5 Ways To Help Your Child Prepare For Their First Day Of Camp
The first day of camp can be daunting for any child (and parent!). Like most kids, your child might be feeling hesitant to go somewhere new and meet people they have never met before. The good news is, we have a few tricks up our sleeve to help you minimize the stress and help your […]
5 Tips To Transform Your Family Holiday Into A Learning Opportunity
Written by: Martine Brouillet Your highly-anticipated family holiday is just around the corner and you’ve already made your list of things to do. But you may have overlooked one of the big opportunities your family holiday can provide: a fun and exciting learning opportunity for you and your child! Family vacations are one of the […]
Why French Exposure Is Crucial During Your Child’s 9-Week Summer Break
In as little as 2 months, the last school bell of the year will ring and students will flood out of the doors excited to kick off their summer break. And like most parents, you might have already started planning how to help your child make the most of the summer. But this planning phase […]
Learning a Second Language: Is it worth it for your child?
It’s no secret that learning a new language requires a strong commitment, focus and determination. You may have also heard about the benefits learning a new language can provide. Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a new language really worth it?” Yet you can’t help but wonder: “Is learning a second language really […]
The Science Of Why Your Child Should Have Experiences Without You
One of the greatest joys of parenthood is getting to be a part of the joy and exhilaration of sharing new experiences with your children. But what if sharing in all of our child’s experiences were impeding their growth? What if not allowing our children to be free to have their own experiences means their […]
Dealing With Bullying: 6 Ways To Help Bullied Kids & Teens
Everyday, kids and teens across the country wake up scared to go to school. 1 in 3 Canadian teens have reported being bullied, and 47% of parents report having children who are being bullied. We take bullying very seriously at our French Camps. Bullying is intentional tormenting in verbal, physical or psychological ways. It can […]
5 Ways To Boost Kids’ Confidence In Language-Learning
Have you ever tried to learn something totally new? Maybe you attempted an entirely new project at work? Or even a new recipe for a group of guests? If you can think back to a time where you felt stretched outside your comfort zone, then you can appreciate how a dose of positive self-esteem helps […]
Homework: Keep it, Trash it, or Reinvent it
Ah yes, homework: the never-ending source of tension and discussion between parents and children. If you’ve heard bits and pieces of the new homework debate, then you’ll definitely want to read today’s post for highlights of the new discussions and homework trends in classrooms around the GTA. Now more than ever, there is a new […]
5 Tips To Get Your Child To Tell You About Their Day
Does it ever feel like you’re talking to a wall when you ask your kids about their day? If you’re like most parents, when you ask your child about his or her day at school or camp, you’re met with a plain old, “it was fine.” So how do you get the details you want […]
