The Open Door Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here is where you can read articles by our Open Door admin, tutors, and guest writers too. You’ll find tips and tricks, event and book reviews, inspirational stories, and the occasional exciting announcement too!
The Open Door Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here is where you can read articles by our Open Door admin, tutors, and guest writers too. You’ll find tips and tricks, event and book reviews, inspirational stories, and the occasional exciting announcement too!
Is e-learning in social isolation stressing out you and your children?
All at once, everyone’s lives—everywhere—changed completely. Parents and children earned their PhD’s in juggling; zooming, teaching, working and e-learning—all from home in physical isolation—while simultaneously managing meals, laundry and housework. So if you and your kids are feeling mentally exhausted, take heart.
Get to know your tutors: Emily Dale
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned!
Get to know Emily! Not only is she an amazing tutor, but she is also a key member of our admin team who fills the role of admin assistant.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month—Understand the challenges of dyslexia
With October being Dyslexia Awareness Month you may be asking what you can do to be more aware about dyslexia. To start with, aware means: knowing, realizing, and conscious. So, I take it as a quest to understand how dyslexia impacts the day-to-day lives of people who have it.
Get to know our tutors: Chris
Every other month you can find a new “Get to know our tutors” video right here on our blog. We’ve got some great ones so stay tuned!
Back to School: Reading your child’s emotions
As the first day of school approaches, you may notice your child behaving a little differently; acting out, not sleeping well, becoming clingy or being more prone to angry outbursts. In particular, for children with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
Mind the Gap: Ride the learning curve all summer long
Over the summer, you and your children could become skilled bibliopsychologists by exploring what kinds of books your children like to read and reading books together.
The Open Door is pleased to share its founder/owner is a proud recipient of a 2019 Forty Under 40 Award.
You can scroll to the bottom of the article below to see the digital version of the special Forty Under 40 OBJ issue. https://obj.ca/article/prospectus-examining-enduring-popularity-ottawas-forty-under-40
Book Review: Bounce Back How to Be a Resilient Kid
Book review by Marion May Bounce Back How to Be a Resilient Kid By author, Wendy L. Moss, PhD Audience: 8-12 year olds Published by the American Psychology Association (Magination Press) www.apa.org/pubs/magination ISBN: 9781433819216 143381921X R is for...
Tutoring and Taxes: What you need to know when you file your 2018 tax return
As you assemble your documents and receipts for filing your 2018 tax return, here are answers to two common questions posed to the Open Door:
1. Can I claim tutoring fees as an expense on my income tax?
2. Does a learning disability, like dyslexia, qualify for the disability tax credit?
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