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From what I’ve read and experienced over 25 years of therapeutic tutoring, you are probably not going to be able to find out what the problem is from your child. Most children who are having a difficult time don’t know how to figure out what is wrong, never mind communicate it clearly. If your child [...]

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Crafty Craft for Mother’s Day!
Oh Moms…what would we do without them??
Why, this craft of course!!

This beautiful little paper flower craft is super easy to make, is totally inexpensive, and the kids will love picking out the colours that Mom loves most.  Plus, these flowers never wilt so she can enjoy them [...]

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Welcome back and thank you for your interest in this subject matter. I’m sorry if your child is struggling at school. My youngest brother was diagnosed with a Learning Disability. My father hated school and dropped out in grade 8. I have worked with children who struggle at school for most of my life. It’s [...]

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Practice, Practice, Practice

by KarenM on   April 29, 2013

In keeping with my theme of what I would do if I were to suddenly discover my child was struggling at school, I will give you the next three steps I’d take to help. I’d also like to take a moment to tell you that it’s not your child’s fault if they are having trouble [...]

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If my child was struggling at school

by KarenM on   April 22, 2013

In considering what to write in this blog, I asked myself, “With the knowledge I have now, what would I do if I were to suddenly discover that my Grade Four child was struggling at school?” In case this is helpful to you, here are the very first steps I would take.
I would need to [...]

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Family Meals ~ Serving Dinner Family Style

by Nicole on   April 18, 2013

Family style is serving your meal at the table and letting your family and friends serve themselves. This a great opportunity to model manners and portion sizes to your children. Letting children serve themselves also empowers them and in turn is another way to support good self esteem. It allows them to feel [...]

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Conversations with Karen – Therapeutic Tutor

by KarenM on   April 15, 2013

Welcome to my Kids In Victoria blog. I have been a therapeutic tutor in Victoria for almost 25 years. My focus has been on children who are really struggling at school, particularly with reading, writing, spelling or math. Some students come to me with self-esteem issues, fears, anxieties, anger and frustration. All of these get [...]

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Friendship & The Play Date

by Maxine Fisher on   April 11, 2013

By Maxine Fisher Registered Clinical Counsellor & Music Therapist
For many of us the “Play Date” brings up feelings ranging from happiness to anxiety or outright despair. The thought of a play date can conjure up memories from when we were growing up, sometimes being excluded and how much we wanted to feel connected to peers. [...]

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