Innovative Baby and Children’s Products Voted On by Leading Experts from Romper, Good Housekeeping, Parents Magazine, What to
Reassuring Young Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak By Dr. Joanne Foster www.joannefoster.ca Over the past several weeks, there has been a great deal of concern about the coronavirus. These
