Social anxiety is a common mental health issue where people feel scared of social situations and worry about being judged by others.

Explore some facts about Childhood Dyslexia.

Strategies for effective group work in high school or post-secondary education.

Essay writing is a vital skill learned in high school, yet it often presents a significant challenge for students. An effective essay provides a clear thesis statement and logical structure while engaging the reader. Yet, for many students, essay writing is a highly challenging and painstaking activity, and it can be confusing how one gets from an idea to a polished essay. One strategy that helps many is the use of Mind Mapping, which is explored in this post.

In this post, I will explore various ways to use one of the most popular sports in Canada, hockey, as an example to make math contextual, meaningful, and relatable to a student’s interests.

Practical tips for starting and finishing your assignments.

Procrastination’s diet is primarily last-minute assignments. It likes the ones that were put together the night before. It wants the day before the exam all-out study times. It has a particular taste for anxious writing and short-cuts in work.

Studying for tests is rarely taught as a distinct skill set, yet students often use various strategies to prepare, such as reading textbook chapters and highlighting important parts or writing out class notes. A common concern is that despite spending hours on the material, their knowledge seems to slip away once they stop studying, or they struggle to retrieve it during the test. One effective strategy is creating fun mini-tests at home throughout the year. In this post, I will explore the benefits of using mini-tests for learning and provide important tips for creating your own.

Effective note-taking is essential for successful learning. This infographic delves into various popular note-taking methods and offers tips to enhance their effectiveness.

A Specific Learning Disorder with impairment in Reading, referred to simply as a Reading Disorder in this post, is neurodevelopmental disorder that signifies persistent difficulties in key areas of reading. However, it is important to know that with the right understanding and support, people with reading disorders can achieve success and lead fulfilling lives.

In this post, I will explore the fundamentals of Reading Learning Disorder, including its symptoms, diagnosis and tips for support.

Many children need additional support in reading during the first few years of elementary school. Yet, the abundance of available resources for parents to look through can make searching feel overwhelming and exhausting. Below I’ve provided some guidance on initial steps to finding the correct reading program for your child within your community.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent concern among parents seeking assessments for their children. Despite the abundance of information available, many parents and teachers find it challenging to understand what ADHD truly entails. In this post, I will explore the fundamentals of ADHD.

Exploring some of the differences between high school and higher education, and provide tips on how to navigate these changes successfully.

Children have many fears. Common fears include heights, separation from their parents, the dark, and bugs or spiders.

Yet, there is another type of fear that often goes unnoticed but can significantly impact a child's learning: the fear of failure.

This fear lurks beneath the surface, is hard to see, and difficult for anyone to describe.

One of the most frequent questions I get from clients when they schedule an assessment is,

"What do I tell my child?" It's only natural to have concerns about approaching the subject with them, especially since it is complicated to explain. Below are some strategies to help you navigate this important conversation.

If your child is on a waitlist for a psychoeducational assessment either through a private practice or at the school board, you are not alone. Waitlists in most areas are long and you may be feeling anxious on what you can do right now to help your child. Psychoeducational assessments are often essential in understanding your child's strengths and challenges with learning, but can come with long wait times. In this post, I will explore some practical steps to take while waiting.

I often see parents worried about how to explain the results of an psychoeducational assessment to their children. It can be difficult because we do not want our children to feel self-conscious, insecure or defeated. We equally do not want them to feel confused or misinterpret what the results mean. However, understanding their strengths and weaknesses may be crucial to validating your child’s frustrations with learning and understand what supports and strategies can help them.