Family Literacy Day is coming up on January 27th, and it’s a great day to start some new family traditions around reading. Here are some ideas to get your started.
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The following story is a first-person account from an Eaton Arrowsmith parent. It shows the impact the school can have on children with learning disabilities from the perspective of a family that has experienced the life-changing program firsthand. Noah and Callum are 8-year-old twin boys. Callum is on the Autism spectrum and has challenges with…
Father’s Day always heightens our awareness and appreciation of dads, and the important role they play in family life. It’s easy to forget that areas many consider to be a mother’s domain are often also very important to fathers. Education is one such area where dads play a critical role in the decision-making process. Like…
Does your child have trouble focussing, processing information, reading, or understanding their school work? Do you have a funny feeling that something’s not quite right? Parents are often the first to notice that something’s off kilter. If you are aware of the common signs of a learning disability, you’ll be able to recognize potential problems early…
Wondering how your child could improve their ability to learn at school, around the house and in life? Perhaps they need a brain boost. But how? Eaton Arrowsmith may have the answer with their Cognitive Enhancement After School Program. Whether your child struggles at school or is a strong student, they can certainly benefit from…
Don’t let all that hard brain work and learning during the school year disappear over the summer months. Summer can be a time of schedules gone haywire and over-the-top excitement levels. On the upside, it’s the perfect time to keep the brain agile by trying new things, eating and sleeping well and practicing mindfulness. Brain strengthening tips and…
Looking for a creative or active summer camp? One that keeps the kids brains or bodies engaged? Well our VM Picks: Top Vancouver Summer Camps list features some of our favourite camps for kids. We connected with Sandra Heusel, admissions and marketing director of Eaton Arrowsmith about their Summer Cognitive Intensive Program that strengthens kids brains to unlock their learning potential.
Don’t leave Spring Break to the iPad. Inject some engaging and fun learning into your kids break at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Think rockets, black holes, sun dials, volcanoes and even Pi(e)! All break, they are celebrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) in space with hands-on family activities and special programming each day between 12 pm…
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