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We Need To Do Better: A Mom's Thoughts On The School System and The Kids In It
We Need To Do Better: A Mom’s Thoughts On The School System and The Kids In It

We Need To Do Better: A Mom’s Thoughts On The School System and The Kids In It

This is a long and personal video, but I hope you’ll watch and let me know your thoughts. Parents, educators, and people who work with children, especially. Join in the conversation on my Facebook page. Watch Part 2: We Need To Do Better: On “Bad Kids” And “Fixing” The System Photo by kazuend on Unsplash

MondaysParenting

November 26, 2018

Do You Care About EQAO Testing?

Do You Care About EQAO Testing?

I’m having some big feelings about the EQAO testing that’s happening in schools right now and I wanted to reach out and share my thoughts. I really would love some input from professionals here, teachers, childcare workers. What do you think about EQAO testing… and testing in general? Join in the conversation on Facebook.

Thoughts

June 3, 2017

It Just Takes One Person To Change The Trajectory Of A Child’s Life

It Just Takes One Person To Change The Trajectory Of A Child’s Life

I recently did a vlog about how my boys don’t fit into the school system and it resonated with a lot of people. Over the last few years, we’ve had an incredible person in our lives who has helped my son in ways that have completely changed his life. That person, is the principal at

Parenting

May 26, 2017

To All The Parents Who Have Kids Struggling In School

To All The Parents Who Have Kids Struggling In School

If you have a child who is struggling within the school system, this rant is for you. I want you to know you’re not alone. I can’t tell you how many parents I’ve shared this conversation with, yet it’s so easy to think we’re the only ones struggling.  The system doesn’t work for everyone. It’s

Parenting

May 22, 2017

Helping Kids Who Don’t Fit Into The School System

Helping Kids Who Don’t Fit Into The School System

This is Part 3 of a 4-part interview series with Dr. Stuart Shanker. Click here to watch the entire series. You may have noticed on your child’s report card, a self regulation area. It’s a big part of success criteria for kids. In fact I just had a parent teacher interview and I boldly told my one

Parenting

November 16, 2016

My Rant On Kids Struggling in School

My Rant On Kids Struggling in School

Every Monday I go for a run.  After I run, I hit record on my iPhone. This week I hit record after I had an epiphany about my son’s school struggles.  Look how cute they are!! In the words of a retired special education teacher: “Michelle, don’t stress. It will all work out. It always

Mondays

September 20, 2016