by Verina Goobie | Mar 23, 2017 | Blog
Just as our bodies benefit from movement and exercise, so do our brains! Exercise is not only beneficial for our bodies to be fit and our hearts to be healthy, but for our brains to function more efficiently as well. Exercise has significant effects on the brain in...
by Jane Hoogendam | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog
We have a community of unobtrusive and content mourning doves in our backyard. They are generally quiet other than their low coos, very plain looking next to the vibrant male cardinal, and generally very unobtrusive. I’ve never thought about them too much, other than...
by Verina Goobie | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog
Do you celebrate the simple things with your children? A mother’s heart is a tender thing. It is difficult to watch our children struggle or face challenges with learning or with their behaviour. We may see their frustration as they try to complete homework, or make...
by Jane Hoogendam | Sep 30, 2016 | Blog
When a baby takes its first step, everyone holds their breath. I remember our oldest son took his first step on the ferry going to Prince Edward Island. He was so excited to walk, he almost ran on his wobbly feet, back and forth between our arms. When a junior...
by Diane Geerlinks | Sep 22, 2016 | Blog, HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Learners
*This is PART 4 of a 4-part series “HELP AND HOPE for Struggling Students” The IEP student list seems to be growing. Is it true that more and more students are requiring extra help? Educators are expected to provide more specialized programming for their students....
