by Tutors on Call | Jun 1, 2018 | Academic Skills, Graduation, Health, Insights, Raising Teens, Technology
5 Ways to End the School Year Strong The school year is winding down. It’s been jam-packed with so many activities, adventures, triumphs and failures. Your child is exhausted. Studying and getting good grades are probably the furthest things from your child’s mind as...
by Tutors on Call | May 24, 2018 | Health, Insights, Raising Teens, Technology
Cell Phones in Classrooms: Pros & Cons Technology is a powerful learning tool. It makes concepts come alive when used correctly. However, concerns have been raised about using a cell phone in the classroom. Those against the use of cellphones in the classroom deem...
by Tutors on Call | Apr 15, 2018 | Health, Insights
The Ugly Face of Cyberbullying In the digital age, schools are grappling with an insidious menace known as cyberbullying. Far from traditional face-to-face bullying, this modern form of aggression spreads its roots deep within the online world, inflicting emotional...
by Tutors on Call | Apr 1, 2018 | Health, Insights
Strategies To Help Your Child With ADHD “This child is bouncing off the walls!” exclaims the frustrated mother. Dealing with short-lived rambunctious energy is one battle parents fight daily. But, when this rambunctiousness becomes 24/7 spectacle parents begin tearing...
by Tutors on Call | Mar 15, 2018 | educational activities, Holiday Educational Activities, Insights
Educational Activities During Spring Break Finding educational activities during spring break that engage your children can be challenging. Any holiday is viewed by children as a time for fun and games. The trick is to find activities that strike a balance between fun...
by Tutors on Call | Mar 1, 2018 | Health, Insights, Raising Teens
Strategies to Reduce Anxiety The world looks different through the eyes of a child. Some things that an adult may be able to overcome with ease may seem like an insurmountable mountain to a child. Statistics Canada reveals that in 2013 about “2.6 percent of Canadians...
