Tag: school
Parent, Child and Teacher
If you were asked to reflect upon your school days, I am sure that many would remember a special relationship with one or more teachers. A neighbour told me that growing up in India, she knew that her teacher, second to her mother, was one…
Coping with transitions as a parent
Flicking through the television channels last week, I caught a glimpse of Robyn, Dr. Phil’s wife, dabbing away tears and holding the hand of another parent faced with her daughter’s imminent departure away from home to university. The single parent whose daughter sat next to…
The importance of reading to your child
A couple of weeks ago, your school aged child should have come home with a booklet written by Ben Wicks, entitled Born to Read. If she didn’t or if you have a child whose not yet attending school, you can pick up a free copy…