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“Any chance you can scrap the final exam?” This was the question that one of our tutors, who also teaches at an Ontario University, was asked on the second day

Parents intuitively know that raising self-confident children and young adults is important. Confident students are more likely to participate in class, are perceived as ‘smarter’ by teachers, and do better

The importance of student-centered learning at the high school and post-secondary level Parents, professors, and post-secondary students who value achievement likely all agree that mastering the material and getting good

Sleep is one of the most important contributors to physical and mental health! For students, sleep is crucial and affects learning and academic performance. Canadian statistics are quite shocking:  1

At some point, most parents wonder what their youngster’s personality will be like. Psychologists have identified what is often referred to as the “Big Five” traits. These include openness to

As June approaches, students are looking forward to their summer holidays. While the summer break is an important time for relaxing and recharging, parents and educators can help their students

Advances in educational neuroscience over the past 30 years have greatly changed the way we understand brain development. We now know brain development is grounded in caring relationships and that

What is executive functioning? Executive functioning refers to the cognitive processes that help us plan, organize, and manage our time and resources in order to achieve our goals.  Executive functioning skills

Many of us today are overwhelmed, and young people are no exception. Even in normal times, the pressures of school, exams, and a full schedule can cause a student to