School's Out Forever

As a child, I remember belting out the lyrics from Alice Cooper’s School’s Out Forever – “no more pencils, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks” – on the last day of each school year. I haven’t heard those words for a long time,…

How to choose the right school to fit your child's needs (or how to make the best of what you've got)

. Sara Dimerman in conversation with Janyce Lastman. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why  parents sometimes feel that their children’s needs are not being met at school The difference between public versus private schools What parents can do when they…

Schools Role in Restoring Calm

A grade seven student arrives home looking sad. Her mother asks what’s wrong, but is told “nothing’s the matter”. Later, the child refuses supper, saying that she has a stomach ache. After her daughter has gone to bed, the mom receives a phone call from…