By: David Schipper at 2Torial Educational Centre

How do people learn? Does everyone learn in the exact same way? Do some people have learning difficulties that prevent them from having as much success in life as others? Two or three decades ago, it would have been unheard of to have this conversation, yet today there are many students who struggle in and outside the classroom.

Dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder are two common barriers to successful learning but there are many others. Learning [...]

How to make cookie parfaits with kids

When my daughter was born 2.5 years ago and the initial weeklong challenge of mastering the art of breastfeeding was accomplished (goodbye colostrum), my Bébé au Lait nursing cover became my new best friend.

Brown with colourful flowers, I dragged that thing everywhere with me. To play dates, family gatherings, the doctors’ office. And sure, it did its job, but once little hands were able to tear it away, my nursing bra was on display.

My boring, beige nursing bra.

So now that [...]

5. The Application
Compiling all the information gathered over the research process, parents should be able to come up with a final choice of two to three schools in which their child will flourish. Families are encouraged to apply to more than one school to keep their options open, because, although you may have preferences, chances are there are a number of schools that could be an appropriate fit.

Each school looks for different qualities in their students, but here’s what an [...]