learning and education


Top eight expert tips on Internet safety

Written by Joshua Duvauchelle

"The Net is vital to a child's success as a student as well as a future member of the work place,” says Alexis Moore, author of A Parent’s Guide to Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying and founder of Survivors in Action. “[It] poses dangers but can be a wonderful and powerful tool when utilized by supervised children who are aware of the dangers, and parents who engage with their child frequently.” To help you do just that, we chatted with some of the world’s top experts to get their sage tips regarding kids and online safety.

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Protecting your family online: experts tell you how

Written by Joshua Duvauchelle

Internet access is almost universal for Canadian children and teenagers – not just through the computer, but also via devices like game consoles, portable media players and smartphones. With such access come all of the Internet’s amazing learning and entertainment opportunities, but also the darker side of the online world.

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10 ways to boost your child's academic potential

Written by Julie Vaughan

We recently ventured into the proverbial teachers’ lounge to talk with some of today’s educators. We wanted to get their insights on how children can reach their highest potential in the classroom.

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Promote good listening skills

Written by Karen H. Whiting

What does the scientific community know about your kids? Here are three clips that summarize studies about children and their listening skills:

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Kindergarten readiness

Written by Katrina Cassel

How do you know if your child is ready for kindergarten? Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a child development psychologist and co-director of the Temple University Infant Lab, counsels parents against pushing their child into kindergarten too early. “It’s like the tortoise and the hare,” Hirsh-Pasek says. “The fastest starter isn’t always best in the end.”

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