whispers by c

    I believe it's the wish of every parents that their children are successful in school. Most children I have ever taught are equally eager to do well.  For some however, this is not the reality. Some children will naturally do well despite the odds, while others in turn will not do so well even with  the best efforts of the school and their teachers. There will be several reasons for this. However , whatever the cause there is usually a solution that can get your child learning and achieving well in school. Below are a few tips based on years of experience in the classroom. Reasons why children make poor progress in school. Why do children struggle in school? Here are some of the reasons why children do poorly in school. 1. Lack of motivation 2. Poor behaviour 3. Lack of understanding 4. Special educational needs 5. Poor behaviour management As a parent, if you are frustrated that your child is not making the expected progress in school, there  are many solutions and resources t

How to create a better work - life balance! Become your own super cheerleader! Are you feeling like you spend all your time at work, come home to eat, shower and sleep  then go back to work? That's probably because that's exactly what you have been doing. Well ok, so you probably had several months off unless you are an essential worker , in  which case you are probably super worn out and we are so sorry about that. But if you are feeling like work has taken over your life then it's probably a good time to do  something about it. It's important to have time even at work for self care! Getting in some rest or break  periods is essential if you are to maintain focus and be able to perform at your best.  If you work in a fast paced and stressful environment daily, this will eventually take toll on  you and you may become tired, frustrated or burnout. Creating a good work life balance is essential to help prevent stress and burnout. Studies show that work related stress is

  The ongoing pandemic situation has thrust the world in a state of crippling and challenging uncertainty. Many schools remain closed while others have opened, some more tentatively than others.  A variety of learning modes including home learning are on offer. While I think this post may be several months late 😉,  I'd be willing to bet there are parents out there who will be looking for tips   and ideas to help make the best of  home schooling. For parents , suddenly finding they are in charge of their children's education, this can be a difficult  situation to handle. We all want the very best outcomes for our children while also ensuring that they are safe. One way to best help children learning from home, is to establish and create as good a learning environment (or better) as what they are offered in school.  There can be some flexibility with this, but ideally try set them up where they can do things such as; complete writing tasks or work on a computer, on a solid and p

  Are we truly making use of the opportunities we are given? It's so easy to complain about situations and circumstances that we find ourselves in but if we honestly assess these situations, we may find that there are things we could have done to chart a totally different course.  Let's face it. We are often our own biggest enemy. Often we miss out on our big chance to shine because we are either not fierce enough to open the doors to opportunities when they knock ,we spend too much time second guessing our talents and competencies , are too caught up with looking for something else or too busy looking at someone else. Various news sources suggest that some of the most successful people are not necessarily those who had a great start in life but rather those who had tenacity and enough fierceness to grab an opportunity and, despite many odds, have made the most of it and have gone on to be a success.  Everyone has got potential .  True , we don't have the same opportunitie

photo: nik - unsplash Everyone has those days. No matter how organised and dynamic an individual you are , there will come a time when you   absolutely fall out of your routine. For some people that’s a small mis-step or just a way to recharge and go full on again. If you are one of those people, good on you! For others not so blessed with will power it may take a longer time, a great deal of effort and may even become habitual. There are many reasons why people lack motivation and different variables will apply depending on factors such as age or situation such as work or school. Studies have suggested the following as some reasons for lack in motivation in the workplace.   1. Poor Leadership 2. Lacking the right skill set 3. Limited scope for professional development 4. Harassment/ bullying 5. feeling unappreciated 6. Lack of accountability 7. Feeling undervalued   Read more about these here …     While I have had my fair share of duvet days , I am a