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Whether your child is in the middle of writing exams or is beginning a regular week at school, parents often wonder and worry about how much and when to provide school work help to their children. In this months column, I will tackle this topic and offer you lots of food for thought.
Helping with homework: when does help become a hindrance?
Click here to read this month's article
I was an independent, motivated student and so my parents never felt the need to watch over me to make sure my school work was done. They trusted that I knew what I was doing and so long as I continued to prove them right, they left me alone.
I understand that not every student is motivated or eager to do well. So parents often ask my advice about how much intervention is appropriate, and where/ how to draw the line when it comes to helping with school work.
My answer is not the same for everyone...
Read more at http://www.helpmesara.com/2014/01/helping-with-homework-when-does-help-become-a-hindrance/.
There's no podcast to share this month but stay tuned for next months podcast about why so many children seem to have sensitivities to food and the environment these days and what parents can do to help. |
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News & Notes
My colleague, Kim Abramowitz, who is also the Art Therapist in my Thornhill office, is a talented artist too. She will be sharing her work at her first solo art exhibit running from Friday February 28th to Sunday March 2nd, 2014 at the Peter MacKendrick Community Gallery in Toronto. For more information, please see below:
Where: The Peter MacKendrick Community Gallery - 601 Christie Street
When: Friday February 28, 10am-5pm
Saturday March 1, 9am-5pm
Sunday March 2, 10am-5pm
Another colleague, Psychologist and Author, Sarah Chana Radcliffe, will be presenting on 'Raising Children without Raising your Voice' at Chabad Markham in Thornhill, on Tuesday February 18th at 8pm. To reserve a spot or for more information, please see below:
To read about about helping your kids open up, read my most recent column in Parents Canada Magazine
Also, please like my Facebook page and follow @helpmesara on twitter.
Until next time…
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