Can I? Would you? If it wouldn’t be too much trouble…Why our kids need to learn to ask for things indirectly
If a toddler screams “Give!” or “Give me!”, most adults won’t blink an eye. But if a four-year-old does it, we wince and wait for…
Real world things your child should know before starting school I: position words (prepositions), places, home address, and directions
Recently, we’ve seen a worrying increase in the number of preschoolers – with and without language issues – who don’t know where they live or how…
Help! My bilingual child just started preschool but won’t speak! (FAQs on the “Silent Period”)
First, don’t panic. Your child is probably going through the – perfectly normal – ‘silent period’ many kids go through when learning a second language….
Starting high school? 6 practical, evidence-based principles to help students succeed at STEM subjects
My undergraduate degree is in science, so I’m keen on: supporting clients to study and succeed in STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics; and…
Homework: 14 practical ways to help kids help themselves (without the wailing or gnashing of teeth)
Many parents of primary school-aged kids – me included – are in two minds about homework. It can go either way: At its best, homework…