Our counsellor newsletter from Linda Campbell, School Counsellor, School District 57 lcampbell@sd57.bc.ca A parent’s guide to supporting your child through a divorce As a parent, it’s normal to feel uncertain about how to give your children the right support through your divorce or separation. It may be …
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As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. When families are involved in their children’s learning, children have better feelings about going to school and do better. There are many ways that parents can support their children’s learning at home and throughout the school year. Here …
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I remember hurting for my children when they had troubles with friends. Perhaps there are some ideas here to help! Linda Campbell School Counsellor, School District 57 lcampbell@sd57.bc.ca How to help your child make friends Your child is in grade school and out to explore the world. But she …
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October 2012 Homework Habits “Have you done your homework?” Here’s some tips to help parents and students. Also are some great community activities, healthy and free! Linda Campbell School Counsellor, School District 57 lcampbell@sd57.bc.ca Homework Habits that Work for Students in Elementary School. These are important study and homework habits …
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September 2012 Online Computer and Smart Phone Safety When counselling in our elementary and secondary schools, I met with many students who, with increased access to cell phones and internet, have had to deal with some very challenging situations – harassment, mean words, ongoing bullying, sexting and predators. At times, …
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August 2012 Tips to Ease Back to School Anxiety Here are some great sites for parents, teens and “kids” for all to read or listen to, to help with the exciting but sometimes challenging back to school days. http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/back_school.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/back_to_school.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/homework/back/back_to_school.html Linda Campbell School Counsellor, School District 57 What parents can do to …
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