by Marion May | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, The Open Door posts
Thirty years ago, most families shared just one telephone line and parents could look outside to see who their children were playing with. Of course we love to find activities beyond the screen for our children, but for when they do have screentime, we need to know... 
by Marion May | Jun 2, 2023 | Blog, The Open Door posts
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to instill the love of reading in your child this summer—without visiting a bookstore packed with expensive knickknacks and endless distractions—check out your local library! “I love the look kids get in their eyes when... 
by Marion May | May 1, 2023 | Blog, The Open Door posts
Find the Good in Everybody ~Dolly Parton There’s no denying it. Every person’s self-esteem is influenced by the feedback they receive from others. This is why it is so important to build confidence in a dyslexic child. You can do this through positive feedback and... 
by Nathalie Khouzam | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog, The Open Door posts
If you’re having trouble motivating your child, you’re not alone. Sometimes, we all need a little help to get through those tedious tasks. If you find yourself struggling to motivate your child, here are five simple strategies that you can try: TIP... 
by Heather Desjardins | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog, The Open Door posts
This month’s blog post, Can I claim tutoring fees on my income tax, is an update on our annual tax post. Click here to read it. CRA direct link information. 
by Heather Desjardins | Dec 1, 2022 | Blog, The Open Door posts
How to make your December less stressful Ah the holidays! A time of shopping, to-do lists, decorating, wrapping, baking, visiting, spending, dinners, and a lot of go-go-go! Last night, as I watched “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with my daughter for the... 
by Marion May | Oct 1, 2022 | Blog, The Open Door posts
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability with a neurological origin which often runs in families. Brain imaging has shown, people who have dyslexia process sound-based information (phonological information) in a different part of their brains than... 
by Marion May | Aug 1, 2022 | Blog, News, The Open Door posts
Take your voice to where it’ll be most effective. – Buffy Sainte-Marie Did you hear that? The resounding cheers from Ontario parents of children with dyslexia and reading disabilities—rejoicing because their voices had finally been heard. The Ontario education... 
by Marion May | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog, The Open Door posts
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats As many educators and psychologists know, the optimal way for a child to learn is through individual, one-on-one instruction. In this setting, the educator can observe... by Marion May | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog, Get to know our tutors, The Open Door posts
Do you remember a special teacher who boosted your confidence, gave you a zest for learning, and made you feel like a million bucks? Then you’ve met a gifted and enthusiastic educator just like The Open Door’s Assessment Specialist, Pam Graydon—specialized... by Marion May | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, The Open Door posts
Can I claim tutoring expenses on my CRA income tax return? Good news, the answer is YES! This is because the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) considers “tutoring services of a person with a learning disability as an eligible Medical Expense.” The CRA definition says:... by Marion May | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, Book Reviews, The Open Door posts
Many Christmases ago, when I was living in Newfoundland, far away from my family and friends, my best friend—and budding filmmaker—in Toronto, sent me a photo memory scrapbook she had created for me. Those were the days before Amazon, Instagram, and the iPhone when,...
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