A child having a temper tantrum in a restaurant is an unpleasant experience not only for the parents but also the other customers. It is the parent’s responsibility to manage in such a way as to minimize the discomfort of the other guests but also teach you child more acceptable ways to handle frustrations. 1.Some children are simply not mature enough to handle some restaurants and it is an unrealistic expectation to even try. […]
Before I Was a Mom (author unknown) Before I was a Mom, I never thought about immunizations. I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. Before I was a Mom, I never had been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I slept all night. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. Before I was a Mom, I never […]
I am pleased once again to be a part of Fanshawe College’s CYW program at the Woodstock campus. This is a 3 year program with 6 semesters (3 in class at the college and 3 in the field). I am looking forward to reconnecting with a number of former students as their college supervisor. This 4 month field placement is where the students are able to put their academic training into practice.
Your child will spend 6 hours a day in a classroom with his teacher. That works out to about 1200 hours per year. It is a good idea to touch base with the teacher early in the school year to demonstrate that you care deeply about your child’s education and that you wish to be a contributing team player in the process. It is important that this first meeting have a positive tone and […]
A good teacher will attempt to fulfill the following roles for YOUR child and about 25 other kids also. He/she will need your help and support; teacher counsellor organizer disciplinarian encourager mentor book keeper role model assessor file trip planner social worker hot dog money collector coat finder arbitrator supervisor paper pusher fundraiser nose wiper musician artistic director report writer mediator parent substitute confidant lecturer facilitator curriculum planner leader tester safety consultant security officer […]
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