Summer School and College Admission
There is a widely held belief that attending a summer school or two is beneficial to the college admission process and this can be true. Many CDNIS students undertake these each summer and most will [...]
Don’t Put This Off!
“I cannot believe you have procrastinated again. What will ever become of you?” “How many times have I told you to get your homework done? Why can’t you be more like your brother?” “You keep [...]
Helping Your Teens Build a Positive Relationship with Screens
The use of screens among teens is a common concern plaguing many parents, especially during the last two years during the pandemic. With lockdowns, quarantines, remote learning, and general safety, the amount of time spent [...]
I’m in Grade 11 and the College Application Process is Overwhelming…Help!
For many Grade 11 students, the conversation about universities can be daunting. Despite all of the presentations, meetings with counselors, college visits, and online resources that are shared with students, deciding when and where [...]
Avoiding Toxic Positivity
As a counsellor who uses positive psychology at the centre of my work with young people, it might be a surprise to some that I am choosing to write about toxic positivity. This is one [...]
Coping with Zoom Fatigue
After the initial novelty of being on Zoom is wearing off, do you find your children getting increasingly distracted and reluctant to sit for their classes? Maybe they refuse to log in, or have more [...]