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With the second week of school underway, you may start to see your child's anxiety. The Canadian Mental Health Association has put together a great resource to help caretakers understand and cope with any changes you see in your child's mental health. The past year and a half have been very challenging, but it is possible to still have good mental health!

Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety and Mental Health | CMHA Waterloo Wellington Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety and Mental Health September 1, 2021The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has recommendations to keep mental health top of mind while preparing for the quickly approaching school year The start of the school year can be a transitional....

The Covid-19 pandemic has cast parents in a role they weren't expecting - teacher. In a time of already heightened stress, trying to coax your child to complete assignments and homework can add more stress to an already tense home-life. If sitting in front of a computer for a few hours a day, trying to learn online is not accessible for you child, then don't force them to do it. If you are concerned they might fall behind, reach out to their teacher (or a tutor, like me!) to how else you can help your child learn during this unprecedented time.

Some parents are ditching their child's homeschool lessons, and experts say that's OK Some parents have decided to replace their child’s school assignments with other activities, such as baking, crafts and games -- a solution early childhood education experts say is perfectly fine.

Looking for some online academic support for your kids while they are at home? I am now offering one-on-one online tutoring to support students from grade 8 through 12 in any and all core courses. I have 12 years of experience and a library of resources beyond what is currently being offered by the Ministry and the local school boards. Please contact me for further information!