by Marion May | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog, Book Reviews, The Open Door posts
What better way to relax and enjoy the holidays than to curl up with your kiddos and read a good book. Holiday reading with kids is also a delightful way for parents and kids to explore books with advanced content together, particularly if your child is struggling to... 
by Marion May | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog, The Open Door posts
Parenting is no easy task. Occasionally, children may throw temper tantrums—much to their parents’ dismay. When a child’s behaviour regularly disrupts their classroom, unhinges their family’s harmony and constantly interrupts their ability to learn, the help of a... 
by Marion May | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog, The Open Door posts
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Let’s talk about some dyslexia terms. A diagnosis of dyslexia in your child may be difficult to accept, says renowned Dyslexia expert, Dr. Gavin Reid. However, from his own personal experience, he knows it can also bring a... 
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...
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