Behaviour happens for a reason. Punishing it ignores the reason. ‘Old school’ thinking We’ve been taught that if we don’t give consequences when our children mess up, they won’t “learn their lesson”. This assumes children are inherently “bad” and don’t want to do well. It begins with the assumption that they prefer to misbehave unless we putContinue reading “Get Curious, Not Furious”
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Public Education Is Willfully Failing Our Children
Making education a political issue is the worst thing we could have done Political issues Instead of our children’s education, mental health, and development being the central focus, we’ve made education a political issue. Now the primary concerns are optics, data, and re-election prospects. Education should be a purely public service, a nonpartisan issue. The qualityContinue reading “Public Education Is Willfully Failing Our Children”
How To Study With ADHD
Effective study tips and strategies for fellow ADHDers Welcome to my nerd-dom I am a self-professed nerd (and proud of it). I love to read, I love to learn, and if school had been free, I would have remained a student for many more years. As it is, I have two degrees, and spend much of myContinue reading “How To Study With ADHD”
Inattentive ADHD & The Elephant Brain
Helping children and parents understand inattentive-type ADHD Book Review: Andrew’s Awesome Adventures With His ADHD Brain This article consists of two parts: The first is an explanation of inattentive-type ADHD and how it is different from other types. The second is a review of a book called Andrew’s Awesome Adventures With His ADHD Brain, by KristinContinue reading “Inattentive ADHD & The Elephant Brain”
Can’t Versus Won’t
Knowing when to push and when to back off is a difficult balance Thank you again! I continue to receive overwhelming response to my recent article, How Parenting Is Like Dog Training. Most of it is very positive, and those who disagree with some of what I wrote are asking intelligent, thought-provoking questions. I really appreciateContinue reading “Can’t Versus Won’t”
I Don’t Care What My Son Learns in Elementary School
I care a lot more about the environment than I do about the content For the record: I do value my son’s education. I appreciate teachers and the near-impossible task they are handed every single day: Please, educate these children. No, you may not have any more resources. No, you may not have better ventilation in yourContinue reading ” I Don’t Care What My Son Learns in Elementary School”
Convenience Shouldn’t Outweigh the Needs of Children
Anybody else’s school have rules about not letting the kids jump in puddles? How ridiculous is that? Send an email home asking parents to send extra clothes with their kids and let them PLAY. This morning I happily dug out my son’s rubber boots so he could splash in puddles at recess. WhenContinue reading “Convenience Shouldn’t Outweigh the Needs of Children”
Executive Functions in the Classroom
How teachers and school staff can support students with executive functioning difficulties In my personal and professional experience, when we inform a teacher that a student in their class has ADHD, a learning disability — or any divergent neurotype — they often nod as though they understand and don’t ask specific questions about that student.Continue reading “Executive Functions in the Classroom”
Manitoba PCs Name New Minister Of Education
He certainly can’t any do worse than the last one Mr. Ewasko brings much more experience to this role, having worked as a teacher and guidance counsellor for 17 years. Unfortunately, he takes on this portfolio during public education’s most difficult time in recent memory. Students are returning to school as the omicron variant rages across Manitoba;Continue reading “Manitoba PCs Name New Minister Of Education”
Dysgraphia in Autism and ADHD
Why you or your child might hate handwriting and printing Weakness in fine motor skills is an extremely common difficulty amongst those of us who are Autistic and/or have ADHD. It is estimated that more than 60% of ADHD and Autistic people have dysgraphia, a disorder of written expression; and over 90% of us have weaknesses in our fine motorContinue reading “Dysgraphia in Autism and ADHD”