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VIRTUAL EVENT Wednesday, May 25, 2022 7-8pm EST Presented by: Christine MacDonald, CPA, CA Learn about age-appropriate “teachable moments” for kids of all ages – from as young as 5 to young adults. Ensure your child’s future financial independence with our tips and best practices. Topics to be covered include: Why teaching kids about money is important Goals and challenges of raising money-smart kids Evolution of financial decisions throughout childhood Age-appropriate teaching for young children, pre-teens, teenagers and emerging adults…
Find out moreVIRTUAL EVENT May 31, 2022 6:30 – 7:30pm EST Presented by: Christine MacDonald, CPA, CA This workshop is designed to provide financial concepts in a way that is easy for teens to understand. The group will work through budgeting and purchasing for a party! Budgeting is about making choices between what we need and what we want. Staying on or under a budget reaps positive rewards. You are in charge of your choices, but first you have to be aware…
Find out moreFormat: In-person and virtual (via Zoom) Presented by Dr. Laurie Faith, this workshop is grounded in 17 years of practical classroom experience, 10 years of collaboration with major Ontario school boards, and the newly published peer-reviewed book, Executive Function Skills in the Classroom: Overcoming Barriers, Building Strategies by Laurie Faith, Peg Dawson and Carol-Anne Bush (Guilford Press). Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive skills that enable optimal organization, planning, and attention in school, accounting for over half of all variation in student performance.…
Find out moreEnjoy a delicious breakfast while you are being educated and entertained by one of Canada’s best! Rick Green – award-winning Canadian comedian, writer, director and producer with 700 episodes of radio and TV to his credit, (Plus a degree in Physics!) will join us. He’ll share his story about how finally understanding how his mind works transformed his life and career, eventually inspiring he and his wife Ava to create their ground-breaking documentary ADD & Loving It?!. He is endlessly…
Find out moreFor parents/caregivers of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD seeking tools & strategies of support. Register online here About this event This event is intended for parents/caregivers of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD seeking tools & strategies to support increased learning at school and at home. Keynote Speaker: Ann Douglas Topic: Post-Pandemic Parenting All kids experience stress and anxiety. These emotions are part of being human, after all. But one in eight children experiences such a high level of…
Find out moreFacilitated by Beth Timlin, ADHD coach and former teacher Children with ADHD often feel different, without knowing why, and become frustrated by not being able to do things that seem easy for their peers. Coaching for children with ADHD can help them understand their brain’s strengths and challenges resulting in a greater sense of control over themselves and what they can accomplish. This workshop is PART ONE in a two part series to help caregivers learn what their children may…
Find out moreThis experiential and interactive workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of what it might feel like to have a LD. Participants will gain knowledge about current thinking in the field LDs, and a practical understanding of how they may affect mental health and everyday life at home and at school. Register online here Cost: $15 per person paid by the Wednesday prior to the workshop date. Fees are payable online via Eventbrite. Note: fees may be waived or…
Find out moreIf you’re looking for more information on the Individual Education Plan (IEP), this is the workshop for you. This workshop will provide participants with skills, knowledge, and tools to understand How the IEP process works How to be a more effective IEP team member How to work with the school to implement the IEP How virtual IEP accommodations work ….& more As a parent and advocate, it is important for you to understand these processes to make sure your child…
Find out moreFacilitated by Beth Timlin, ADHD Coach and former teacher Build on the knowledge from Part 1 Children with ADHD often feel different, without knowing why, and become frustrated by not being able to do things that seem easy for their peers. Coaching for children with ADHD can help them understand their brain’s strengths and challenges resulting in a greater sense of control over themselves and what they can accomplish. This workshop is PART TWO in a two part series to…
Find out moreIn this workshop, we will discuss the role of anxiety in our lives, how it is expressed, and the relationship between anxiety and Learning Disabilities (LDs). Strategies for how to understand and support children and youth with anxiety will be discussed. Register online here Cost: $15 per person paid by the Wednesday prior to the workshop date. Fees are payable online via Eventbrite. Note: fees may be waived or reduced based on financial needand at our discretion, please e-mail us…
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