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Why World Teachers’ Day Is the Best Time to Give Back

Why World Teachers’ Day Is the Best Time to Give Back

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

World Teachers’ Day is on October 5th and is a great time to help the classroom and show your appreciation.

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How to do a Simple Kitchen Reset this Fall Season

How to do a Simple Kitchen Reset this Fall Season

By Sarah Grant

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Designer and organization expert, Sarah Grant, gives us advice on how to accomplish a simple kitchen reset this fall.

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Back-to-School Mindfulness: How to Equip Your Child for Success

Back-to-School Mindfulness: How to Equip Your Child for Success

By Michelle Faber

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Michelle Faber, Founder and CEO of Busy Minds Ed. shares 5 mindfulness activities she recommends for families looking to learn together.

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Hooked on Books with Award-Winning Author/Illustrator Peggy Collins

Hooked on Books with Award-Winning Author/Illustrator Peggy Collins

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features author/illustrator, Peggy Collins, covering the topics of courage, autism and neurodivergence.

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8 School-Life Balance Tips in Costco Connection from Teachers on Call’s Joanne Sallay

8 School-Life Balance Tips in Costco Connection from Teachers on Call’s Joanne Sallay

Posted in Community, Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

In the Costco Connection magazine, Joanne Sallay shares school-life balance advice for families for the year ahead!

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How to Celebrate Camp Counsellors with Small Gifts that Shine

How to Celebrate Camp Counsellors with Small Gifts that Shine

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in Community, Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Joanne Sallay from Teachers on Call has some great camp counsellor gift ideas to share with your family!

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Hooked on Books with Lily Chu, Toronto’s very own Sophie Kinsella

Hooked on Books with Lily Chu, Toronto’s very own Sophie Kinsella

By Joanne Sallay

Posted in English Tutoring, Featured, Hooked On Books, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

This Hooked on Books series features author Lily Chu to introduce her book The Comeback, with famous Toronto landmarks, new hotspots, and an introduction to Korean popular music (K-pop).

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How to Help Your Child Prepare for Multiple Choice Exams – 6 Test-Taking Tips from a Principal’s Perspective

How to Help Your Child Prepare for Multiple Choice Exams – 6 Test-Taking Tips from a Principal’s Perspective

By Principal Judy, Intake Coordinator at Teachers on Call

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Principal Judy's latest blog shares 6 tips on how to better prepare students for multiple choice tests and exams.

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How to Thrive in Summer School: 8 Tips from a Principal’s Perspective

How to Thrive in Summer School: 8 Tips from a Principal’s Perspective

By Principal Judy, Intake Coordinator at Teachers on Call

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Tips & Advice

Principal Judy's latest blog shares eight tips on how to set teenagers up for summer school success.

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Going Beyond Labels: 4 Ways to “Talk Differently” about ADHD

Going Beyond Labels: 4 Ways to “Talk Differently” about ADHD

By Laura MacNiven

Posted in Featured, Local, Parent Education Resources, Special Ed. Tutoring, Tips & Advice

In her guest blog, Laura MacNiven from Springboard Clinic shares important information about ADHD, how to embrace neurodiversity, as well as strategies to think and talk differently about ADHD going forward.  

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