Author Archives: kathylynn
Do Some Students Ever Deserve a Zero?
Do Some Students Ever Deserve a Zero? According to physics teacher, Lynden Dorval, the answer is yes. When students do not turn in assignments, their mark should be a zero. Articles in this weekend’s newspapers say that Dorval did not … Continue reading
Great@Home — Great@Work
Problems at home trump problems at work every time. Family friendly workplaces are supporting the parents in their workplace and discovering that this support has great benefits not only for the employees at home but also at work. My program, … Continue reading
What to consider when choosing a summer camp
Hi, While you are planning summer activities, take a good look at sending your kids to camp. Once you begin to do your research you are bound to find just the right camp for you and your child. You will … Continue reading
Guidelines for offering kids choices
Hi, The beauty of parenting workshops is that the practical, useful and down-to-earth information stays with parents. I have often heard from parents months and years after a workshop. They will let me know how the workshop shaped their parenting … Continue reading
Why You Need to Learn About Meningitis
Hello, Today, Tuesday April 24 is World Meningitis Day. I am putting out this special edition of the newsletter because it is important that you know about this disease. Please take the time to read this article I have for … Continue reading
You Can’t Make Me! How to Handle Power Struggles
Hi, Power struggles with kids are exhausting and discouraging. We hate them and want to avoid them. And we can. When we learn how to handle them and when we have a clear and respectful discipline plan in place, your … Continue reading
CAPS Vancouver 15 years old — There will be cake!
CAPS Vancouver celebrates 15 years of “Being better together” to advance the profession of public speaking as part of April’s National Volunteer Month On April 14, 8:30-12:30, Granville Island Hotel, CAPS Vancouver will come full circle to their roots, with … Continue reading
How You Can Make Moving a Spring Breeze
Spring is a time for renewal. It seems to bring with it energy and excitement. We breathe the fresh, clean air. We revel in the lovely weather, the flowers blooming in our gardens and the sounds of birds in the … Continue reading
What is the difference between Katniss Everdeen & Marc Lepine?
We are devastated when we read a story about kids killing kids. Young disaffected youth opening fire on a classroom full of students, killing and injuring what could be their peers. Today, our kids are reading and watching Hunger Games … Continue reading
Kids in the Kitchen can make your life easier
In our last edition we were silly. Now, let’s get practical and deal with an issue that comes up every single day. It’s meal preparation. How can you make it easier on yourself? When do you start teaching the kids … Continue reading
